February 7, 2008
Posted: 06:13 AM ET
Clinton said Wednesday she loaned her campaign $5 million in January.
Clinton said Wednesday she loaned her campaign $5 million in January.

NEW YORK (CNN) — Democrat Hillary Clinton loaned her presidential campaign $5 million in January, the New York senator said Wednesday.

"I loaned the campaign $5 million dollars from my money," she said at a press conference at her Arlington, Virginia headquarters. "I loaned it because I believe in this campaign and I think the results last night proved the wisdom of my investment."

Earlier Wednesday, Clinton spokesman Howard Wolfson confirmed reports Clinton had lent her campaign money in January, and said "The loan illustrates Sen. Clinton's commitment to this effort and to ensuring that our campaign has the resources it needs to compete and win across this nation."

The news comes days after Barack Obama's campaign announced it had raised $32 million in January alone. Clinton campaign Chairman Terry McAuliffe later said the Clinton campaign raised less than half that in the same period — about $13.5 million. The $5 million Clinton loaned to herself was in addition to the $13.5 million she raised.

In his statement Wednesday, Wolfson also said Clinton's Super Tuesday victories have brought in a fresh wave of campaign cash.

"We have had one of our best fundraising efforts ever on the Web today and our Super Tuesday victories will only help in bringing more support for her candidacy."

According to Clinton's latest Federal Election Commission report, had roughly $18.5 million cash on hand that could be spent during the primary season heading into January’s initial contests.

News of Clinton's loan came the same day the campaign sent out a fundraising e-mail to supporters with the goal of raising $3 million in three days.

"We had a great day yesterday," the e-mail said. "Now we must keep that momentum going. You have sustained me throughout this journey, and I am calling on you again to give our campaign the resources we need to win critical upcoming races."

UPDATE: CNN's Candy Crowley confirms some senior Clinton campaign staff members have agreed to go without pay for a month.

Related: Watch Clinton tout Tuesday's outcome

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– CNN's Alexander Mooney and Adam P. Levy

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Randy   February 7th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Andy:
Experience is not all its chalked up to be if you just take a look at Bush and all his cronies with '100 million' years of EXPERIENCE – they have completey distroyed this country! If only they had taken into consideration the WISDOM of Barak Obama! We would be a lot better-off today. A wise man like Obama not only knows how to seek knowledge but how to use it to the country's benefit. This is where is most qualified to be president. Not to mention his ability to unite individuals of varying mindsets around a certain cause. This is the skill that Hillary lacks and that would work to her defeat in the White House. She would be as polarizing as George Bush. Our country simply cannot afford another 4 years of deadlock. It's CRITICAL now!!

andy   February 7th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Upper income earners support Obama, lower income earners support Clinton. It should be to no ones suprise that Obama is raising more money. Obama is the flavor of the moment for the rich folks, they really don't care about his lack of experience or knowledge of the complex issues facing the next president. Lower income people don't have the time to waste on a empty suit with fancy talk, they need help right now and they know Clinton is by far the most knowlegable and experieced candidate who will not need someone to hold her hand to make the tough decisions to move america forward

Randy G   February 7th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

I have complete faith after visiting Hillary's site and donating that we'll be able to support Hillary for as long as it takes to Win the Nomination and White House. Only Hillary can do that. Why is Obama wanting to back out of pre Ohio Debate (according to the AP)? I guess now that his "Dog and Pony show is gone" He's afraid his inexperience will cause him to make too many rookie mistates. He takes a good game but doesn't say much! God Bless America!

Arnold - PA   February 7th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

The Clinton machinery is a spent political force. In spite of Bill's advocacy for her wife and Hillary's clout, they see their campaign slowly dissolving before their eyes. America is tired of politics as usual – the kind of politcs that the Clintons represent. Right or not, the people are seeing Obama as a "new kind" of politician. Plain and simple Hillary represents the past. Obama is the future.

Jeff   February 7th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

She probably charged the campaign a 50% interest rate on the $5 mm loan, so at the end of the day, I would call it a good investment too.

Carl   February 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Well she has only raised 110 million for her cause, which is ridiculous in itself… so why not give another 5 million?

Jose Card - Independent   February 7th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

If Hillary were to be elected, Bill can be the cash registrar at the White House as gifts to the spouse do not have to be reported, and Hillary can pay back with her presidential power.

The Clintons know their 5 million dollars would have been the best investment of their life, if we were dumber.

Confused in Midwest   February 7th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

To AJ: You can look at the financial donations for any politician and you will be impressed to see that Obama gets his donations from people, like you and me. $200 each for the millions of supporters is a lot and all the celebrities do donate a good chunk of money. Do not go around attacking someones character because they do a good job at something that your candidate failed at. This is another reason Hillary should not be the candidate, she cannot raise money for her campaign! Using your own money and not paying your own workers shows that people do not support her.
Stop being ignorant, it's ugly.
OBAMA '08.

Angie in Chicago   February 7th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Obama has raised millions from loyal supporters, my congrats to him and his campaign. I will be donating to Hillary because I am a loyal supporter of hers.

Lets not be naive to think there is no candidate that hasnt been influenced by big corps. Im from Chicago and I know full well that both Barack and Clinton have big biz interests.

Independent from Virginia   February 7th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Bill can raise 7 million in one Deal with any crook from kazakhistan. He can remove 7 millions from his charity.

Take that all you Obama lovers

John, N.H   February 7th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Yesterday, a Democratic precinct chair from Colorado reported about being curious as to why Obama did so well in the Colorado caucuses (including hers) but only so-so in the nearby New Mexico caucuses. Some investigation showed that the New Mexico caucuses were in reality primaries: people came in, voted, and went home. There was none of the open discussion of the candidates that characterizes the caucus process as we have described here earlier this year. This tends to confirm the theory that Obama does better when there are small groups discussing the candidates where his cadre of enthusiastic supporters can try to convince other voters that he is the best person for the job

Republican   February 7th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

WAIT, Hillary is going to "LEND" her own campaign money? That seams a little shady, I guess that means HIllary will somehow, magically, get her money back?
She'll probably just get repaid by her lobbyists, since the lobbyist can't legally give more money, so HIllary will loan her campaign money, then her lobbyist will repay her. How can ANYONE support Hillary, she's SOOO unethical..

KYLA ATLANTA,GA   February 7th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

She should be blessed that she has 5 million dollars to loan to her campaign. Obama wasn't born with a silver spoon like her so why does it matter if she loaned herslef money and Obama raised his? I dont feel any pity for her. I hope shes not trying to play the "underdog" role and compare herself to McCain who ran out of money. Romney used his own money for his campaign but hes not complaining. Obama just has more loyal supporters/endorsers who actually belive in him. Maybe your supporters aren't so loyal after all Hillary. This is rediculous….I could care less where you got ur money as long as you didn't stick up a church of something. Just keep campaigning and show America what you've got to offer us.

Erik in NC   February 7th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

"UPDATE: CNN's Candy Crowley confirms some senior Clinton campaign staff members have agreed to go without pay for a month."

The shake-up is coming….

Cindy   February 7th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Is it legal for OPRAH WINFREY to make contributions to Obama using names/addresses obtained at campaign rallies or her audiences?

MARIE   February 7th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

have been in prayer most all day. I have tried to shake this warning in my spirit, but without success. Then I got an email from a minister friend of mine whose father used to be the pastor of William Branham's Church. She reminded me that Branham had prophesied that it would be during the time of a Woman President that the judgment would fall on America. (Check His website) Many have stated that if it didn't, God would have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah. I am not speaking of the fact that it is a woman it and of itself. I am talking about the morals.

After what they called "Super Tuesday," Hillary Rodham Clinton is even closer to the White House as ever before as is Obama. I do not normally get involved in politics. However, in these last days, we must be sure that we are doing what God wants us to do in this election. I am not here to prophesy for you to vote for one or another. No, not at all. God gave you a free will choice. (Deut 30:19) But you have to make sure that your free will choice is the choice that God wants you to make.
If you will remember, there are many times in the Word of God, that prayer changed God's mind. Prayer changes things. We must pray for God's will and not who we would like to see win the election. Some want a black president so badly, that they don't care about his politics whether right or wrong, whether Islamic or Christian. Some want a woman so badly, they will accept her morals and politics for the same reasons. We have all heard the stories. We have witnessed her stand by her man after he has shown a lifestyle of adultery. Is that a good trait? or bad? The biggest issue is when will we stop voting with our pocket books instead of our honor. I have seen too many vote one way, when they knew he was evil, because he was good for their pocketbooks. We have power and authority in the name of Jesus to change things for the good. We must use it. There is an old saying that fits this situation. "All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." (Sir Edmund Burke.) This is what is wrong with America now. Christians have sat on their backsides instead of using the authority which has been given to them in the name of Jesus to do some good in this world. We have the opportunity here to see the greatest revival ever imagined right now as this world heads for its end. We just have to use what belongs to us already! It is the promises in His Word and authority in the Name of Jesus.

Xavier, Washington, DC   February 7th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Perhaps if she were a little more "inspiring" she would get more donations and not have to self-fund.

Tim   February 7th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

yes… exactly what ARE the terms of this investment… er, I mean loan.. ???

Farrell, Houston, Tx   February 7th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

AJ, no matter how angry you get your accusations are unfounded. Because you haven't been reading or watching Obama's campaigning it's not expected of you to have the facts. So unpack your suitcase because you're carrying around a lot of baggage.

ed   February 7th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Look, we really need to find out how Hillary has a net worth of 40 million when she claims to have spent the last 35 yrs as a public servant. I mean, the question really is an obvious elephant in the room that should be answered now before the republicans put her wealth under their microscope and find skeletons they could use against her in the general election. I'm serious, please CNN or some reporter, please investigate and tell us how she has so much money. It's clear people would be interested so that should help your ratings. Thanks.

Suzanna Doiron   February 7th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

I think you are all going to get a big surprise when you see how many people are going to donate to Hillary this week .I am so sick of the Obama show.Remember (A NEW BROOM SWEEPS CLEAN ) .But if he gets the nomination the OBAMA SLANTED MEDIA and the republicans will spend all there time digging up anything they possibly can to hurt him. The truth is Hillary has been there done that .Theres not much more to hear. I promise you he will have things that will hurt him.We all do.I am a Democrat and as such will vote for our the one that wins our nomination but I know in my heart it,s time to put our country in the hands of a WOMAN after all they are the ones that really run the family,s and have been doing a good job of it .I know this is going to fire some people up but the fact is ,sometimes the truth hurts.Women know how to put families together when they are fractured and I believe she can put this wonderful country back together after a tough election.
THERE ARE THOSE OF US OUT HERE WHO BELIEVE IN LOYALTY TO HILLARY FOR HER MANY YEARS OF HARD WORK.AND LOVE BILL FOR HIS .
A TRUE DEMOCRAT, SUZ

J McCain   February 7th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

AJ

You're wrong my friend. Obama is a stand up guy and I look forward to running against him in November.

MC- Atlanta,GA   February 7th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Its so funny to see right wing nuts try to tear down the Clinton's. Because all they ever use are pathetic attacks, like the Clinton's took Furniture- OF COURSE THEY DID, ALL PRESIDENTS, INCLUDING YOUR BELOVED RONALD REAGAN DID! God …get a hobby…

Jay   February 7th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

to tommk – She is spending her money because she KNOWS she is the better person to run this country. She doesn't have Oprah and the OLD Kennedy Family who from what I think IS everything Obama is against.

2nd – OBAMA WAS NOT IN THE SENATE TO VOTE FOR THE WAR. Who cares he says he was against it. He was NOT there to show us how he would have voted. I'm so tired oh him and people like you who use this defense. Since he has been in the Senate, he has voted to FUND THE WAR right?

3rd, She might have voted for the Iran thing but where was Obama, that's right, NOT THERE TO VOTE. He had some sorry reason like all his other miss vote, present votes or no shows.

4th – What has Obama done to show he can fix the economy? NOTHING? He has been in the Senate long enough. He was only there on year before he left to run for President.

5th…WHAT CHANGE IS OBAMA GOING TO BRING? What has he done. TELL ME??? Tell me what he is going to Change. We know he would be the first Black President, We know he would be a Democrat, We know he will not be Bush??? So what CHANGE will he do????

Nancy from MA   February 7th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Nice to see the illiterate Obama supporters have posted their comments.

She has full right to contribute to her campaign, as I will also be doing today.

Hillary: You have shown us you can win the REAL states that count and I know that you will be the next President of the United States of America.

Melinda   February 7th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Why is the same post on the Political Ticker twice? Bias, anyone?

MC- Atlanta,GA   February 7th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Go Hillary Go!

Nelson, Colorado Springs Co   February 7th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

nothing wrong, can Mrs Clinton claim the 5 million on taxes as a deduction

Joey   February 7th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Hillary Clinton also raised over 3 million in less than 24 hours and expects to raise 6 million in the next 3 days, funny how there is no headline on that huh?
As I said before, CNN has become the lapdog of the rabid Obama Circus…
I think that the reason why pre-election polls are always wrong is because the media ALWAYS downplays Hillary's strength and resiliency and chooses to praise Obama's Circus as the second coming of Christ. But as continue to see, Hillary holds her own and her supporters aren't going to let blind, rabid Obamaland take the nomination as easily as they think… She has fended off this "tsunami" thus far hasn't she, where is the story on that?

The media and his supporters underestimate her at their peril. Her supporters (like myself) see right through the kumbaya rallies and rock concerts and hope to elect a PRESIDENT, not award an academy award.

So, CNN, surprise me again and post this comment.

AC   February 7th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Pam uses an appropriate metaphor, "wagon".
It would have not rolled at all if she had not hitched on a guy she knew was going places.

TrueIndependent   February 7th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

IHow can she manage our national budget if she can't manager her own campaign budget? She has again demonstrated poor judgment and decision making. Bad Return on Investment.

Mark Cross Junction VA   February 7th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Lend yourself the money? Hmmmm She must not be confident in herself that she will win or she would just give herself the millions. But I guess the idiot will be supported by idiots that will keep giving her money.

therealist   February 7th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

All that money the Saudi's have been giving Bill, no doubt. And who here still believes the Clinton's are above the special interest groups??

AC   February 7th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Listen closely to Clinton and Obama sound bites:

Obama uses "We", Clinton, "I".
Enough said.

Mike   February 7th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

If America votes for Hillary, could we possibly see Laura Bush take a run for the Whitehouse? If Hillary why not Laura? Let's keep the dynasty going, shall we?

Mabuhay America   February 7th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

I am an asian with a WOMAN president. I firmly believe that having a woman

president will unite ALL diversities in this country. as a mother loved her

children is a way WOMAN PRESIDENT would fight for her countrymen. I have

nothing against any candidate but I find it very disturbing that race and

gender issue are brought up during this very important point of your lives.

race and gender does not make any sense at all. it is on your candidate who

will STAND on the REAL ISSUES that are needed to be resolved. God Bless

America…

Kevin   February 7th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Wouldn't this money be better spent on the needy of America?

Midge from Ohio   February 7th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

So what? It's her money and she can do what she wants with it…..

JAMES DUCKWORTH   February 7th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

THE ONLY CHANGE POSSIBLE IS WHEN WE SET TERM LIMITS TO THE SENATE AND CONGRESS
OR WE WILL GO ON FOREVER WITH THE SAME OLD $ HIT
IF THEY ARE AN INCUMBENT VOTE THEM OUT

denise   February 7th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I would like to see a statement as to who gave so generously to Obama…..His big long accusing finger pointing at Hillary about lobbyists and large corporations will probably get broken.

Andrew Goff   February 7th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I love and support Barack Obama and detest the way politics have been.

Therefore…

If Hilary wins the nomination I will vote for McCain.

Also…

Why was Bill Clinton in Kazakhstan?

Hmm…

Mike   February 7th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

I can't say it's money well spend.. Question: How many more millions of her $$$ does she still have or willing to part with?? If she doesn't get the results she want, is she going to CRY about it???

Charlotte   February 7th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

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I hope all Hillary supporters will donate to her campaign. I have, and will again. I have never donated to a campaign before and I'm 63 yrs old. I support Hillary because she can look you in the eye when she speaks to you. She has town hall meetings where people can ask her questions. She is not a pulpit politician. She is strong and can take the heat that is yet to come. The issues are very similiar, the only real difference is substance. I don't see any in Obama. He needs someone constantly at his elbow to guide him. Oprah to excite the crowd, for his pulpit speeches. Take away the hype and there is no substance, he is not JFK.

joli   February 7th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

wow way to unite dems sounds like a united party… beating each other up when the other is down on cash… lol… btw both Hillary and Obama have big Companies behind them…whether you want to call it Pak money or not…lol

Im am a Ron Paul supporter…we invented the money bomb… The $$$ never really got us that far. Im proud to say I never once laughed at Ron's rival Reps who had cash struggles… ie Huckabee and McCain. Sad to see you guys go all Lord of the Flies on each other… guess the Dems are not as united as I thought. Their support of one candidate is based on their "hatred" of the other…

seriously Ive tried posting this 3 times… to no avail…what the f is up w/ you people…

Ann   February 7th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Hillary'08!

Mark Austin TX   February 7th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

I forget who said it, but I think the best description of the differences between Obama and Clinton is that "Clinton is running as the anti-Bush; Obama as the un-Bush".

Clinton's politics may be the opposite of Bush, but her APPROACH to politics is the same hard-headed my-way-or-the-highway partisan and divisive approach that we have seen during 8 years of Bush. Obama's approach is fundamentally different, more inclusive and much, much less divisive.

After 4 years of Mrs. Clinton in the white house, all of Washington will despise working with her, and secret back-office deals would dominate our politics.

After 4 years of Obama, there would be LESS animosity in Washington, not more. And the public would know MORE about how their government really worked, not less.

Wake up America!

denise   February 7th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

So much for Obama's accusations of Hillary taking donations from lobbyists and big corporations..Looks as though it is Obama who is not only being supported by the $150,000 and up income but it looks as though he is getting some pretty huge chunks from corporations .. Just goes to show you that it is poor people that trust in Hillary.

David, Gilbert   February 7th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

I wonder what interest rate Ms. Clinton is charging herself on her loan. Could it be that Hillary ends up making a profit on loaning her campaign money while her staff goes unpaid?

Sherri   February 7th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

AJ is right . Look no further than Exelon to see that since 2006 Exelon has contributed over $700,000 to Obama's warchest. This Obama is not what he seems. Do some research people. How can anyone support a candidate that so little is known about? He is deceptive.

S Williams   February 7th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Mabuhay America says "Isn't Britney Spears a phenomenon."

Well so is Martin Luther King, so is Ghandi, so is Nelson Mandela.
See my point, it makes no sense to compare Obama to King, Ghandi or Mandela. Just as it makes no sense to compare him to Britney Spears.

Your point was irrelevant – it made no sense at all.

AboutToCryAgain?   February 7th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Why is she whining? I don't see Romney whining, and he's financed his campaign himself. Too bad Hillarys' supporters are poor, uneduated and senile and can't help her out.

Jatts4Clinton   February 7th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Not a big deal for Mrs. Clinton. She performs way better on debates than Oba-Ma. McCain will have a very tough time is she is the candidate, while he can take Oba-Ma pretty easily. Wonder why Oba-Ma camp is not accepting the debates challenge from Clintons camp, are they worried that he might not perform well!

Obama better suited for 2016. I would prefer the next eight years with the Clintons.

Inquiring Mind   February 7th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Maybe Mrs. Hillary should barrow some money from Obama ! haha
"Yes We Can"

lugina   February 7th, 2008 11:59 am ET

TEDDDDD—KERRY..OPRAH…LOL

GO HILLARY 08

Andy Boucher   February 7th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Is this the money that her and Bill had stashed in the Cayman Islands? It continues to upset me that people like Hillary, and Obama, who want to raise taxes, along with John Edwards, benefit from off-shore banks and IRS Loop holes…

Hey, if you dems feel we should pay more taxes, there is a check box on your 1040 that you can select and send in as much as you want… For me, 12 billion in pork, from the Democratic "vote for change" congressional and senatorial elections in 2006 have only proved that they can indeed spend more money. Shame on the republicans for how they got to be, but also, shame on the democrats for proving them right that they would spend more on pork then them.

12 billion dollars would buy a whole lot of health insurance for those that need it…

open your eyes - FL   February 7th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Trying again….

Seriously now… do you have no better way to try and raise money than to have a pity party and pitch yourself as the underdog? Give me a break. Her supporters will eat it up too. Oh, Hillary! I'm so sorry! Here, take $50! Come on, girls!

Her staff is going a month without pay? How horrifying! We better donate now!

Everything this woman says or does has some kind of alternate subtext. If you were in a car with her and driving, she would try and get you to turn left by arguing that going right is a horrible idea.

As soon as her campaign raises $5 million, her $5 million carrot will be removed and her staff will be given back pay (if they actually didn't get paid to begin with).

Just who we need as president… another conniving politician. It blows me away how so many seem to think she is the epitome of moral greatness and would best represent this country on the world stage. Are you kidding? Are you really that ignorant/uninformed about all the lying, conniving and back-door dealing this woman does and has done? Unreal. You think Barack will perpetuate Bush yet Hillary/Bill are great friends of the Bushes and in bed with the Saudis just the same? Get a clue people. Even if she beats Barack, she'll never make it past McCain… they've been prepping to destroy her for the last 8+ years. They'll expose her completely.

georgia   February 7th, 2008 11:55 am ET

and just where did Hillary get 5 million bucks??? she doesn't have family money, certainly did not earn that much (even including Bills income)..so do you smell ANOTHER scandal here?? along with all the cheating, lies and corruptness the Clintons are known for..here comes more of the same..who wants it again?? a whole bunch of us, that's why we have and will vote for Mr. Obama. and besides, Hillary is to old, too fragile, she's too emotional ,tearing up regularly during her campaigning,,,I ask you, how can someone so weak even think she can be the leader of this Great Country..(well, it will be great once again, after we get rid of Bush and elect Mr. Obama)…5 million bucks, huh?? what a laugh!!

TJ   February 7th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Funny… Obama didn't have to "loan" himself any money….

Deirdre, CA   February 7th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Good for you, Senator Clinton. Nothing wrong with kicking in funds of your own. Romney has done it to the tune of tens of millions. At least yours came from your own pocketbook, not campaign contributions from Rezko and Exelon in exchange for political favors.

Change is in order!   February 7th, 2008 11:51 am ET

And when this doesn't work….she'll go afte rthe delegates in Florida that everyone agreed would not be used! Talk about being desperate to win and by any means necessary! If she gets those delegates that were not supposed to be used…..the Democratic party would split…because we would want to know how and why should we support her just for the cause! This is called "STEALING THE PRIMARY ELECTION FROM A VALUABLE CANDIDATE"! I honestly don't think that the Democratic Party want to have another four years of a republican president because that is exactly what they will get if they don't stop the Clintons from this sense of "WINNING BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY"! IT REPRESENTS A BAD IMAGE OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY!

Nick   February 7th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Ok, I honestly don't care she did that, whatever, her money. But CNN is wrong to conclude that they disclosed it because Barack Obama raised $32 million. It's because it was known their campaign as getting short on money and if the media caught wind that she contributed $5 million to her own campaign later on without her disclosing it, that would look bad desperate. As someone in the PR industry, I know thats how the game works, its taking preventive measures from media cynicism. She may recieve a little still, but using her Supe Tues as a measure of success for her decision was smart. She didn't disclose is before Tuesday and that was smart, because it would have looked desparate. She didn't wait to long, because that would've looked decieving. Good play. Analyzing PR make me excited, sorry.

All campaigns plan like this, so it not just her. Also, lets have less mindless bashing on these comments. They were fun to read for awhile, now its kinda sad.

Debbie   February 7th, 2008 11:50 am ET

I hope she pulls through too! Obama is just another common, slick politician who is using the internet and videos to target new voters who arent considering his lack of experience. He was very uncomfortable during all the debates, and tried to appear presidential. I wonder if these people even watched them. Hillary, however answered all questions with detail – she has the vision and the knowledge. Obama will plateau, once the voters begin to tire and question his empty, unsubstantial speeches that mimic the 60's. Hardly a change. But then, he isn't very original, is he? How about some debates? Why does the media protect him so? What are they afraid of?

Freida NYC   February 7th, 2008 11:48 am ET

All of you Hillary haters…please leave her alone!!!!

Beth   February 7th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Dems are torn inside. How do you balance Hillary's brilliant policies with the hundreds of thousands who are dead and millions suffering? Can her policies bring the dead back to life? Democrats criticized Republicans for re-electing the liar who started this war, Bush. Now they are giving up their moral authority by voting for the liar Hillary, who placed her political bonafides above human lives. How do people reach down into their pockets and send her money for that?

It is very easy, however, to contribute to Obama. When others played on the fear and anger of the people of this country, he told us the real enemy was fear itself, and that a war in the middle east would be disastrous for the U.S.

In the memory of all those who have unjustly died in Iraq and their suffering families, let's show the world that Americans are truly outraged at the leaders who mislead them into starting an unnecessary war. Contribute to the Obama campaign today.

joli   February 7th, 2008 11:47 am ET

wow way to unite dems sounds like a united party… beating each other up when the other is down on cash… lol… btw both Hillary and Obama have big Companies behind them…whether you want to call it Pak money or not…lol

Im am a Ron Paul supporter…we invented the money bomb… The $$$ never really got us that far. Im proud to say I never once laughed at Ron's rival Reps who had cash struggles… ie Huckabee and McCain. Sad to see you guys go all Lord of the Flies on each other… guess the Dems are not as united as I thought. Their support of one candidate is based on their "hatred" of the other…

tommk   February 7th, 2008 11:36 am ET

It is pathetic really, what this woman does to gain a power. She spends her money not for people but for herself only cause of her egositic desire to be a president in big country and first womanish president of USA ( no matter how stupid and hopeless and even the worst but first womanish in history of country ). She imagined it for herself and end. People in USA voted already for such people as she is for instance her husband and Bush – disaster of the world, who cried publicly ( such people are really pathetic ), spent his own money, demolished Iraq and Afghanistan, murdered about 2 millions people and ruined his own country thanks to wars, thanks to him her husband and just her you had had this terroristic attacks too. What is the difference between Bush ( disaster of century ) and H. Clinton:
1. She and her husband and Bush`s family led very agressive, uncompromising politics and what did it lead to?: to terroristsic attacks in USA and terroristic atacks all over the world. The most important thing is to talk and negotiate and not to bomb, but these stupid, very primitive people as Clintons and Bushs do not understand it. They think that they are the lords of this world even against common sense. Wars and agression even for the price of ruining of own country.
2. She voted for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and so she is responsible for death of about 2 mln people. Just such stupid politicians, who voted for these wars just as she have blood of about 2 mln people on own hands and destroying of human life. If she does not know what to make with money she should give money for victims of wars caused by her. She has bllod on her hands just like her unrivalled paragon – Bush – just politicians as she is.
3. She voted for sanctions against Iran and so, maybe she wants to have a new war with this country. If she would be a president it means that agreemen between USA and Iran is probably not possible.
4. And what about economy of USA? it is visible after Clinton`s character, her all political carreer. This woman will continue politics of Bush and her husband till moment of total ruining of USA. I don`t know, but USSR led similiar politics as USA now and it fall down. Maybe it is time for USA. The one thing is certain. The next war or continuing present wars – USA will be in a few years big bankrupt. And Clinton has no plans to end curent wars. Besides she began thanks to her voting both these wars and as small side effect she ruined own country thanks to her desicion. And it is not only Bush. Just she is one of this politician, who ruined own country.
5. Her manifesto relies upon critics of Bush and saying the packs of lies and populitistic fairy tailes: ,, i will change all,, but in which way it is not known.
SHE WILL CHANGE NOTHING. SHE WILL CONTINUE ALL. NEW CHAOS, NEW WARS.

Mark Austin TX   February 7th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Interesting that Mrs. Clinton decided not to SPEND her own money on her presidential bid, but rather to LEND it to her campaign. Most independently wealthy candidates spend some of their own money on their campaign, but Mrs. Clinton even says she looks at it like an "investment" — am I the only one who is a little uncomfortable with this?

I don't want to sound too cynical, but I can't help wondering what the terms of that loan agreement were — like the loan duration and interest rate. Was it an interest-free loan? Or will her campaign have to use the money donated by supporters to pay off the interest on Mrs. Clinton's "investment"?

If the latter, what are the ethical ramifications of using your own presidential campaign as a source of personal income?

Mabuhay America   February 7th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Chicagoan-To Hillary supporters(especially young people):Stop bashing Obama.If Hillary wins(I guess not) I Will vote for her.Don't you see that Obama is not only a good candidate-he is a phenomenon?

ISN'T BRITNEY SPEARS' A PHENOMENON?…BUT WHERE IS SHE NOW?….I DON'T WANT A PRESIDENT WHO'LL PUT AMERICA IN DISGRACE (AGAIN) AFTER THE BUSH ADMIN…WE THE CLINTON SUPPORTERS WANT AMERICA ON THE RIGHT TRACK WHERE COUNTRIES AROUND THE GLOBE WOULD RESPECT US (ONCE AGAIN) AS THE MOST POWERFUL AND RESPECTFUL COUNTRY IN THE WORLD…CAN OBAMA DO THAT?…I DON'T THINK SO…GOD BLESS AMERICA

AJ   February 7th, 2008 11:32 am ET

pam posted: "It looks like the wheels are falling off your wagon Ms Clinton.
I am sure there with be some foreign country, PAC or Drug company that will help you out. Maybe the dish washer in China Town still have more money.
Obama for the people"

What an ignorant post. Where do you think Obama's money is coming from? He may have it well disguised but I'm sure when investigations start loking into his fundraising they will find dirty politics and cheating. Obama is a disgusting human being who has pulled the wool over the eyes America. If he wins the Presidency I cant wait to see him fail. He will make G.W. Bush look honest and competent.

And if someone else wins, whether it be Hillary or John McCain I hope they send him packing to political Siberia.

shamous mc   February 7th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Maybe the bouncing Smiley from Walmart can kick in a few bucks after all he owes you big.

pam Eugene OR   February 7th, 2008 10:56 am ET

It looks like the wheels are falling off your wagon Ms Clinton.
I am sure there with be some foreign country, PAC or Drug company that will help you out. Maybe the dish washer in China Town still have more money.
Obama for the people

carol bartley   February 7th, 2008 10:50 am ET

Perhaps while Hillary is crying about the $5 million of her own money she had to spend to spin her tale she might make a plan to have an auction and return the furniture she and good ole Bill took when they left the White House , 8 years ago.

Justin   February 7th, 2008 9:31 am ET

Her intentions are well known, so she can manage with less.

The real scandal is, that the manifestation of the political will of over 2.2 million voters in Michigan and Florida doesnt care anyone. Should they be punished for party infightings… at least not in a ripe democracy.

TH   February 7th, 2008 9:30 am ET

Good job Hillary! I sure hope you pull through. Lord knows we are in trouble with Obama as our leader.

Georgia Republican

p-brain, Bucyrus, OH   February 7th, 2008 7:21 am ET

I wish I had $5 million to loan myself!

SPQR753   February 7th, 2008 7:11 am ET

I guess that loaning money to her own campaign shows three things:

1) Great commitment into what she believes.

2) The radical right of the GOP knows she is a serious and effective obstacle to the GOP trying to retain power. Do you want a proof?

When blabbering pundits such as Sean Hannity (a failed seminarist, by the way!) and Rush Limbaugh (not so long ago reported to be addicted (!!) to pain killers) attack her so violently, it means THEY FEAR HER.

They did not spend much time on the other Democratic candidates, which means they see her as the only imminent and present danger to hard core Republicans.

Personally I find her a Great Lady!

Elizabeth   February 7th, 2008 7:10 am ET

The Obama campaign has raised since Feb 5th $6,691,960. I am not a Hillary hater, so commentors step aside. I'm just saying, he has people ready to get out the vote and move to make his nomination happen. Individual donations= 99.6%

D   February 7th, 2008 7:10 am ET

Why is the MEDIA making a big deal about this ?
Mitt Romney is practically entirely bankrolling his campaign and its been no big deal………
Yet again, if Hillary does something shes looked at harder and with more scrutiny than the men ……
I think our ENTIRE PARTY should get behind a HILLARY / OBAMA
OBAMA / CLINTON ticket …
Ignore the GOP,
of course they DONT WANT our party to unite..
We are already bringing in more to the POLLS ….
If we UNITE the party the DEMOCRATS will WIN …….. Unite the Party ….
UNITE OUR PARTY AND WE WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE

HILLARY / BARACK 08

OBAMA / CLINTON 08

Scott   February 7th, 2008 7:06 am ET

The Obama campaign is reporting that they have raised over $6.5 million in the past two days. How can Hillary compete with that? I thought she had the best fund raiser ever working for her campaign.

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