I can't believe you (CNN) just took out the most recent Political Ticker regarding Hillary's comment on Caucus voters being activists and African-American voters in Louisiana.

Feeling the heat from the Clinton camp? Shame on you CNN.

They had a guy from Maryland on the news this AM,he said it is fine to dream and look ahead to the future,but when you get right down to it ,you have to have experience in the way the system works. The republicans will chew up Obama and spit him out,especially if he's running against a war vet like John Mcain. Yeh you can look at the polls now in February,Clinton is even with Mcain and Obama a slight lead,but that will change when everyone gets to vote,not just the blacks for Obama. You mark my words,Obama will lose in November!!!

The Clintons….Win at all cost!

It's revealing to read all the comments about how Hillary has worked so hard on so many issues and yet has not been able to get much done. That seems to be a reason for not supporting her: she can't get people together because she is so divisive; her comments re caucuses and voters in them demonstrate this!!

Well these boards are simply no longer a discussion, they have really just disintegrated into name calling and party damaging flame throwing. Obama is not a paper suit and Hillary is not evil. There are differences, both will be good presidents, I think that Obama is the better candidate on issues, policy, and ability to win and grow the party. That's why I'm FOR Obama not against Hillary.

Let's see, what's on Obama's to do list if he becomes president? Hope, unite, change, hope, unite, change. Hmmmm what about healthcare and the economy? Hope, unite, change. Hope, unite, change. Get the picture?

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Its hard to belive, obama got this far with no experience — just 2004 he got elected Senate and also Delivered keynote address- Nothing else ….he can inspire but dont you think we need more than this

Obam's whole campaign is based on nothing but hype and fluff..

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Washington D.C. (The District of Columbia) was created so that NO STATE was home to the Federal Government. It was created as Neutral Ground for our government to conduct business on!!! The small district should remain NEUTRAL GROUND, and not hold any part in Government matters.

Hillary is just playing the game to get as many votes as she can. She'll say anything to get elected. Just as Bill said he didn't sleep with that woman, but we all know he did. He didn't inhale either lol.

James said : "Ok, how long was HIllary first lady and a senator? Not once did she raise this issue. Now that she is down in the polls, she starts to promise this resolution. What's next giving away the kitchen sink?"

so true.

If it's pandering (and I don't think it is), then it's pandering on both sides. Obama made the exact same promise a day or two ago. This is nothing new–Democrats ALWAYS root for DC state rights, and it was a major part of Bill Clinton's campaign. (Stopped because of the Republicans in legislature.)
Besides trying to win tomorrow, there are other strategic reasons that Democrats would promote this issue:-given that the population in DC swings to the left, their statehood would likely provide Democrats with an additional voting rep in congress.

What bothers me is that this constitutes a special announcement. And why, for that matter, is it news when Hillary promotes it, but not when Barack does?

I am a fan of Obama's but I find some of the comments by those supporting him here a bit ridiculous. Cut Hillary some slack–both candidates pander from time to time, and Obama is certainly not infallible. Pretending he is helps no one.

It is amazing yes DC folks should get a vote but weren't the Clinton's in the white house and this never came up…

Once again Hillary at her best promising everything just to get nominated…

If Hillary lost this election with her impressive experience and strong supports from her voters and establishments, I am afraid we probably would not see awoman president in the near future. A lot of countries have woman leaders and US is still behind in this area. We need to support woman and elect Hillary!!

Kitty i defy you to tell me what additional experiance that Ms. Clinton has over Mr. obama, he has more legislative experiance (counting Illinois time) and has spent his life working for the underprivledged (see his work in Chicago) she has less legislative time, has worked for major law firms and been the wife of a govenor and president.. now while that may give her some insigth into how things weere done during her husbands administration I think we could all agree the world today is not the same as it was in the 1990s and therefore doe not give her any more insight into how to govern today. If you believe that Mr. Obama is only preaching hope I would ask you to look and read what his platform is (it is on his website) and than ask you what you think a president can really do. They do not write laws, they do not decide when and with whom we go to war, they do not decide who will be on the Supreme court. ythe only thing they do is act as commander in chief of the armed forces during war time and they speak from the bully pulpit, they set the tone and try to give direction. now ask yourself, honestly, who is better at setting a hopeful tone, getting people involved, setting a direction we can approve of, and getting us out of an ill-planned (and I owuld say illegal except it was supported by Congress) war? me I see Mr. Obama there, you might see someone else. As for voting rights for DC How does Ms. Clinton think she can do this? It would require a Constitutional change and that must be ratified by the states, she can suggest it but cannot promise it. Also why is she only saying this for DC and not the other territories (yes we have others spread around the world folks Guam leaps to mind)? that is why it is called pandering. You are right Hope does not pay the bills but what are we without hope? hope is what drives us to work to pay the bills.

why is HRC not releasing her tax records until after the election when its safe? whats she got to hide? where did she get the 5 million to loan her campaign? why did she fire her latino campaign manager and hire an african-american one? to try to court black votes? she cant be trusted!

This is exactly the type of pandering, manipulative politicking that needs to end: Hillary did exactly the same thing just before the Florida vote: came out as the advocate for for the Florida voters just before the vote even though the rules had been established months before….making the other candidates look bad because THEY PLAYED BY THE RULES THAT SHE AGREED TO….in doing so she DID CAMPAIGN including the rally after the vote….

A president needs to play by the rules, be honest and forthright…which
is Obama

Obama is an AIPAC pawn, and for the sake of this nations foreign policy I hope Hillary wins. People like James on this forum don’t seem to do any real research. The US dollar is continually falling, and government spending is increasing to fight wars that in no way are for the benefit for this country. Obama has already spoken about preemptive strikes on Pakistan and Iran. Why?? Because he is a Zionist!

To all who criticize Hillary…let's not lose sight of the fact that as first lady she was powerless and reduces to hosting parties. She carved a niche for herself in women's issues and traveled the globe, otherwise, she had no power. Also, let's not forget that McCain, Obama, Edwards, etc, have all been in a position to request change on behave of DC citizens, and they did not either. Put it all in the right context and perspective, otherwise you are only kidding yourselves. Most of us have voted and know who we support so you're not influencing us. Your comments merely reflect your ignorance.

it appears that the Clinton campaign has promised us so much and anything will be said regarding your vote on Tuesday. the District of Columbia has not been able to have a vote in Congress in all these years what makes hesr think that the Congress will agree now. What is She going to do something to them if they disagree or do I have the wrong idea about people and there emotions.

Good grief, all those here who are purporting to be democrats who are SO SURE their candidate is the only one pure enough that they will vote for a pro war republican if their precious choice does not make it through have got to grow up… seriously. Both Clinton and Obama have strong points and weak points. On the actual issues they are awfully darned close. If you think that writing the DNC and telling them that if your candidate does not win you will vote McCain will accomplish anything other then it being filed in the circular bin you are deluded. If you are blind enough to vote for a greater of two evils in a general election because you want to punish a politician for playing by the rules that politicians play by then you are simplistic and probably should go back to drinking yourself into a stupor.

At this point anything you say about someone's ability to lead is just speculation, saying "Obama is too inexperienced" is really "I think Obama is too inexperienced", which is fine for you to think, but to phrase in absolutes is childish. Clinton is a worthy choice, Obama is a worthy choice. Now take off the bibs and sit with the grownups, act nice and think about what you want o say.

Once again, nothing but messages of HOPE and INSPIRATION from the Obama folks…good grief! Yes we can??? What does that mean? Can what?

IF YOU PEOPLE THINK that she will do ANYTHING to make progress on this, you're crazy.

To get the DC vote, they'd have to add one from Utah (R). She will fight to get the DC vote WITHOUT THAT, and she'll be in the same old Clinton stalemate for 4 years.

Getting an extra vote and also giving the GOP one sounds like compromise… smart compromise, and that's an OBAMA platform concept – not hers.

His compromising and unity are your only hope, DC. Don't be fooled by her smoke and mirrors.

Wow. I'm for DC Voting rights in a big way. My question is whether or not this is the first time she's ever fought for this? Or even mentioned it? If she has a history fighting for it, that's one thing.

Although she's been in Washington now for 16 years–how often did she raise her voice for DC voting rights before? This sounds like a base pander.

Anyone who uses the word "duh" (not actually a word) in a political discussion doesn't deserve attention. What are we, 8?

I meant SHE has a record to defend!

To James…and Jim,

You guys (and every other Obama-bot commenting on this post) are simply wrong regarding Hillary's position on DC voting rights. Bill Clinton promoted DC voting rights as has Hillary. The most recent example is the S.1257 DC voting rights bill introduced by Joe Liberman in May of last year. Hillary voted for this bill as did Obama. Hillary has promoted DC voting rights for several years. Obama is late to the party but he too is in favor…or at least he voted for S.1257.

Obama's support for drivers licenses for illegals is pandering. He did not have a strong position on this topic until he was pushed for a straight answer in one of the televised debates by Tim Russert. His concern is not so much with hit and run issues but with trying to build some sort of record with the Hispanic community. He would have none otherwise. He selectively is promoting this position too. It was not part of his campaign in SC. Obama in no way has "pushed" this reform on the Senate floor.

For Anna from Missouri,

If you want to follow the DNC rules and dismiss the voters from MI and FL, you should not in any way then endorse that the rules be CHANGED to force super delegates to vote in alignment with their states. You will abide by the rules won't you.

Hillary it is so nice of you to finally think of the people of Washington DC after so many years. You self serving Smuck!

We support you, Hillary!

Obama may have been a good president in the 60s, but this is NOT the 60s anymore. We need a strong, dependable person who can get this country back on track…..and Hillary is the one to do it!

Men of CNN. Get over it.. Hillary Clinton is the most qualified, the most articulate, and best prepared to take over the duties of President on day 1. The same way women are required to take over relationships on day 1 because of your lack of fundemental judgement. So, keep the Hillary bashing going. It is a mere reflection of your insecurities.

Hillary 08

I am ALL for Hillary. Obama has neither the experience or the detail she has on all the issues. She understands the perplexity of all of this, and has talked about it. That is rare. I have been making calls for her campaign. What more can we do?

Jan

Talent can go a long way, but this is not American Idol.

If you look at their records, both candidates voted YES to giving DC a seat in Congress . Both think residents od The District deserve to have a voice. What's troubling is how the promises of "What I'll do on Day One since I am So Ready" seem to be piling up according to who's support she's trying to win at each changing moment. Day one is going to be either the longest day in history or she is not keeping track of the number of promises she has made.

Great job Hillary ! At least you are out there. Obama canceled in Roanoke today because of high winds. Check out the winds today- 14miles per hour.
Thousands of americans worked in high winds yesterday .Obama was in Virginia,
he could have driven if air travel was a problem. To cancel out at the last minute is for
rock stars and Hollywood, not for Presidential candidates. He could have made it.
Others did.

Right on PR.
The people that are voting for Obama are new to the political process and obviouly don't know a thing about politics.They are voting and taking his side for reasons other than his record. Partly because he hasn't been in Washington working long enough to even have a record. What little time he has been there or in Illinois, he wouldn't even vote and make a stand on some issues. At least Hillary, wrong or right, has made a choice. At least he has a record to defend.
GO HILLARY!!!!!

A little history -

When Bill Clinton first entered office, D.C. had full voting representation in the House. Two years later, when Newt and Co. took over the House, it was taken away. Until a constitutional amendment is ratified, it is the House that decides voting representation for D.C. However, if the sitting President and House are from the same party, the President has considerable influence. It was at this point (~1995) that D.C. issued the "Taxation Without Representation" vehicle plates, and Bill Clinton ordered them placed on White House vehicles. To say that the Clintons did not work for D.C. representation is incorrect.

I became a Hillary supporter after the Iowa caucus, when she said in an interview that "it was my fault. I take responsibility" for the poor showing in Iowa. THAT is leadership. The last President or candidate utter those words was Ronald Reagan. I have yet to hear Obama take responsibility for any of his poor finishes, or any other issue.

An interesting development being reported. Republicans in Virginia are planning to vote for Hillary Clinton! Since most believe McCain will receive the Republican nomination, that some of the polls suggest a close Obama-McCain race, and that McCain has a slight edge over Hillary, the thought is that support for Hillary in tomorrow's primary benefits McCain. (In Virginia, voters can vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary.)

Whatever the reason, call or e-mail your Virginia friends and have them vote for Hillary!

Pure pandering. And to those who claim we "need a President that can get things done from Day 1″: here's a reality check. Just because Bill was President for 8 years doesn't qualify Hillary. She has never BEEN President. Neither has Obama. Neither has McCain. Nor Huckabee. No matter who is elected, there will have to be some on-the-job training. So basically by your reasoning, since my wife has taught algebra for 11 years, I am more qualified than the next guy to teach algebra? Utter nonsense. Think for yourselves for a brief moment, and let's not become a nation of sheep once more.

On the endless debate between experience and hope – please read the blurb on Borders by Lee I called "where have all the leaders gone?"

The nine C's of leadership include: creative, communication, character, courage, conviction, charisma, competent, common sense, and crisis.

Only one of the nine C's of leadership that relates to experience – competent. I think Obama wins hands in almost all of the other areas. Competent is something that should be a given at this point – but it takes a lot more to be a leader!!!

As far as crisis – no body knows for sure how either of them will act in a crisis – but with strong character, courage, and conviction known – that probably give us a pretty good idea.

Go Obama '08

Sure the nation wants change. From Bill Clinton to Bush, we already saw a change. From Bush to next president, for sure there will be another change. What the change going to be? So far, I have no heard from Obama much sustance about what change woud do US good.

Has louder DB in sound with many backers does not make the change good for this country. We can not take another chance, we just can not afford another change without clear vision. Hilliary Clinton does show her clear vision for put this country on track. Make American to be proud again!

Some of you bloggers need to become better informed!!! Why is everyone blaming Hillary for not doing something about the DC voters till now? She raised this issue several times while in the Senate. Obama was a black Senator and never raised the issue!!

GOOD LUCK HILLARY – WE'LL ALL WIN IF YOU WIN.

I'm telling you folks, your dear Hillary is a diplomatic nightmare waiting to happen. She's rude, sarcastic, and above all – she is not a lady. BTW – aren't most dems upset about the war, and she gave a vote in favor of? What, do you people have amnesia? Or simply, have you been hit on the head recently creating a slight injury to your temperal lobes? I'm a registered independent, and if Hillary is the nominee, I will vote McCain. If Obama is the nominee, I will vote Obama. I have MANY independent friends who have the same mind-set and we make up 1/3 of this country's vote. You better start considering who is electable – not who is touting "experience" – which in my opinion, is more damaging than good. Nobody wants this clucking yahoo back in the White House.

If this is what "experienced" means – I think think I'll take the candidate with so-called less "experience". The worst thing about politics are politicians – and Billary is definitely an experienced politician, promising everything under the sun, hoping that people will forget that she did NOTHING during all those years of so-called "experience" she has.

Let's all get real here. The majority of time that the Clintons were in office, there was a republican controlled house and senate. I'm sure the republicans weren't wanting to give more democrats a voice to be heard and that is probably why this wasn't a hot topic at the time. Obviously, there is a power struggle in the Democratic party right now between the Clintons and the Ted Kennedy/John Kerry left. I like Obama, but will he be able to move to the center. I think that we Democrats should take a hard look at who is electable. Haven't we figured out that when we nominate Kennedy "leftist" such as Kerry and Dukakis, we lose elections. For sure, older Americans who are looking for experience and latinos are going to flook to John McCain in the general election. Let's not forget that he pulls in independent minded voters. Can Obama win with the left, blacks and the youth alone?

For Obama supporters, please read this carefully,

I won’t try for fake evenhandedness here: most of the venom I see is coming from supporters of Mr. Obama, who want their hero or nobody. I’m not the first to point out that the Obama campaign seems dangerously close to becoming a cult of personality. We’ve already had that from the Bush administration — remember Operation Flight Suit? We really don’t want to go there again.

What’s particularly saddening is the way many Obama supporters seem happy with the application of “Clinton rules” — the term a number of observers use for the way pundits and some news organizations treat any action or statement by the Clintons, no matter how innocuous, as proof of evil intent.

The prime example of Clinton rules in the 1990s was the way the press covered Whitewater. A small, failed land deal became the basis of a multiyear, multimillion-dollar investigation, which never found any evidence of wrongdoing on the Clintons’ part, yet the “scandal” became a symbol of the Clinton administration’s alleged corruption.

Enjoy,

GO HILLARY
HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT

Kitty,

Please give us all 'in detail', a breakdown of Hilary's experience that you've drawn reference to?

C'mon give us an education and compare it side-by-side to Obama … we're waiting.

Note: Don't bother to mention the 8 years as first lady, unless you figure that Laura Bush is a suitable Presidential candidate.

… waiting eagerly.

Right on Kitty!

She is brutal. What a placater. The usual unprincipled Clintons are at it again!

When Republicans use faith to gain favor, they are exploiting God by using him to justify their agenda to gain favor with the people in society. They think that by "enlightening" humanity about what they stand for speaks well of them. I would not use faith or God in this way and neither should the spineless Republican Party. You cannot speak out of two sides of your mouth by promoting the goodness of God but neglecting the needs of humanity while working to keep the richest people on a pedestal giving them more than they need.

Insurance is one area that the Republicans have promoted corporations that allows them to make huge profits off the health of people. Insurance to provide health care to humanity should not be on the stock market. This action has greatly increased insurance premiums. Insurance companies will not agree to losses. If their profit margins are threatened by any reduction, they simply raise premiums and take away benefits. I have attended meetings at insurance companies that consistently have a theme to continue huge increases in a specific timeline.

You can thank President Reagan; he had the idea to use stock markets to offset the cost of Medicare that did not work out. Instead, insurance companies developed stock markets on health insurance to make huge profits in the stock market and fatten the pockets of their CEOs. This should be a crime!

The Hillary Hatred is really something.

Watch the debates, listen to the speeches….

Hillary knows what she is talking about.
Obama repeats what she says.

Hillary has exact details to what she plans
Obama flounders in his attempt to answer

Anyone can stand up and repeat CHANGE, CHANGE, CHANGE – Don't be blinded by smoke and mirrors and see that Obama is NOT the right man at the right time. We were stupid enough to vote for Bush…don't make the same mistake and be blinded by someone who can preach and say a couple of words that make him sound like he knows what he is talking about. Listen to what they are both saying…..then tell me who makes sense…then tell me who has ideas that are of substance and not just a man holding a mic – screaming for you to believe in CHANGE> I dont know about you but how can I vote for Obama when he has yet to explain what the changes he will be making are. He talks about experience and without contest Clinton has more.

Watch the debates, Listen to what they are saying…….He isn't saying much!

Anthony – And you can always say who Hillary supporters are because they use(I mean, literally) the same tactics again and again and again and again

experience,experience,experience……… (IN WHAT NOW?!)

oh, here you go…

whine, whine, whine,whine,whine

wait a minute…

cry,cry,cry,cry,cry

Now I can see why less educated people are voting for Hillary. She is smart. It needs brain storming to ponder what she says.

OBAMA is nothing but a air filled balloon being hyped up by the media. Come fall it will just burst in front of mua's Big Mac.
I'm a democrat and I will vote for MAC if God forbids Obama is our party's candidate.

It would take an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to make this happen. It's
been tried before, and only 16 or so state legislatures voted to ratify. Hillary
knows that. Pander, pander, pander. Shame on you.

yup, the desperation has kicked in. she'll say anything at this point. sad, really.

This is SCARY! No, not for Hillary Clinton, but for the American People.

Whoever gets elected to be the next president will face enormous challenges as a result of the failed policies of the current administration both domestically and internationally. Issues like the war in Iraq, the looming recession, healthcare, housing crises, and more await the new president.

The majority of voters want change and all candidates are promising change, REAL CHANGE cannot be achieved with just HOPE, audacious or otherwise. Get real people!
At the end of the day, the promise of change is just that, a promise. We need to take a close look at the candidates and see who can DELIVER these changes. The traits that some people abhor in the Clintons, along with experience and political savvy, are maybe just what are required to change Washington.

And, while the idealism of our youth reflected in the rush to participate in the process, is enticed and mesmerized by prose and poetry, we need to demand for content and substance from the candidates if we are to succeed in restoring the country to its rightful place. We do not have the luxury of enduring another experiment in failure.

IF you take away the one sided media coverage, Oprah & Kennedy factor…
would OBAMA really have this so called surge……

I would like to see more substance from the media regarding Obama's voting record & political interest while in IL-DC

I'm sure when the Republicans get finish….all his dirty laundry and more will help get McCain in office…………..they are just waiting with pictures and all…..then we'll see what CNN coverage will be

CNN media coverage is totally one-sided…that's sad. Even if you don't care for a candidate…you should provide viewers with fair/equal coverage.

Obama is winning;however, is he really winning the big Democrat states that carry you in the Presidential Election? The black vote is probably about 13% and the young voters? Just asking…do you think that will be enough?

I am sick and tried of the media always picking at everything you say or do as well as former President Clinton. You are both sincere and genuine how dare the media treat both of you as anything different.. The media needs to grow up and stop being so one sighted.
You have all of our votes and we're continuing you support you.

For Barack Obama to say that Hillary will "say anything to get elected" is saying anything to get elected. You are a fellow democrat Obama, and you have the audacity to hurl such an insult like that. This proves that you are inexperienced and just as, if not more, viscious and dirty a politician as those you claim to want to change. You should know that if Sen. Clinton becomes the nominee, a republican talking point will be, "even her democratic collegues think she'll say anything to get elected". Party members don't do those kinds of things that will hurt the other in the general. Its not guaranteed that you will win, and that comment is Audacious, but not hopeful.
HRC in '08

And furthermore it's so refreshing to see the Hillary supporters – I'm not bashing Obama – he's young and inexperienced, he would not make a good Pres, Vice Pres perhaps, he's 46 and he's compairing himself to Kennedy – well what did Kennedy really do, I've heard of his extra marital affairs . . . and the preaching tone to Obama – I want to say amen afterwards like he's giving a sermon or something – not my style – Go Hillary!!

Just another reason why 'if" Clinton wins the nomination, I'm voting for McCain.

OBAMA '08

Ok, is New York City bigger than Washinton DC? So….. NYC should get it's own delegates and representatives too.

Can anyone say "empty promises" or "say or do anything to get into office". Typical old-style Washington tactics…. which is why Obama would be better than Clinton, because she preaches about 35 years of experience…. she is typical old-style Washington! Plus, if she is going to start to fight harder, she better watch it. I think she has a lot more dirt and skeletons than what Obama has. 35 years can come to haunt her!

Isn't it interesting that now she has the Latino vote wrapped up, but not the African American vote…. so, she fires or quote, unquote "lets go of" her Latino manager and now hires a AA manager…. anything to win!

CHARM…. watch yourself! Do NOT use the word "retarded" in that context! That is offensive and I think CNN should have done a better job of monitoring that rather than throwing out decent/good posts that don't pander to CNN's views and endorsements.

Ed K. – when Bill and Hilliary were in the white house – fight was constant with the republicans. I am tired of it. I want someone who can field the divide – not recreate it. And since when does being the first lady of arkansas and the first lady of the US count as experience? Obama also has experience and he also has a fresh perspective – one not tainted by years of government bureaucracy.

I am an older – mature voter who wants to see this country go in a new direction. I have traveled internationally for many years and trust me we were the laughing stock when Bill was in the white house and despised during the Bush years.

Yes, we can restore our image and our greatness – I believe Obama will get things done with all of us – republicans, democrates, and the people.

We all play a role – but only if the president can inspire us!!!

Is this is all the great Clinton machine can come up with? Not impressed Hilary.

I, too, think that the people of DC deserve (and should automatically get) a vote in Congress. It's ridiculous to think that they don't. One of the things candidates do when campaigning is demonstrate to the people of the region the candidate is in at the time that the candidate is aware of and will fight for their issues, too. Call it pandering, but it is a way of showing that she understands the issues facing the people to whom she is talking. I think, had she ignored the issue while in DC, it would look like she didn't care about it. What do you call the okey-doke, cornswaggle, bamboozle talk that Obama has used a couple times in areas with more African Americans? Candidates understand that different groups have different interests…and the best candidate is the one who can best work for all of these diverse interests of the American people. That person, in my humble opinion, is HILLARY!!!!

Maybe Obama can also include a real estate deal where everyone can deduct $300,000 off their new home like he did with his con artist criminal friend. That would be an interesting plan to relieve the bad home market. With Oprah's help we can have a $300k home rebate, food in every pot, and a free car in every garage. Vote for a real candidate that knows what she is doing. Obama is a nice guy but hasnt a clue what to do. If he had 10 more years of senate experience to show some kind of record and what he can do, I would be glad to vote for him then. For now the only realistic choice is Hillary.

Former Obama campaign staffer here. I'm switching my vote to Hillary after hearing what she has to say and after diligently researching what she has done to push healthcare for children (research: SCHIP). Her initial push for universal healthcare failed initially but the point is that she is still diligently pushing for it. I just now realized that Obama's healthcare plan was just fabricated specifically to appeal to the American people but they made sure that it had enough differences from Hillary's in order to give him a strategic advantage, but they did not consider yet howto make it work. In essence,it was just an idea without any solid backing to it.
There are many reasons to list but this is one of those issues that are important to me.

Why did she wait until now to voice this issue?? Didn't she have any time during her "35 years of experience", INCLUDING eight years as first lady, to make this a point? She will pander, campaign in non-counted states (Florida), and do anything to win.

But none of her pandering, illegal campaigning, etc. will matter. The superdelegates, who benefit from more of the same status que junk, will make her the nominee, showing that they are just as willing to steal power from the people, as the republicans have done in the past two presdential elections.

As a staunch Obama supporter, I can honestly say that if Hillary wins FAIR AND SQUARE, I may support her. However, it the super delegates override the will of the people I will go the route of Donna Brazile and LEAVE THIS STUPID PARTY.

And to think….we live in the country that is trying to promote "democracy" around the world. WHAT A JOKE!!!

CNN, please do not keep my comments in moderation forever….post this!!

My deepest concern and saddness regarding this democratic primary season is how much "hate" talk is going towards both candidates. I do expect us to hold high emotions, but to actually be so hatefilled spells a real issue for me. Will all the Johnny come lately Obamaites cease their rancourus discourse and support Clinton if she is the nominee? Will Hillraisers, generally more long term voters, with their ferver join and spport the ticket even if it is Obamaat the top? Please let us NOT forget 1980 when Kennedy went up against Carter. We may have been doomed anyway, but I know that the hate filled discourse did not lead any poisitive return.

I am a Clinton supporter, so I do wish to state that if Obama were not riding the wave right now many of his actions would be seen as pandering. Being in this race at all means the candidates WILL do anything to win. This in Not unique to any candidate. I live in Washington state. Consider that Huckabee is now threatening legal action regarding an earlly call on the results here. Would we say, "Huckabee, will do anything to win," I think not. Yet, any of the current candidates have to believe they are called to this high office and will do anything to win their party's nomination and then ultimately the office itself.

Please let us not lose sight of what is important…to win the White House!

She has not once raised this issue before running for President and needing D.C. Here's another poll-tested issue that she didn't give a rip about until it became politically expedient.

All I have to say is thank God for Super Delegates – Obama doesn't have a chance now – not with the government so anal about drugs – now Hillary Pres and Obama a VP – thats something I'd entertain. = Go Hillary!!

Have to love Hillary. Now she is going to rewrite the constitution for DC!!!

California Lady – AMEN!!

Obama 08

Go, Hillary! We're with you! I would never vote for Obama – times are too precarious for someone with so little experience. Hope's great, but it doesn't pay the bills!

You can always tell who the Obama voters are, because they use the same words over and over and over and over.

change change change change change change change change change change

pander pander pander pander pander pander pander pander pander pander pander

Hillary I wish they would count our votes down here in Florida after all every candiate was on the ballot and it was a fair race. Obama talks about uniting people and what is fair, Well doesn't he think by you not getting the delgates in Florida it's unfair to the people, Myself and many others think it isn't very fair at all.
PLEASE PUSH TO HAVE OUR VOICES HEARD IN FLORIDA THANK YOU

To all the dreamers with high hopes….
When all else fails use the race card……Obama has not given anything but words of John Kennedy, Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy. Does he have any of his own?
Reporters on tv are so bias and afraid of not supporting Obama, they do nothing but rag on Hillary, why? Could it be they for the most part dont want a woman in the white house? Could it be that they are trying to create fear among caucasian voters of a riot at convention?
When will everyone wake up and learn how to read and not listen to a speech that he probably didnt even write himself……..same ol speech everytime he opens his mouth with nothing to back it up with……
He says he opposed the war…..well Duhhhh, he wasnt even a senator to even vote, so Duhhhhhhh is all the ones that fall for his empty speech……..and oh yes I am by the way a republican, so dont go thinking I am a female/democrat……..Keep on dreaming with the golden boy and you might all get your wishes, a country in bigggggg trouble…….cause if you dont know it by now, let me inform you, all new presidents are tested by our enemies……………

I DON'T TRUST HER OR HER HUSBAND. Whose going to run for president next their daughter when she gets out of office? The presidency should not be treated like corporate america where managers and ceo's think the only people in the world qualified to do a job is their relatives. News flash there are other people just as qualified as the Clinton's and maybe someone who has not been tainted by Washington would be the best choice. I would like to see someone who is not talking about what someone else did wrong but what they will try to do right.
Is that to much to ask.

I'm a DC resident, with a sign in my yard saying "I DEMAND THE VOTE". It's a travesty I pay taxes, live in the hot-spot of America's "democracy" and DON'T have a representative in Congress that has real voting power (I love you Eleanor! )

That said, this is last-minute pandering, and the people of DC are smarter than the average. We see right through you Hillary!

We demand the vote NOW and not when it's politically pertinent (ie. the day before a primary).

So I would like to know one thing. What were the Clintons doing their FIRST EIGHT YEARS that it didn't happen then? Now I should believe its going to be a major issue now!?

Please honey, the people of D.C. are not stupid, just fed up with the usual.

This is ridiculous. If they are not comfortable casting their vote as a superdelegate and playing by the rules because they feel the system is "outdated" then they should have overhaled or updated the way things are done prior to an election. It's like changing the rules of a game during a game, it's not fair to the players. I don't care if they are not comfortable with their position of having to vote as a superdelegate to determine who is the nominee, I am not comfortable with them not playing by the rules. They need to follow the rules and change them before another election if they feel the system is "outdated."

This is a clear case of a candidate promising something that will not be in their power to deliver. Making D.C.'s representative in Congress a voting member requires a Constitutional amendment, and is not something a President can do by executive order.

Just part of the say anything, do anything bag of tricks of the professional politician.

Hillary needs to stop insulting the intelligence of the people of D.C.

Ed. K
That was one of the most misinformed comments I've read in a while. Do some research. And someone tell me where is all this experience!

every move this women and her husband has made has been leading up to this point for her to run for president. after he left office they moved to new york. WHY?

DC has no representation so that it wouldn't gain an edge by hosting the nation's capitol. I agree that taxation without representation is wrong, but statehood is NOT the answer.
The answer IS to REMOVE THEIR TAXATION!

GOBAMA!

Just too much differences on economy. I do not care what you say, and what you blame on Hillary. We lived years where the Country has no debt, stock market soared, everyone has a bit more $ in their pockets, no war,… This is what you should be thinking ok while the Country is in trouble.

Didn't she recently offer all the women across America a pink Cadillac?

The very definition of pandering…

Quit whining Hilarry, you could have done something about this years ago. This only proves how desperate you want people's votes. JUST QUIT THE RACE.

Reading the many pro-Hillarity postings here it further proves the polling data that Obama supporters are FAR MORE educated than the Clinton supporters.

I agree that D.C. should have a vote in Congress but I just don't like that it's become a political whim. She touts her experience, which includes the 8 years in the White House as something that we should consider, then why did this not get resolved at that time. I don't like changes in the wind…

These types of actions from her are my biggest problem with Hillary. It makes her seem desperate and inconsistent. I will support her if she is the nominee but I thank that these types of actions makes her seem less authentic.

You Go Hillary, we are all hoping and praying that you win the nomination, you are a walker and not just a talker, you deserve more credit for your acomplishments then the Media gives to you. I wouldn't mind going back to the 90's from where I stood they were pretty good years, You go and clean up and we'll all help you

First of all Hillary Clinton has never been in an office that she could truely do something about the DC rights. Now since that is out of the way HER HUSBAND Bill Clinton was in office eight years but this issue was never brought up by the people in DC while he was in office. To my knowledge this issue has only been brought up in the last few years. It looks as if alot of Republicans are scarred of Hillary so they are putting all of these comments about how horrible the Clintons are. I wish the Democrats would come together and say whoever gets the nomination that they will pick the other as VP, then we would be unstopable. Look both Obama and Hillary are having record contributions and turn outs, put them both together and everyone would be happy.

Its amazing how a lot of the Obama supporters naively think that a President will not have to play politics to do a good job. Negotiating, dealing with lobby groups, looking for win-win situations and TIMING of when to do things all play a big role. I just saw Obama's speech to the people of Virginia and he insults them by giving promising them high heavens — for sure he is just pandering to them as well.

Dear Hillary, you don't need to change campaign Manager, you need to change the campaign damager, your husaband Bill, I think that old vagon need to be out if something hurts most your campaign is Bill.

people can forgive everything, but if someone knowingly lies that is not acceptable among Americans. Bill missed that mark, even after he proved he stick to his fake truth. so sad for him, and now so sad for you, that bill is damaging your campaign.

MIwatch, PR can vote all they want but if congress does not accept it the vote is not valid…. Congress is in control of all the territories they need to act first.

When is Hillary going to start crying again?

I cannot believe the vitriole of the B.H.O. campaign! I am tired of nasty personal attacks by his supporters. They do the dirty work for him.

Once again I asked all the hillary supporters, EXPERIENCE? Exactly what experience are you people talking about? seating at the wallmart board,working as a lawyer defending big corporations? wife of a governor? wife of a president?what has she run? She can't even run her own campaign!!! RUMSFELD,WOLFOWITZ,CHENEY HAD 100 YEARS COMBINE EXPERIENCE AND LOOK AT THE MESS THEY HAVE CREATED, JUDGEMENT TROUNCE EXPERIENCE ANYTIME!!!

These people that you are reading that says they are life long Democrats but will not vote for Hillary are liers, plain and simple. A true Democrat would vote for Hillary Clinton just as a true Republican would vote for Reagan again. They are Republican trying to get you to vote for Obama because they know McCain can win over him. Obama is winning the states that are always RED and they will be RED in November , do you really think Obama will win states like AL that have been red for many presidential elections. Hillary Clinton is winning the blue states becuase those are the true Democrats voting for her.

well ya'll go ahead vote for obama, and I will be sure to vote on the republican ticket come november, I would rather change parties than vote for barack obama, we need a brain not a speaker. which it just depends on which barack your talking to at the moment, sometimes he's the preacher, sometimes he's ronald reagan, and at others he's home boy. I think john mccain will do just fine.

Well, if people won't vote for me then I will just steal the votes anyway!
She is resorting to desperate tactics. If she is going to be able to sleep at night knowing full well that she became a nominee by not playing by the rules then God help America!

The woman is power hungry – this has nothing to do with America that is screaming at the top of its voice that they want change! How else do you explain Barack winning so many states? Barack's lead is depressed only because the Clintons are resorting to "fairy tale" tactics! Whose campaign is proving to be a fairy tale now?

I read somewhere that she is not flip flopping on her WORD which is supposed to be LAW by the way – on the issue of FL and MI delegates! Shame on her! And shame of you all who are blatantly supporting a lier and a manipulator! I don't believe for a second that she did not know that her campaign aide planted questions in the audience for her to answer and shine on! BOOOOOOO shame on Hillary! !

Again, these claims that presidents would "do" things. Presidents can only veto laws and they can cajole others into making laws they like. Regarding the vote for Washington DC, this is an old one. And, it will never get through unless there is a compensatory increased vote for the "other" side (people talk about giving Utah an extra one).

I just have a few questions for ALL you Hillary supporters. What is her experience? Can anyone truly explain to anyone what experience she has, what substance she contains that qualifies her to be the prisident. Being a first lady does not put you in the seat nor do you acquire the hands on experience to do that job of a president. Sure she has been a Senator for 8 years, but what has she done? What has she done for New York, what has she done for the people, what has she done for our country. Why is she so evasive with records and documentation? From her first jobs after graduating college she has been surrounded by controversy. While working at the Rose Law Firm there were questions about her billing practice, then she was given clients by her then Governor husband Bill, and then placed on the board of Walmart at his request. It seems that she has and still does seek out money, and power and will do anything to achieve both. What happened to all the people who were clients of the whitewater development, and after all that all the parties went to jail except for bill and hillary. Then while in the white house there were scandals and inappropriate conduct not just from bill, but from hillary as well. What happened to all the reports about hillary renting out rooms in the white house, another example of her thrist for money. What happened to the documents from her past that miraculously appeared in the white house. It seems that her "SUBSTANCE" and "EXPERIENCE" that she has, has all been on how to rip off American people in one form or another. Can anyone tell me anything good that has come from her, 8, 16, 32 years of experience, anything good for someone other than her and bill? If one person can tell me please, what has she done? What is this experience and substance that makes her a viable candidate?

Can we honestly servive another Republican President?? Can our men and women in the armed forces survive another 100 years?? Are all the parents in the world willing to hand over their precious children for a war we can't possibly win only to come home in a box?? Can we keep shelling out mega-bucks for things we need to survive in the United States (food, gas, doctors, etc) in the name of war?? Do we want someone who isn't afraid to take action in order to help the people in the United States?? I for one feel alone. I feel my President and Congress has deserted us all. All anyone cares about is the war and feeding people in other countries. What about the people in the United States?? Aren't we hungry?? Do we have a home to live in?? What about all those people who is loosing their homes?? What about the people who have lost everything they had in tornados and floods??Where's the help for them?? Isn't it time that the people in the United States come first?? We need someone who will take charge and lead us in the right direction without looking back.

I am fed up the people that think Obama can do no wrong. In contrast, people and the media that are trying to keep Hillary out take issue with everything she says or does. In addition, many reporters and journalists talk positively about Obama and play up doubt regarding Hillary, what happened to objectivity rather than subjectivity?

People that people that perceive Obama to be the “star” of the future allows naiveté because they easily influence. The truly “educated” voter is paying attention and after thoughtful analysis arrive at making the right choice for President, which is Hillary.

She should have won Super Tuesday, she could have wrapped this up.
Instead she decided to play the race,gender and latino card.
She should have stuck with nostalgia,
she looks like a relic of the past and is relying on Guliani antics of placing all her eggs in Texas,YIKES

obama will be over his head in a postwar economy.the war machine has been in office as long as he has.we are haeded for 1980s high unemployment.he promiseing jobs and money that are not there be careful what you wish for you just mite get it.

I fully agree with Shirley: "Hillary is the one for the job. Obama is all talk. Hillary has proven that she walks the walk she talks. She is truely for equal rights for all.."

WELL DONE, HILLARY!!! No taxation without representation!

Lucas, Nashville February 11, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Puerto Rico is not 51st states, because they choose not to. Is not because US doesn't want them!

Hillary may not be a great person.. but she is hard working experienced and she can get things fix.

my .02
If Hillary is installed by super delegates it would cement my impression that something stinks big time. It would be the most destructive thing they could do to the party. No one cares if she offers him VP. She would lose the general election.

In a time where someone like Obama has reengaged people to vote again, to feel they have a voice, Clinton and a corrupt elite would be causing their own downfall.

Besides the fact that if Clinton were the nominee, she would lose. Too many people will not vote for a president who has already been bought and paid for.

How is she going to do all this stuff she says she'll do? Mandate it? Now she thinks she will be coronated as Queen .
She's all talk and makes promises she know darn well she can't get done to pander for the vote election after election and the stupid people believe it. Thats how theyve used the blacks over the years and now doing it with the Latinos and they believe it. Just like this health care issue. The people think it will be for free. Huh! It would just be another program stacked with fraud like the Medicade is. We don't need any more Socialism in this country. Its a Republic.
She fired her Mexican staffer. Must have been done with her and now has to get the black one back. Hmmmm? I can't imagine why. What a joke.

Hllary knows her momentum is gone. She's scrambling wherever she can to get some kind of appeal. She's worried and is reaching at thin air. She's a great old school politician. Out with the old in with the new.

Obama has the will of the people. The people's WILL will be done. Hillary is polictics as usual and should step aside.

But Hillary that should have been part of your 35years experience….did you just learn of it?

This is not a Democracy…its a Republic, just like the Roman Republic. Too many similarities to even begin!

This is Hillary at her finest, pandering for votes. The fact that DC does not have a vote is written into the Constitution. The entire Legislative branch represents DC.

Realistically DC should be part of Maryland if they want a vote. Let them be included in the rest of the state. Do not give them a seperate vote on their own. Otherwise Los Angeles and New York City and Houston should also have their own seperate delegates not included in the state count.

Why didn't this happen when the Democrats had control over the White House and the Congress – you know, when Hillary was getting all ofher "experience"

Any port in a storm.

The Clintons have had years of opportunity to put her policies into play. Why did she just find her voice in New Hampshire? My guess is she hired and drama coach and a mouth piece. It is true, both Obama and Clinton the dedicated their lives to help people. Hillary's greatest accomplishments are a failed healthcare plan due to mismanagement not opposition and a vote for war that destroyed our economy, our standing in the world, and that cause most of the problems she is trying to rectify. How does this make her a good leader, manager and visionary? As for Obama, he needs to inject more policy information in to his stump speech. He has great policies, but they are not mentioned in his stump. Instead, you have to go to his website to read these policies. The same for McCain. I look forward to hear more from McCain and Obama.

It's amazing how biased cnn is.Everytime I tun it on all I see is Obama…..

The republicans are laughing like fools over the way the dems are fighting over the Hillary/Obama drama.Obama does not have the experience and he will not win against McCain.If he gets the nomination the republican attack machine will be all over him for his lack of expereince,drug use etc.Wake up…the future of our country is at stake…Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bill Clinton the best president ever, you all suffer from Amnesia Does the economy ring a bell?? HELLo in there??? best economy during Clinton
it will be same even better with Hillary yeah for her Clinton 08
Im Independent if Hillary doenst get the nomination I will vote for McCain in november I rather him than the "sweet talker obama"
Hillary you go girl!!! you all anti Clinton eat your hearts out

what do you want me to moderate

We all kind of know, with hatred where we can land. So keep that aside and think about who can do a better job. Promises are part of politics. Who can keep promises well Men or Women? You've got the answer?

I agree the District of Columbia SHOULD have equal treatment in Congress

That said, I doubt Hillary's ability to get anything done on this matter as well as her conviction to try. Between fake southern accents, crocodile tears, the fact that she campaigned for GW Bush in 2004 so she wouldn't have to wait until 2012 when Kerry was out of office for the Democratic Nomination and now individually pandering to every primary contest I don't know if she has a sincere bone in her body.

Hillary Clinton seems to have a fundamental difference of opinions with the truth and facts of just about any situation. She is manipulative, conniving and power hungry. If she wins the presidency, it will be as disastrous this time as it was the first time she was president (1992-2000), she might pull off another budget surplus but what will she shut down to get it (the Clintons already crippled the military in the name of an artificial budget surplus once)?

If you (like me) don't want to find out what disasters she has planned for us the Vote John McCain 2008!

"So if Obama brought this issue of DC voting rights to the forefront he would have been hailed as visionary. But since it's Hillary bringing up the issue, it's called pandering?"

Well, I guess the point is that Obama didn't feel the need to bring it up. And I'm sure we wouldn't call him visionary. That's not one of the points that makes him a visionary.

He (and Hillary) did do some work in the Senate last year (co-sponsored a Lieberman bill) to advance the D.C. cause.

I do think if Obama brought it up, it would seem like pandering. And I'd hope that my fellow Obama supporters would call him out (though I'm sure the Clinton supporters would be first in line for that – as they should be.)

how many of these states obama won vote for a democrate for president 1

We sure do need change. That would be anyone but Bush. I have always thought if I were to have brain surgery, would I choose the one who has done it before, or, would I chance it on the one who hasn't. That is called a no brainer.
YES WE WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Hillary, they kick you and you get up over and again and dust your self off. You have what I am looking for in a Commander and Chief.

Hillary need ours help! please go out and vote for her and donate money to her campaign. Let make Hillary the First Female President of the United States.

Hillary has what gamblers call a "tell." She arches her eyebrows and puts her hand on her heart. it's an exaggerated affect that's meant to convey sincerity, but that really signifies that she doesn't believe what she's saying.

Another well-known example of a "tell": a boxer who opens his eyes extremely wide and makes a "come-on" gesture with his hand, shortly after he has been seriously pummeled by his opponent. It's meant to suggest "I'm not hurt," but usually means he can be knocked out with one more good shot to the jaw.

Hillary's eyes have gotten very, very wide lately.

I always laugh when things turn as such.

HILLARY FANS, why do you keep saying the same old thing over and over and over. He is all speak, has no real plans. Just STOP already, get educated and look for yourself. God I hate that line, gets so old. Do a little research for gods sake.

And yes this is pandering. Anyone that says not, is a complete and total moron.

what is wrong with the question

After so call years of experience, Hillary finally cares about DC voter rights. Another political tactic! Hillary will say and do anything for votes.

Obama 08!

More whinning!!

Hillary is done it is over Obama has what it takes to lead this country.
Sorry Hill time to give it up.

Women[ and men who are not afraid to vote for a woman] we need to UNITE and get woman in the White House, we are very good at cleaning up after men, just give her a chance. I tell friends of mine , watch 2 hrs. on cable and how they paint her in such a negative view , and they were shocked, so they asked thier friend to do the same and I think we did help we did help, she did win in Az. Every little bit helps. Cable is so bias, I thought they were suspose to bring us the news not make it with thier slant supporting who they think should win!!! If I want that type of news I would watch Fox.

Last time I checked, DC has never had representation in the 200+ years of our country. Its not a new thing. If you were born there and dont like it, move to Virginia or Maryland. 10 miles away at the most? If you moved to DC from somewhere else, you knew what you were getting and made a choice. Live with it.

That said, if they are bent on changing the rules mid-game, the easiest and therefore best solution would be to let DC residents vote in Maryland since DC resides in what would be MD territory anyway. This solution fixes the so-called "tax without rep" issue and implementing it wont change the makeup of Congress.

How's that for a common sense, non-partisan solution?

what is wrong with the ,

Speaking of things that Hillary could have fought for during the first Clinton administration:

1) DC voting rights
2) Clean, renewable energy and the promotion of "green" industry
3) cap on carbon emissions and serious move to curb global warming
4) inclusion of worker rights and environmental protections into any and all multi-national trade agreements
5) pretty much anything else she's promoting now.

Hillary wants to have it both ways. She counts her time as First Lady as part of her vaunted experience, but doesn't want to be judged on the shortcomings of those years.

If Hillary were elected President, would the "vast right wing conspiracy" she liked to talk about just roll over? Nope. And we'd get another four years of in-fighting and bickering, while our economy and our planet fall apart.

For those who asked about Hillary's stance on DC voting rights prior to this, you will want to know that she supported the Lieberman (S. 1257) Bill when it was introduced back in 2004. The bill was defeated by the Republicans. Both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama co-sponsored and supported this bill at that time.

She says something about this now, looking for votes. How can anyone have faith in this insincere woman ?? Amazing.

The voters in D.C will see through this ploy when they vote overwhelmingly for Obama.

All her years in Washington she never spoke up about this issue.

I will be soo glad when she gives her concession speech.

I believe Hillary Clinton to be the best person for the job as President. She has certainly paid her dues with 35 years of experience. Hillary will be the one to set this country back on the right course. She has backbone and not afraid to fight for what is right. I'm afraid Mr. Obama does not have what it will take to be successful. You can't talk someone to death in order to get them to see things your way. You have to bite the bullit and do it. I also don't approve of the way Mr. Obama is being comparred to John F Kennedy. JFK was a remarkable person and his memory should not be tarnished by someone trying to take his place. That just doesn't work with me. If Mr. Obama can't stand on his own 2 feet without using JFK then he needs to step aside. If you compare accomplishments between Clinton and Obama, Clinton has it. Hillary, you have my whole families vote-go for the gold!

She cares about YOU! That's why in her THIRTY-FIVE YEARS of experience, she has worked so hard to get proper representation to DC…

Oh, wait. She didn't ever express a concern over this til now. Sorry, my mistake.

Jim said: "I understand Women will vote for her no matter what …"

Shame on you! What would your mother say about that statement?

For the record – I am female and white – I voted for Obama. My vote had nothing to do with gender or color. It had to do with him being a new player compared to the rest that are running on both sides. Yes, it's likely he won't remain "fresh" and different, but it's a start toward replacing the old guard on both sides.

Don't insult our intelligence. Get over your "manliness" and do something positive in this election.

"Obama does not resort to such lame attempts to pander."

Yes he can!

Newsflash, Hillary: Restructuring congress isn't one of the president's powers.

And you know it, panderer.

I have always wondered how you can give Washington DC a vote here and there but not full representation.

Must be a political thing….morality is often out the window.

Anna, SW Missouri wrote:

"Jim—the DNC did not take your vote away from you, your state Democrat Party leaders did. The rules were determined many months ago, and they chose to go against the rules. They knew what the rules were, so how could they have had your best interest in mind when they went against the rules. Most of these leaders in your state are Hillary supporters. It is rediculous to blame the DNC for this. All of the states that followed the rules should not be punished for following the rules. Your state party leaders thought they were going to get headlines for crowning Hillary, and they took your vote away.

The next time you vote in your state, I suggest you do your research and vote the politicians in your state, that backed this rediculous move, out. They are the ones that did this to you."

Well said, Anna. Everyone in Florida and Michigan should read this post and listen to your advice. It's unbelievable that your votes have been taken away, but it was your state party leaders that did it, not the DNC.

Big surprise! The Republicans wave their Bibles and pander to the religious right. The Democrats pander to the liberal left for gay marriage, gun control and social programs. The truth is with the Republicans the rich get richer, and with the Democrats taxes shoot through the roof.
Wake up people the country needs more than two worthless choices.

how many of these states obama won vote for a democrate for president how about 0

Obama where is the beef your campain is running purely on HOPE and Change! And no one including the biais media is asking him what he plans to Change about this country? You went from I wouldn't have voted for the Iraq war (which you could not have because you were not a Senator then) to I did not vote for it. Hillary is clear on all of her issues but you are not; from the Iraq war to her health care plan you just tap dance your way around these issue s with your HOPE and CHANGE concerts and never really explaining your plan for change. I just hope my fellow Americans wake up before we are forced to live the nightmare of "HOPE andCHANGE" The last person who wanted CHANGE for this country is now sitting in office and he CHANGED us alright we are now the most hated country in the world all thanks to his CHANGE!!! BECAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR!!!!

Obama would never pander to get votes, he is a man of integrity, YES WE CAN

STOP! Think how many of you have later changed your mind about something because you realized that you should have thought about it sooner or made a different choice. Life experience is the best teacher. Your observations on life in your twenties or thirties most often leave you with different views years later. Hillary should be given the same benefit.

I truly believe that she will work hard for the changes that she has talked about during her campaign. To elect Obama would be a grievous mistake! If he is the candidate, I will not vote! I would consider him at another time. The people that intend to vote for Obama need a reality check. Think about the HUGE problems this country is facing and you want a trainee to do the job of the President. Bush claimed that he could bring people together too, THINK!

I find interesting that they are touting that Obama has affluent educated people voting for him. Affluent is more of the same…. In contrast, Hillary has low to middle income voting for her, what they are implying. I have a BA and I am working on my Masters in Public Health; I resent this stupid remark about the more educated voting for Obama. No, I am not affluent and never want that title. Another example is the nurses that support Hillary they all have an education.

Hillary is the best candidate; she truly does care about making our lives better and has the experience and intelligence. Obama is of the same mindset but needs more time. He does not explain how he will pay for all his promises; moreover, he like any President will have to work with Congress and the Senate. Obama lives in a house that is over 1.5 million dollars, not bad for a beginner.

Do you really believe that Obama is not guilty of saying “anything” to be elected? It will scare me if Obama becomes President Remember over one hundred times he did not vote as Senator, usually to be silent is either to agree or cop out. This country does not need him and his copycat persona of MLK. Martin Luther King is a true credit to humanity, but no one can be him again. I will not vote if Obama is the nominee.

I don't needs Obama's hope of empty promises, most of which he can't spell out. He might be a great speaker but we need a doer, there are never any guarantees that everything will be accomplished. Let's see if you've devoted 35 years to this country and it's causes and take the abuse she gets and yes, "she keeps on ticking". She'll continue to do so even if she doesn't win this election. The rest of you would'nt last a day. Have some respect for those who get up everyday and try to make a difference in the lives of so many whiners who don't really deserve hers or others' effots. Some people do things because they actually care and want to contribute. Put yourself their shoes, would you do it and how much would you take?

bdc February 11, 2008 11:04 am ET

Ready?
Set?

pander, pander, pander pander, pander, pander pander, pander, pander

Thankx BDC. All that need to be said here! But you owe me for a new keyboard. It is full of coffee now!! ; )

I saw a good argument for why the people of D.C. don't deserve representation. I forget what it was, but it totally convinced me, and it would convince you too, if you saw it. So Hillary Clinton probably hasn't seen it, or else she was just pandering. Or most likely both.

Hillary is just reaching at this point.. her campaign manager quit because the ship is sinking…. She's not going to win in D. C. People are too smart for that. Look..
CNN did a voter breakdown on who votes for who… and I have to say it is 100 percent accurate. Obama swept this weekend in every state and everyone knows he is going to win this tuesday the 12th. Ohio and Texas are more than likely going to go to Hillary. Ohio because the state consist of people with low income and more than likely a low education(Hillary voters). Texas is going to Hillary because Hispanics(Hillary voters) vote for names, not who the candidate is. That's how Bush won in 2000.

Side Bar: I don't know if its just me but this new found "voice" that Hillary discovered is more like a mother reading bedtime stories to you while addressing the issues . I feel like she's trying to hypnotize me. lol

Vince February 11, 2008 11:06 am ET

Obviousily making this announcement the day before the Primary is just a ploy to win votes. Does Hillary realy expect people to be that gullible?

Umm…YES…she does…after all the only people voting for her are uneducated high school drop outs……

Obama has achieved something impossible for anyone on earth to do! And it is hatred in the hearts of his followers against the Clintons!

And about the minorities, none have done great things as the Clintons have done especially for the blacks in this country. He is also called the first black President, and as soon as they saw another black skin, they quickly turned against the Clintons!

I haven't seen anything in my whole life. All these Obama followers will see stars if he gets nominated and the Republicans will come on line for their candidate. He will cease to be the darling of the media! He will cease to be the darling of anyone.

In fact, with all this hatred, you will hand over the Presidency to the Republicans coming year.

After a long, long time it was Clinton who brought back the democrats. Even the nobel Prize winner Al Gore or the great Kerry failed to make a dent!

Go Hillary, Go you are the greatest!

mike, Austin, Tx February 11, 2008 11:05 am ET

Bush is a good man but a worst president that any one can think of….. ! Did we learn a lesson again…. ?

In what Universe is Bush a "good man"…? He lied his was into sending 4000 children of this country to death while killing Tens of thousands of Iraqis and ignoring the real "enemy" in Afghanistan. Please do not be mistaken Bush is a evil self serving liar.

Anytime Hillary says something she's "pandering" …
When Obama opens his mouth to say absolutely nothing, he's 'inspirational"

Our media is so biased, it's shameful. Republican-run media want Obama to win at any costs because they know that if Obama is the Democratic nominee, McCain will win in a landslide!

Hillary is the ONLY PERSON who can beat McCain in November. She's got the experience, the drive, the know how, and the plan to get things done.

HILLARY IN '08
OBAMA IN '16

We MUST get our government our of the hands of the Republicans!!!!

So counting peoples votes is a bad thing…..?

Hillary, One that has experience.

Ed K
Hillary has experience but very poor judgment. Nobody should get elected if he or she had voted for this merciless war in Iraq. Countries across the world (Sri lanka, India, Pakistan, Pillipines) have elected many women PM's and presidents because of the name of their spouse or father, but they have done a disastrous job as the countries leader. Only exception is Indira Ghandi. I see the same trend here, and by the comments Hillary is making, and the way she managers her campaign, I could not foresee her being anything but a good president.
Eitherway who ever gets the DNC nomination needs to get elected, we can not go on this downward spiral anymore.

Maybe that will gain her a few votes. But not much. Obama has DC in his pocket. And rightfully so. He spoke out against the war when Hillary did not. She caved to fear mongering when we needed her to calm the public mind with reason. Not only did she have voice to question Bush but cowered in fear of public disapproval, she had a responsiblity to question him before authorizing a war. The misery and suffering brough about by her cowardly vote is immeasureable. All the policies in the world will not bring back those lives.

Go O!

LeeAnn, your comments are not helping any.

The problem isn't that Hillary is a woman. The problem is the woman she is. She is simply too divisive to pull in enough of the independent vote to retake the White House.

I personally like Hillary.
Will I vote for her if she gets the nomination? Yes
Will I vote for her to get the nomination? No. I want a nominee who can actually win the WH, not a nominee who I want to be President, but who realistically will never get that position.

Obama all the way 2008

Ok, then the next one will be giving Puerto Ricans to vote in Congress.

Hi Guys; Its Hillary all the way. Go Hillary!!!

For everyone who would like to know what the CLINTONS are ready to do to get the nomination just WATCH:

"THE VIDEO HILLARY DOES NOT WANT YOU TO SEE" (Google it)

Its all you need to know!

If this upsets you, take a good, hard look at (touch screen) voting machines around this country! They are ALL susceptible to hacking and tampering as are the tabulating machines. This is a complete outrage!! If our votes cannot be guaranteed and secure we truly do not have a democracy.

I believe that it was Hitler who said that the voter doesn't have to be controlled, only the vote. How true!!

My Fellow Obama Supporters (Voters):

I am calling for accountability of each vote from the "Supre-Delegate". We need to know who they are and how each of them votes!

For years, we have elites ruling over the will of the people. Enough is enough. If the Democratic Party truly want to represent the People, then each super delegate should be held accountable for his/her vote.

I cannot fathom the possibility that the "Party Boss" can overule the people who voted for them.

Also, yes, DC should have a say in this election.

The Obama supporters have an advantage because Hillary has a record and can be unjustly criticized when the situation is different. What has Obama done for us lately? Very little because he has virtually no track record (called by Magic Johnson, a rookie).

Wait till he doe something. Don't you think his detractors will be all over him? Wait til he gets swiftboated by the opposition! Kerry didn't handle that at all and I suspect his choice, Obama, will try to be "nice" and not deal with that criticism either.

Let's get Obama some experience and run him in 2016 with a veep role earlier.
The Republicans will come together, finance him well and McCain will be a formidable candidate. While McCain was "tied up" Obama was riding his tricycle!

Hillary's best shot will come later so let's keep the momentum going so she can be our candidate!

Hillary 2008 and 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The repukes dont want that to happen.Geeee everyone gets to vote,not if they can help it.

Jim in Scottsdale…..please ladies? How rude is that! Please gentlemen works for me. Vote for someone who WILL take care of this country – not for any reason other than she is strong and capable. So she doesn't use teleprompters or win Grammy Awards for speaking…..oh well – that does not make him experienced!

I have never seen such vicious comments about Mrs. Clinton. it borderlines on being mentally disturbed. No matter what she does the Obama fanatics has a smart mouth retort. It sounds like kids in grade school instead of an Adult Presidential election.
Mr. Obama is the biggest panderer of all time. He is everything to everyone and if we make a mistake and elect him president of our great nation, he will do nothing for no one.

Why didn't Bill and Hillary make this a reality during the 8 years that they were in office. Why all of a sudden now? I can't deal with 8 years of Bill and possible 8 years of Hiilary because this country is too big to be run by the Clintons for 16 years. WE NEED CHANGE and can we make it happen? YES WE CAN.

I am a New Yorker and I have yet too see the Clinton's practice what they preach.

omg Hillary you cant see the forest for the trees

LeeAnn, do you really want Hillary + Bill Representing the interests of women in this country?

All you women need to stand up for Hillary. All these men bashing her is undeserved. A lot of The men would like for us women to be their slave. They know how hard women work and how badly many of us have been treated in the past. Let these blah blah men keep right on running their mouth but don't let them tell you how to vote. Vote Hillary. She will do more for women and children than a man ever will.

Is she having fun yet?

Ron…Thanks for the post
We laugh so hard at work when we read it
We are amazed on how clueless you are

I would love to tell you the facts about Hillary and Obama

But no amount of truth can get you out of the clouds
I will say though…take a little time and use the internet

The truth will set you free

Hillary had her shot at healthcare under Bill and her plan was a complete failure and it wasted millions and millions of taxpayer dollars. The Clinton's ignore foreign policy issues and have a looonnnng history of lying and cheating. Also, Hillary is the most divisive figure in Washington, and when you divide congress, you don't get anything done. When you divide congress, you have to buy votes with pork barrel spending. Is that what you want?

How funny….not one comment on my comment. Hope that means people are reading it and understanding what we are voting on – and the issues.

And gentlemen? Perhaps it is in your own house where things need to change. Women are no longer around to be suppressed. Shameful!

If Obama gets the nomination McCain will be the next president! and Hillary will have an open field in 2012.

someone's getting a little desperate…

Smell that, Hillary? Smells like CHANGE.

As a DC resident, I'm personally offended by this behavior. Scraping the bottom of the barrel pretty hard, isn't she? Were she not in trouble, DC would be an afterthought in terms of campaigning in this primary. And to suddenly show interest in an issue which has been a concern for tax paying residents for such a long time is unbelievable. It seems that she'll never understand that she's transparent to voters. I find her abhorrent. I know of only one individual in my network who will vote Hillary. The rest, across the board (and including VA and MD residents), will vote Obama.

Hope she continues to stay here fabricating random promises for the remainder of today and tomorrow. Next will she promise no more rats? No more 50 car motorcades blocking traffic when the president travels the city? No more traffic on the beltway? It has been and will continue to be a waste of her time to campaign in Washington, DC, NoVa and nearby MD. Perhaps next she'll go to Western Va and try to drum up some tears for the wildfire victims. That seems on par with her level of taste and ability to judge human response properly.

I'm from Pennsylvania – and I think DC shouldn't just be given voting rights in Congress, it should be given full statehood. It's time for our country to move on from this north-south battle by giving DC statehood. It may not be a traditional state in the sense of form of governance, but states are not prescribed under the constitution to follow a particular form of governance, as so long as it doesn't go against the national security of the nation.

Go Hillary. I agree that DC should have representation. Good Luck.

Nice timing Hillary, after losing the primary in DC tomorrow she'll forget about this issue.
Heck, even if she won she'd forget about this issue.

California Lady – please read each of the candidates healthcare proposals….one covers all without garnishing wages (didn't read that there) and the other creates the 'haves' and 'have nots'. Well, for me…I'll go with someone who is willing to take care of all of us – not just some selected people. And if given the opportunity to make those selections now – what will I be shorted on later?

I am not for Drivers Licenses for undocumented people here in the US. Senator Obama is.

I am not for voting for someone who uses prompters to read 'the message'. I am for someone who talks about every subject from their head – without crip notes.

I am for someone who is best prepared. For me that is Senator Clinton.

We can barely make ends meet now, and we can't afford anymore taxes to support a universal health care system. We don't even know how much she is going to tax our wages to make this possible. Bush has already bankrupt our nation, and Hillary will do the same. She should put her health care idea on the back burner until we can straighten out the deficit. Is she going to take our hard earned money so we can pay for illegals health care? We already give them food stamps, medicaid, and a free education.

That's our Hill. Same old Clinton politics. Tell 'em what they want to hear wherever you happen to be.

If she is so experienced then she should know that just because they vote for her does not mean that the people of DC would automatically get voting representation in Congress. It would take a Constitutional amendment for that. It was tried in 1978 and died for lack of ratification in 1985. Of course Hillary has no idea what the Constitution says – nor does she care.

She'll never win in DC, but aside of that. She touts 35 years of experience. Why haven't we received a vote in Congress in the last 35 years if this was such an important issue to her?

Go Hillary! Every delegate counts. Hillary has Michigan and Florida delegates that belong to her. She needs to fight to get them counted in her column as well. This is a no brainer. Hillary is qualified to be Commander and Chief of the United States of America. Obama is not. Someone please tell me what he has accomplished on a national and international level. I see nothing but hype from Obamaland, and no quantifiable substance. Please vote with that in mind. Any candidate can promise the world, but the question is, does Obama have the experience to initiate and accomplish the goals? He may want to honor his campaign promises as President, but I believe he lacks the experience to actually get the job done. Stay tuned, more of a mess for this country if he gets elected. I'm sure he is a nice man, but in my opinion, he does not have the experience to be President at this time. You cannot fault Hillary for competing to win the nomination that she deserves. She is competing against a movement that is moving for the wrong reasons. GO HILLARY…WE NEED YOU!

At this point in the game promising anything will not help. She will do anything to win at this point. Go OBAMA 08.

Asare February 11, 2008 11:07 am ET

I like those who always thinks Obama is all talk to start searching the facts for themselves and stop their rehtoric. Your statements makes me think that you lack some education. Obama is an extra ordinary doer of good things for people. Go search and you will see the experience.

THAT's RIGHT!

Obama once counted to infinity – TWICE!

One upon a time in a land so great, many dreams was formed. It was the American dream. A land so sweet,with a people so generous.What happen, WHY ARE WE NOW SO divided and LOST? DIVISION…. left vs right, republican vs democrat. WE ARE ALL AMERICANS. Mr.Obama brings Hope, the one thing that the founding fathers had in mind, we they created the constitution. We have lost our hope through division , Change is real and hope is refreshing. ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE, AND YES WE CAN. THIS is STILL THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. IT'S TIME FOR HOPE ….. IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE. America can and will be a country admired by all under new LEADERSHIP. Moving forward while leaving the past behind. Obama in 08.

As a Edwards supporter, I have to say, the Obama supporters in these blogs are real haters. Obama was a Senator in Washington too, why hasn't he done anything? I hope Edwards stays neutral and doesn't endorse either of these phonies.

I voted for Clinton when he was in office because i thought he was the best man for the job. This race i find the better person to be Obama. In reality the biggest pockets will win the election.

Hillary believes that the people of the U.S. of America are as it says, "We the people." Obama is nice but Hillary means business! "We" all need to be supporting each other, and "we" all need health care. If Hillary is not the democratic nominee, then I'm not voting in the U.S. presidential election in November. She's the person to clean up house; not Obama nor McCain nor Huckabee. This is not about a so called black man and a women, it's about who can get the job done and frankly, Hillary is our only option!! Vote Hillary or be prepared for disaster!

Obama can't even figure out which button to push in the Illinois senate chamber, and HE's your choice?

Pander? Like the great Obama doesn't pander? Remember when he talked to the hispanic voters and suddenly claimed that the Hispanic and immigration influx was not affecting the African American job supply? Who was pandering then?

Despite the pundits that claim affluent, college-educated voters only support Obama…there are plenty of us who see Obama as the candidate he is: all talk, all raw ambition to win at any cost (even at the division of the DNC) and no substance.

Let's make Texas a separate nation, too. And I think my HOUSE should get it's own senator, by the way.

I bet when she campaigns in Puerto Rico, she'll promise them they will be the 51st state.

Obama does not resort to such lame attempts to pander. And he does not cry on cue. Or arrange a fake self-loan or staff shakeup just for sympathy and attention. He's the real deal. She's all drama.

SAVE THE DRAMA, VOTE OBAMA.

Brad, Obamaha NE February 11, 2008 10:52 am ET

pander, pander, pander.

didn't she get the clue this weekend?

if she wins the nomination it will be because of superdelegates.

it will be the equivalent of King George's Supreme Court win.

the people will again be overruled by the elite.

and i will move to some place warm.

PLEASE, Please, Please MOVE… you are the only voter in NE!

HILLARY FOREVER!

David, Dan, Darryl, Gerard, Bernard, Dameun, James, Vince, James, Scott, Milton, Mike, Jim, Brad, Bukky, Matt, Bruno, Ron, David, Scott, Matt, Scott, Mike, Austin, Mark…….. Same old guys trolling and making the same negative comments over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and…..

It looks like their mother wasn't nice enough to them when they were little. Wah..

Isn't it apparent to anyone else that a year ago, Hillary was the clear far and away front runner and now she is losing primaries and caucauses in states where she should be easily beating her opponents? Should the nominee of the democratic party be the nominee because she won bigger states?

I think people and the media are missing the message here, Hillary has the years and supposed record and the feelings and she is losing out to a first time senator for her own parties nomination.

I laugh when her campaign downplays her losses in small states. There is no downplaying when you were the clear cut front runner a year ago. She is losing and they know it. Quite sad.

Oh what a bitter pill it will be for both Hill and Bill to swallow when he is nominated.

Hillary stands for CHANGE & HOPE, and nobody pays attention. Yet, this newbie, Obama guy comes along from the ghetto, where he ought to be confined, and media showers him with attention.

Hillary has been a champion of CHANGE & HOPE. Her 20 years of experience proves it.

CHANGE the rules as you go along to your advantage (DC voting rights, Nevada caucus venue, campaign in Florida,demand Florida & Michigan votes be counted ), and HOPE voters won't see through.

Jim—the DNC did not take your vote away from you, your state Democrat Party leaders did. The rules were determined many months ago, and they chose to go against the rules. They knew what the rules were, so how could they have had your best interest in mind when they went against the rules. Most of these leaders in your state are Hillary supporters. It is rediculous to blame the DNC for this. All of the states that followed the rules should not be punished for following the rules. Your state party leaders thought they were going to get headlines for crowning Hillary, and they took your vote away.

The next time you vote in your state, I suggest you do your research and vote the politicians in your state, that backed this rediculous move, out. They are the ones that did this to you.

Mrs Clinton with all due respect, this has always been an outrage, D.C. not being represented. But, you arguing for D.C. now after all the years you and Mr. Clinton have been in Washington is quite dubious, and very transparent. Don't just do the right thing when it benefits you. Please, to quote your husband, "Give me a break".

If there is not voter verification in Caucaus, that explains the success BO is having in those states, you know the young voter will voter more than once if given the chance, also under 18 is aloud to vote is crazy. That is the first think that needs investigating and change.

how can you support hillary? most of her stances may look good at first look, but actually turn out HORRIBLE when you put them into practice.

In May 2007, Sen. Lieberman introduced S. 1257, the Senate version of the DC voting rights bill So far he’s got seven cosponsors, and it’s good to see that they include two of the Democratic presidential candidates, along with other Democrats from across the political spectrum, and the two senators from Utah (both Republican)

Two of these co-sponsors were Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.

Granted, both probably had a mix of genuine support for this bill and certainly an eye to the pending (or at that point, ongoing) campaign.

So if Obama brought this issue of DC voting rights to the forefront he would have been hailed as visionary. But since it's Hillary bringing up the issue, it's called pandering?

This is exactly the retarded thinking that will ensure Republicans keep the White House. I'm voting Democrat no matter who is nominated. The Republican choices are far too scary to even consider.

OMG!!! BLAH, BLAH, BLAH!!! I've never heard more whiners in a blog in my life. Oh, I want Hilary; Oh, I want Obama….You realize that if McCain is the Republican nominee, more Dems will go for McCain than either of the DEM Candidates. I think we should get Colin Powell, now there is a Candidate everyone can respect on either side of the aisle.

Hilary will get the nod and will pick Obama as VP and then they will both lose to McCain. Hmmm, what does this tell you?

Did Sen.Clinton say "Taxation without Representation". Where in the hell is her tax returns what"s she got to hide. As much as I dislike Bush/Chenney even they show their tax information! This is a bad sign for the Billary.

Rather than spew the same old "its time for a change," its enlightening that Hilary is able to think on her feet. Who hasn't in the past wondered why DC doesn't have voting rights. Fifty years ago I probably asked that same question, and never pursued an answer. I didn't ask to have it on a referendum – I didn't write letters to the editors or have the Internet to hound the media about it. But, yes it did cross my mind several times over the years.

Is Hilary pandering – no my friends, she is merely thinking of making everyone in this nation eligible to vote and be counted. You don't see it that way because you don't want to. If we have people in South America or Central America, or Puerto Rico, in Canada, overseas voting – this is only right to allow DC the same.

Always looking for the negative – its easier to find than the positive.

Getting D.C. a member in congress will not be a big general election campaign issue, but what about drivers licences for illegals. Now that has got to be the biggest piece of political pandering i have ever seen, Obama trying to get a few latino votes by giving illegal aliens drivers licences. I highly doubt very many Obama supporters, support or even know Obama supports giving licences to undocumented workers. How can someone who is the President of the United States of America in a time of uncertainty ever entertain the idea of giving people who sneak into the United States such a priveledge. It will kill him in a general election, these so called independant voters will not support obama when they find out his stand on drivers licences for illegals.

"Ok, how long was HIllary first lady and a senator? Not once did she raise this issue."

How typical of the Obama crowd — rip into a fellow Democrat while not having a single fact to back things up.

Senator Clinton co-sponsored the D. C. House Voting Rights Act of 2007…the very act CITED IN THE ARTICLE.

OBAMA is not all talk watch what you say who leading in states now lol.

More pandering and lying from the rich lady in the bad pant suit?

Here's where her money is coming from. She's toast in a fewe days once the MSM picks this up!

Link

The most basic tenet of American democracy is no taxation without representation. If DC suddenly has a real congressman, they will have to pay income tax, which i believe they do not now. This is the same reason Puerto Rico voted to not become a state some years back. She makes this promise, but I'm certain people in DC may be happier the way they are. If the people think about it, they will vote against her for making this very promise

If CNN is biased toward Obama, why do they keep making it look like Hillary is winning when she's not? They include "super" deligates who haven't actually voted. CNN, and anyone who knows the process, know they can (and do) change their minds. They should only show the pledged deligates, because those are the only one's that matter at this point. Their is no CNN bias, this is not FOX news. Clinton supporters are bitter that Obama gets positive press, but that's because he runs a positive campaign. This type of bitter, angry politics, is exactly what we don't need .

Obama plans to visit John Edwards in his home, to get his endorsement. Big deal! Hillary will get the endorsements of Ann Coulter And Karl Rove.

Talk about media bias! You go girl! Hillary 08 (in Arkansas)

Any thing she does is judge Obama turn is coming

We continue to see how these caucus/primary processes leave voters behind. In our state, voters couldn't even get into the caucus lines within the timeframes alotted.

Now I understand why the wisdom and years of experience of "insiders," aka superdelegates, may be necessary to annoint the candidates. What concerns me is some of them think they need to vote according to the voters that were able to vote.

I honestly think Hillary is almost out of this race, shortage on donors and money is always a campaign killer. Votes for Hillary will just be a waste.

She's not "walking the walk." This is called pandering, pure and simple. I'd say the same thing if it were Obama, McCain, or Huckabee.

Can't anyone else see the calculating moves that Hiliary is doing to win this nomination. Crying at the right time, coming up with new proposals, sending out her husband to talk bad about Barack and then acting like she didn't have anything to do with it. It's all so calculating, devious and cold. A vote for Hilary is a vote for the typical Washington politics. Barach is a vote for a fresh start and the time to take this country back to the kind of america I grew up in and was proud to be a part of.

You'd better vote for HillBilly or she'll start crying and screaming again…….

And we all know he can read since that is all Senator Obama does at any of his rallys…..nothing from the heart or mind – just reading the lines given to him – he should also be up for an Academy Award for best performance as a Politician.

It is time for D.C. be made a State. I think it would be fitting to start off a whole new period of American History by finally making the Nation's Capital a formal and real part of the Nation…

On a similar note, I also think that Puerto Rico needs to be given State status.

There's 2 new States to start off a new beginning for America.

Jim, your vote was not taken away by the DNC, it was taken away by the leaders of your Democratic party in Florida. Most of these leaders support Hillary! The rules were decided months ago, and your state leaders went against them. Why should states that followed the rules and waited to have their primaries according to the rules be penalized now because your own state officials decided to break the rules. Get over it, and the next time you vote for state officials, do your research and vote the jerks out that put you in this situation.

If Clinton is nominated, I will vote Republican for the first time in my life.

All I want to say is if our Democratic Party is going to crumble in the end, ITS YOU WHO WANTED THIS CONFLICT, AND ITS YOU WHO WANTS TO MAKE ABIG SCENE OUT OF IT! STOP HATING!

WOMEN – notice all the men on her bashing Hillary. Now is the time women stand up and quit taking this crap from the men. The things they are saying are dispicable and unfounded.
Hillary does have ideas and is up on the state of the nation. She will get things done if WE give her the chance.

Men who bash Hillary are poor excuses. I would be ashamed.

brad from Obamaha (how childish!) I would RUN out of NE too. Don't wait until Hillary is elected, get out of there NOW. Such a joke!!!

Nothing against the DC voting rights … I just have to ask myself why she has not promoted that when her husband was in charge ? Maybe she could have done something as a Senator.

To come though on the day before the election and promise (also) this as her 'highest priority' is cheap. It's so obvious and of course it may work with the simple minded voter who votes for the biggest promise even if there is no sincerity backing up those words.

As a president you don't 'hand out' voting rights, you have to go through congress. The republicans hate her and will block whatever she puts on the table. She would be able to complain about congress but that won't help.

Her mouth is so much bigger than her hands – literally – and her promises so much shorter than her reach.

OK … on another issue : I think we will see her crying again on March 2nd or March 3rd, don't you think ?

Hillary is pandering because she's gonna get swept AGAIN on tuesday. She's set to get stomped by Obama in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.

She's trying to get a good chunk of DC with this ploy. Unlike Obama(whom she claims hasn't been in Washington long enough) she has been in DC for 16 years and never has made this open promise.

She's jonny come lately for the soul reason of votes, votes, votes. Hillary is politician to the core. RIght to the core.

I've always remembered that what is put in writing can come back to haunt you. Well, a lot of these hateful comments about Hilary Clinton will be remembered long and hard. I know a winner can't retaliate – but I hope you all are around to see what she can do – and only wish those of you who are so full of hate for her, would not share in the good times.

Go Hilary – your voice is not daunting, nor shrill like that of Obama, and you don't have to yell like a mad man to get your views across.

Just to show that I'm fair – Obama I'm sure has good qualities – maybe he's lived an exemplary life – but he's no where near seasoned enough to take on the humongeous task of running our country. Give him time to get hardened a little at the nastiness and downright cruel and inhumane treatment that Hilary has endured, – then he might be ready to tackle this horrendous task of taking office.

This has to be one of the most blatant exmples of pandering ever!!! I will not sit up here and say that I have never heard Hillary mention this topic before. While i have not personally heard her speak on the matter, I also have not listened to evey one of her speeches or interviews. However, she wants to claim her time as First Lady as experience but was unable to get DC voting rights during her 8 years there. She is going on her 2nd term as Senator and was unable to make this a legitimate issue before now!

I agree with a few others in that Barack was also a Senator and could have pushed for this matter during his time in the Senate as well. That being said, I still see more fault with Hillary on this than Barack as this is another example of her pandering at the last minute to make something out of nothing.Bottom line, she was in a position of power to mke this an issue much earlier than Barack and did nothing of substance.

Yes we can ! DEMOCRACY now, no to Bilary.

She needs the DC vote to keep the delaget race tight. If Obama pulls too far ahead in the elected delegate count, it will be difficult for her to justify the votes of the super-delegates.

The democrats can certainly NO LONGER complain about the Florida recount of 2000. The Obama candidacy is being stolen from the people by the entrenched political "leadership" of the democratic party.

I guess Karl Rove must be on Howard Dean's and Hillary Clinton's speed-dial.

Do and say ANYTHING to win — the Clinton way. Do we really want more of this in the Whitehouse?

Please, NO MORE CLINTONS; NO MORE BUSHES.

For all HIllary's good ideas, she would never be able to convince the republicans, that hate her by the way, to work with her! She is more of the same and she is too polarizing. GO OBAMA.

dear cliton if u be president can u plz help change camden

Universal Health Care. This is a Dream of hers. She doesn't tell the whole plan. She doesn't tell people that she will garnishee your wages if you don't pay for your Health Care premiums does she. Shame on you Hillary.
This is exactly why I would never vote for you, even if you were the last person on earth. We have had enough of you and your husband. This country deserves better.
People need to start reading about the Clinton's and all their corruptness.
Women need to stop voting for her JUST BECAUE SHE IS A WOMAN
I, as a woman want my vote to be based on facts and when I read the facts, believe me, Hillary comes out last. Too much dirty laundry.

Obams is the only candidate that will bring this country back to its full glory.
He will raise our status in the eyes of the world. You can't seriously think another Clinton will have any impact on how the world views us can you?
Enough is enough people, wake up.
Vote Obama

Get the hook!

Stay strong Hillary, you still have supporters out here! You are the most knowledgeable from day one.
Obama is just a speaker.

Hillary is a real piece of work, fires her white campaign Manager and hires a black campaign manager, interesting timing. She is trying anything.

I understand Women will vote for her no matter what and I respect that, but this Woman wants to bring a President that lied under oath was Impeached and now is just the greatrest thing since sliced bread. They have both stolen money which has been proven, have not ethics or morals. The really do want a coronation. The Country can not take a Clinton or another Bush.

This Woman would sell her soul to the devil to get in the White House. and her 35 years experience was not as an elected offical, so that number seems to be a little off.

Please Ladies look at her record as a person and a "politician" there is not much there.

I am a Republican and I will note vote for McCain or Clinton, but I would vote for Obama.

Please we have had enough of King George and King Bill, we don't need Queen Hillary. The bottom line John and Hillary are old time politicians nothing will change. Everyone will be taken care of by handouts from the Govt. Free healthe care, free money. We have sold our pride and our character, that is why we have the same old people running.

Latina for Hillary—-you must have just gotten there in D.C. (there weren't many there in the 80's or 90's). I was born there and lived there most of my adult life before moving to VIrgina. This was an issue for the adults for a while even when the Clintons were in office and they chose not to get involved.

For those inquiring about Obama's involvement on this issue, remember he is a Senator! Bill Clinton was President and could had more influence pushing this issue. They had EIGHT years!

This an election year, where a politician has to be all things to all people; which of course means nothing to no one. If Hillary is elected, "I can imagine no greater calamity for the Union . . ". " As a nation of free men, we are destined to live forever, or die by suicide. "

Cynical comes to mind….so where was Senator Obama after Katrina? That is the opposite question regarding Senator Clintons comments in Washington, DC….

I think the world is changing and from looking at this blog – for the worse. These US citizens are arranging to vote for a guy that just won an award for his ability to talk. Does anyone get it??? talk ??? Senator Obama is by the way, part and parcel of the same organization that all Senator Obama supporters say they want changed.

Cool, then all the endorsements in the world should not matter – the Kennedys, Oprah, etc. but they do matter – whether Senator Obama supporters want to recognize it or not. You are all playing into his hand…face it!

Senator Obama is creating a devisive situation regarding his proposed healthcare program…the 'haves' and the 'have nots'…..not my idea of someone that I feel I can entrust my future to.

Will your healthcare be covered or will we, the rest of the taxpayers be picking up your tab?

I find it hard to believe anything that comes out of Hillarys mouth these days. She's so phoney it makes my skin crawl. Shes backed into a corner – the inevitability of the election slithering away – and she promises the world. Nothing new, just old and tired.

some people need to check there fax before they open there mouth. President Clinton tried to get DC voting rights pasted 4 times while in office.and Hillary has worked with Rep.Eleanor Holmes Norton on this problem for years.Befor Joan starts to sling mud at someone she should take a look at her own Candidates record.we don`t need another G.W.B.

Comment from "african american for hillary" must be from DC.

I am soooo tired of lies, old politics. Has it always been "It is WHO you know
that wins, not your values as a honest human being. Very possibly, the Super
Delegates will have the last call. Evwen Edwards is playing the old game of of "playing the field".

Obama 08

Where was the urgency when you and your hubby were in the White House? Also, I find it interesting that Bill spent 8 years in charge without mentioning this issue but right before he left office he put the "Taxation without Representation" tags on the presidential limo so that Bush would have to take them off. Even then, the Clintons were just playing politics with DC voting rights. In the immortal words of Billy Clint, "Give me a break!"

I WILL GO ONE FUTHER.. LATINA FOR OBAMA.. I WILL BE PRAYING HARD, AND I AM NOT THAT RELIGOUS TO BEGIN WITH THAT HILLARY DOES NOT GET ELECTED, ! THE WOMAN HAS NO SCRUPLES OR MORALS , SHE WIL DO ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING JUST BECAUSE SHE IS POWER HUNGRY, IF SHE WAS SO CONCERNED ABOUT THIS , SHE AND BILL SHOULD HAVE DONE SOMETHING TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE.. SOUNDS LIKE SOUR GRAPES TO ME.. GIVE IT UP HILLARY, PEOPLE ARE TIRED OF YOUR WHINING AND COMPLAINING WHEN THINGS GO WRONG… GRAN FOR CHANCE WISCONSIN…

Ed.K: Wake up and smell the Starbucks. If you seriously think that Obama is a "celebrity" candidate and the Republicans want Obama to be the Democratic candidate, then you clearly are not paying much attention to the news or the campaign in general, which has been going on for over a year now. Obama has fought hard to get where he is now and clearly you're just angry that the American people are beginning to wake up and see what Hillary is really about – winning at all costs. Obama cares about changing our government in a real way. The Republicans are seriously afraid of him – Rush Limbaugh is saying on his show that he will raise money for Hillary to make sure he is not the Democratic candidate. So, when you cast your vote for Hillary, just think about how happy you're making Rush Limbaugh. Aside from that fact that all polls with imaginary matchups of Clinton vs. mcCain or Obama vs. McCain have Obama clearly defeating McCain, while Clinton either loses or is in a statistical tie with McCain.

Manuel, yes you got it.
I never fell for empty words, I can tell who is genuine and who is not.
Obama will say what he thinks people want to hear, not what he really thinks, wants to do. He just wants to be a president no matter what. It is very egoistic approach on his side. All what he promises will be gone if he will be elected -what then his followers will do?
The change is not in words – as he does all the time. It is in acts. People= some people will always make nasty comments no matter what person they choose to not to like does.
So, let's do not listen to them Their words do not mean anything.
Very ggod!
Hillary!

What a hypocrite. She never gave a bleep before but now all of a sudden, when she realizes that she's no longer the shoe-in and is losing state after state, it becomes important to her for D.C voters to have a congressional vote, just when their about to have their primary vote. What a joke!

Go Hillary!!! We have faith in you!!!!

its all about power hunger!. Do and and say what ever to Win..

The press is so unfair to the Clintons, that's exactly what Bill Clinton was talking about when he called Obama campaign a "fairy tale"

go Hilary; you will be the first Female Presidient of the United States of America.
if only i could campaign for you i would have done that voluntarily.
go and deliver the perceived Impossible.

lagos, nigeria

she's not pandering.

it's important to talk about state issues when you are in that state and then carry them to the white house if they vote for you. why is this such a stretch for ppl to get?

go hill – keep it up

D.C. should have voting authority in Congress, but statehood should be completely out of the question. They do not have adequate and efficient revenue sources (tax base) to fund all of the mandated services required by state's today.

However, to allow them voting power in Congress and not have the duties and responsibilities of a state would be unfair to the other 50 states. Therefore it would require compromises such as placing them under the authority of a neighboring state such as Maryland or Virginia. But that would defeat the purpose of the District.

The point is this is a complicated issue and will not be resolved with a simple flip of the swtich as Hillary Clinton is suggesting.

Obama is probably the nominee, but he provides very few specifics. Just some really powerful speaking.

Ed K.

I completely agree with you! Right on points.

Pandering now = too little too late.

Hillary is snatching defeat from the hands of victory.

To Mike in Austin Tx.
Why do we want to settle for someone who as you say, may not be a great person?
Do you really think she will get things done? This pandering she is now doing in DC should clue you into just how much she will get done. How ridiculous is it that she brings this up now. I find that whatever State she is in she tells that State she will do for them on her first day in office. They will be on the top of her list. Then she goes to the next State and tells them the same thing.

This woman will say and do anything to get back into the WH and we are not going to stand for it.

Do some reading before you cast your valuable vote. Look at "The Hillary Project" for starters. Look at Whitewater, Travelgate, Peter Paul, and these are to mention a few. The Clinton's are so corrupt and we cannot afford to let them run the Country again.

Haven't you had enough of Bush./Clinton/Bush (20 years) Don't you thing there are other people in the vast populas of the USA that are more capable at running this country

One last thing. This Country has lost all hope and in my opinion Obama gives us back that Hope. You have to first have Hope before you can reach for and achieve success. Obama as President will give us our Country back

Washington DC's mayor Fenty is a strong Obama supporter.

Every candidate needs a slogan that represents them….Obama has "change" because thats really what he's about – Hillary should have "Pandering" or "Desparation"…that would fit

Hillary will say anything to get elected. I am with all that said..why now……..too funny…what a ploy…..anyone should be able to see that.
Superdelegates will be in a tough spot that they will not want to be in…if they are smart..they will decide with what the PEOPLE want or face havoc, in all of America.. BY THE PEOPLE……FOR THE PEOPLE…bottom line…..we, the people are more important that what 800 super delegates want…..

How patronising?!
pandering to WASHINGTONIANS…typical Hillary and Bill Clinton politics!

Say anything, Do anything, Cry many crocodile tears just to win an election!!

eight yrs of being in the White house and many more years of being a SENATOR from her adopted state of NY, she is ONLY NOW raising this issue!

SAME OLD POLITICS!!!

VOTE OBAMA!

YES WE CAN!!!

Hillary Clinton will not be a great president. She contradicts herself all the time and keeps making promises for things that she could of did all those years she claims she has as experience. Washington needs a fresh face and new hope so my vote goes to Barack. Obama '08.

Please, like Obama doesn't pander? He's not sick of old politics, not while he accepts donations from Exelon (over 200K), and suddenly is the know it all of health care. Please, he panders, morphs and spins just like the rest of 'em.

Hey Clinton, I suggest that you cry at Arlington National Cemetery to get more votes.

WOW Just another waste of energy Hill. Tryng to get the Blacks back on your side huh? ( D.C. is Majority Black for all you johnny come lately " Activists")

In your 35 years " Experience" Why couldn't you get it done then? Because you didn't care AND didn't need the Delagates.

Calculated as usual.

I'm amazed at how frequently I hear people complain that Obama doesn't propose substantive policy. His policy plans are carefully delineated on his website. They're also spelled out in excruciating detail during debates and in the print media. It's completely fair to not agree with Senator Obama's policies, but to repeat the claim that he hasn't put forth specific plans doesn't make someone sound wise, it makes it sound like that person hasn't been paying attention.

Though there's little descernable difference between Barack and Hillary's plans, they're both head and shoulder's above those being offered by John McCain. Sorry, John, you're a great man whose done some great work for our country. But it's time to head on back to Arizona and spend some time with the family.

How more transparent could she be, stating one day before the DC primary that DC voting rights are supposedly an important issue to her? How opportunistic. She had six years in the senate to advocate for such an important change – clearly it was not a top priority for her until she thought she could use it to score a few more votes.

If the District of Columbia insists on statehood–and the representation thereof–then they better be willing to give up a lot of the perks provided gratis by Americans from all states which are bestowed upon their city.

This is absurd, irrational, and clearly an attempt to grab a handful of the black vote. For surely when Obama rides through Norther Virginia he'll be plucking black and white voters from her grasp faster than like General Lee plucked Yankee picketts!!

She always touts her 30+ years of experience…come to think of
it, if nothing significant has been done for those 30 years, will she really change anything in 4 or 8 years in office?

Hillary give me a break, time to retire and take care of old Bill.

Ed K,
You've got to wake up. You just spout the rhetoric without looking at the facts (and then claim that Obama's supporters are in fairy tale land, funny!).

To quote you: "HIllary is for more experienced and she knows how to get things done." Really? I'll ask you what I asked Kat Williams: if she knows how to get things done, why has she only got 2 or 3 things DONE in 20 years at the pinnacle of Washington DC politics? Reality not Rhetoric ED.

i live in florida ,where my vote was taken away by the DNC. i voted for clinton. i have always voted for democratic. if OBAMA gets the nomination ,i will vote republican.

BTW, I should have noted that Obama also co-sponsored Senate bill 1257, so I'm not suggesting that Hillary is the ONLY candidate running who has worked to secure voting rights to the District.

Ed K. Please give me that list of what Hillary has gotten done. I think I may have missed it in the run up and play out of the primary season. So, really, if you could justlist those successful accomplishments, I'd be very thankful.

James and all others who agree with his sentiment:

you're a fool if you think that Obama won't say anything to get elected. He changes his position all the time. He's a smooth talker for sure. and you're buying it hook, line, and sinker. To think that he himself doesn't censor when required or cater to his audience is an absurd notion. Let's not forget what business he's in. The business of getting VOTES. If he's talking to a young audience, he's not going to talk about Social security. he's going to talk about college and things that matter to the young people. Every candidate tailors their speech to suit their audience. Don't be so naive.

people hold Obama on a pedestal and forget he's just like everyone else. A wolf is sheep's clothing. You're setting yourself up for disappointment that way.

I would like to encourage you to vote for/ endorse Hillary Clinton as the next Democratic presidential candidate. If Mr. Obama receives the nomination, his tenure will be “on the job training” and our country has too many problems to face and we need someone who has the experience and the expertise to handle these problems on DAY ONE.
Asking Obama to deal with world leaders is akin to asking a seventh-grader to teach economics
at the college level.

Please do the country a favor and endorse Hillary – your country will thank you.

Why didn't Hill try to get the vote to DC when her husband was in the White House. She's had so much experience….wasn't that something her 'experience' should have showed her that she should do?

Oh Hillary!…For shame, Pander, pander, pander. I agree with you Dameun. Hillary has never been vocal about D.C. residents being treated like residents of a state. Honestly, I last person who touted this type of rhetoric was Jesse Jackson.

Hillary is at it again. Promising stuff she won't be able to deliver on. I HOPE D.C. residents see through this "campaign crap".

Obama in '08!

Great timing to pledge for DC to get delegates. If DC was so important to Hillary and Bill, you would think that they would have had that done when Bill was president. Hillary could have at least put forth some effort towards the cause. Yet she hasn't and she is just stating this right now. I don't believe people are so gullible to believe that Hillary is actually for the things that she is claiming to believe in. Its one thing to say that you support DC's voting right IN DC, and its quite another to say you support DC's voting right on the floor of the senate!! She is just pandering to the locals and unfortunately some people are influenced by that.

She was in the White House. She didn't change anything for D.C. She was in the Senate. She didn't change anything for D.C. As George Bush said, fool me once…

Kat Williams,
First, what has she ACCOMPLISHED in her 20 years in Washington? Childhood vaccines & a nice bill for veterans. I applaud her on both. Both are admirable.

But, that qualifies her as a "doer" not a "talker"? 20 years and 2 minor accomplishments? That says what we have is precisely what she accuses everyone else of being: a "talker" not a "doer." Or, if she's really been working so hard for so long, why don't we see more results?

Second, if she's so "ready on Day 1," why has she had to replace her #1 right-hand woman halfway through the primary? Picking good people to work for you is as important when you're President as how "hard you work." And yet, one of her first hires was a bust. Explain that please.

BILLLARY, blah, blah, blah, as I said, these who are so power hungry, will do and say anything to get to power.
Democracy now,
NOT Monarchy…………

with their kind of money she and Bill need to retire and start re thinking what it means truly to walk the talk, instead of BLAH BLah and blah…

we are sick of old politcs and status quo, the world is changing…

The quote:
"D.C. really deserves much more attention and support from the federal government."
is priceless.

According to [1], 27% of the District's jobs come from the federal government. How much more "attention and support" is necessary?

[1] Whitman, Ray D.; Siegmund, Fred. "District of Columbia Employment Projections by Industry and Occupation, 2002-2012." D.C. Department of Employment Services, Office of Labor Market Research and Information. June 1, 2005. Retrieved on August 31, 2006.

Manuel, yes you got it.
I never fell for empty words, I can tell who is genuine and who is not.
Obama will say what he thinks people want to hear, not what he really thinks, wants to do. He just wants to be a president no matter what. It is very egoistic approach on his side. All what he promises will be gone if he will be elected -what then his followers will do?
The change is not in words – as he does all the time. It is in acts. People= some people will always make nasty comments no matter what person they choose to not to like does.
So, let's do not listen to them Their words do not mean anything.
Hillary!

Hillary will prevail and all you nay sayers are just afraid of her because she says that change is alot of work and the word work scares the hell out of you obama suporters.His momentum comes from lazy good for nuthin losers that dont work and are looking for a fairytale life.And your the ones that are the reason our economy is hurting so bad.If you want real change you have to embrace the word work and thats exactly what Hillary stands for cause thats what change is all about.So get real and get a life and stop living of your parents.

Why stop there! Our electoral system is so antiquated much of its designed to deal with the fact that transportation was not easy in the early years of our Democracy. Electoral Colleges, Caucauses, Delagates, Super Delagates and a lack of National Primaries.

Lets catch up with the times here. This is a nation that was designed to be For the People, By the People and much of its antiquated design is preventing it from working that way. Between the antiquated electoral system and the 2-party pork loving members only club on the hill, no wonder nothing gets done.

If Pro is the opposite of Con, than what, I ask is the opposite of Progress???

This is not a new thing. Candidates have always called for D.C. voting rights. And they should have the right to vote. These are not just politicians–who vote in their home states–but everyone else who keeps the district running. If Obama's momentum is so powerful, he has nothing to worry about. Right? Otherwise, it's going to look a little strange if he wins the nomination without the votes of D.C., Michigan, and Florida.

Yea, Hillary is really digging for support now. Things that haven't been issues for her in her time as First Lady and NY Senator are now paramount issues she'll fix in her first two weeks in office.

It's funny how so many say that Hillary has substance and Barack is all talk. I would argue the opposite. Barack promises many things, but his are much more believable and feasible. Hillary seems to be saying anything and everything she can think of that is an issue to the group of supporters she stands in front of at that time.

She really does think her supporters are gullible idiots, doesn't she? So, are you?

I hope that PR becomes an issue to resolve. My place of birth should be better represented, and should be a STATE! Anyhow, Let's keep up the momentum of sending her money, keep spreading the word (if you have Family and friends) in Virginia, Washington DC-Spread the word for Hillary.

Let's PRAY, let's leave it to the higher office up above, to take control, and to hear our prayers. Remember: Prayer is Power..Pray, Pray, Pray!

Obama is a US senator too…why has he not pushed for voting rights for DC?

To my knowledge, Obama has not promised such a stance or disclosed his stance on this issue. Hillary has had years to take action on this known issue and has not done a thing. Now she all of a sudden says, I am for voting rights. It is called pandering.

Why did he promote drivers licenses for illegals while campaigning in CA? Wasn't that pandering to the Hispanic voters? Why didn't he promote drivers licenses for illegals when he was campaigning in SC?

Please review Obama's website as well as his debate answers. He came out prior to the SC debate and said he was for dirver's licenses. He stated his stance was in agreement with Bill Richardson's view that unlicensed drivers are a hazard to drivers on our roads. Obama's stance is that he does not want a hit and run occurring because of unlicensed drivers.

The difference in the two positions by the two candidates is that Obama came out with his stance a long-time before, presented his rationale for why he believes in it, and has pushed it on the senate floor to date.

Hillary on the other hand just came out with this stance, has not pushed it as first lady or senator to date, and appears to be pandering.

I'm sorry that so many Hillary can not see what the nation sees.

Hillary is someone that will do anything and say anything to get elected.

Go away Shrillary. It's too late. No bribing the voters!

8 years in the white house, 8 years in a us senate =16 years in washington and it did not come about, yet your first order when president is to give washington what you couldn't do in 16 years. Well Hillary, I know you claim to have many experience, I did not know you were a magician. please update Hillary's resume.

"I will do say anything and do anything to get elected!"

Go Hillary we are waiting for u in Wisconsin to give u the victory…We know u can make this country better.

I called and e-mailed the democratic national party and said if Obama gets the nomination I will vote for McCain. All Hillary supporters do the same. He can't win without our votes. By the way, Obama made an insulting comment about people living in Ohio and Florida yesterday.

HILLARY HAS EXPERIENCE AND OBAMA DOES NOT. HE IS NOT READY TO
BE PRESIDENT OF THIS GREAT COUNTRY. He is making promises he knows
he can't keep – GO HILLARY

It's all political…….she wants their delegates…….most will be able to see through this ploy. Must admit, it is a pretty good one and it may get a few additional votes.

Manuel, Obama has made driver's licenses for illegals a part of his platform for a while now. He has, on numerous occasions, explained that he believes the last thing we need is drivers leaving the scene of an accident because they're afraid they'll be deported.

Clinton, with all the experience she totes around, has never made voting rights for DC an issue until today.

THAT is pandering.

Eight years in the White House bending the ear of your President husband and this is the first I've heard of voting rights. DC has wanted representation for years – long before your husband entered office. So, where were you… oh, that's right, working on the still unavailable universal healthcare…

The Constitution of the United States would have to be changed for this to happen. That means that all of the States would have to ratify it. This is pandering and she knows it.

Once again, it shows how rediculous this woman is and what poor judgement she has. It is all about winning to her, at the expense of using the people of DC who would believe that she could actually do anything about changing the constitution with the wave of her hand.

OMG, I am impressed with the intelligence of the majority of comments that clearly see through the Clinton smoke screen. All those who accurately pointed out that the Bill and Hillary white house had 8 years to fix this problem and did not making it clear that a "string of losses" has Hillary "promising anything" to get a win is Soooo on the mark!

Shirley, Di and Pd – Why didn't she push for this when Bill was in office or all the time she has spent in the Senate with her "experience". Maybe now its just expedient.

Okay, the soap opera must finish NOW!!! Obama talks nice and have very good ideas, but he is not ready for the job right now, may be in 8 years. Mrs. Clinton is 100% ready to take our great nation back to the positive track, and she proved several times, but for lots of people is more confortable to just listing to a speech instead of do some research and see what a great job Mrs Clinton did in her entire carrera and life in general, allways trying to help people, SPECIALLY THE YOUNG PEOPLE LIKE ME.Do the right thing and vote for Hillary Clinton.

Hillary will say and promise anything to get elected…poor thing.

One only has to look at the absolute trash the people of DC have elected as Mayor to know thet should NEVER be given any political power.

Bill Clinton was president for 8 years, he easily could have pushed for voting rights in DC. We all know not to believe anything these people say at this point.

Democracy: FOR THE PEOPLE BY THE PEOPLE

If so why is so called 800 super-delegates determining who is the choice of Democratic Party nominee?

What about the millions of PEOPLE (BY THE PEOPLE) voted for Obama, and Clinton?

What about the millions of dollars donated by common people to change Washington.

Do you really think the 800 so called super-delegates are not influenced by special interest groups (PAC)? So what about the FOR THE PEOPLE?

If Democratic Party stands for the equality and FOR THE PEOPLE; how is it fair that super-delegates deciding a nominee?

Is this promise were to be sincere, this issue is not a new one and was in existence when her husband was in office. They had the chance to do something then and make it a forefront issue in their agenda. They did not and the District still has no vote. Now because she's desperate for delegates, promises are being thrown around like candy in Halloween. Excuse my reluctancy but I'll believe it when I see it.

This just goes to show Hillary understands the issues facing all Americans. The Dems should pull their heads out of their butts and give this women the nomination. If she was just a little bit better than Obama I would understand but Hillary is far more experienced and she knows how to get things done. Obama is popular in a Paris Hilton kind of way but this is not what our country needs in these times of trouble. The republicans are fanning the Obama flames hoping he will get the nod. If by chance he does they will win by a landslide. The people supporting Hillary are mature adults with concerns for our country and they will not support Obama. With McCain having the needed experience and a reputation for working across the isle most of Hillary's support would go his way. I know this sounds strange but most people think country first and party second. We need Hillary in the White House.

I hope you people know that Obama has been involved in more legislation in his short time in the Senate than Hillary has in all of her years. Hmmm.

you go girl .. you are the most qualified to lead.. make us proud.

"35 year of experience" and you think of D.C. now? Hillary I live in NY and voted 1x for your husband and 2x for you.. WHAT HAVE YOU ACCOMPLISHED?

If, like me, you're fed up with the lies, then vote: Obama'08

I meant D.C votes in one day. What can I say…..I'm in denial of Mondays.

Ha I love it. Talk about pandering… She was first lady for 8 yrs and lived in DC, she has been a senator for 6 plus years. And this is the first time she raises the issue? She keeps touting her "35″ years of experience but in all that experience the only time she tought DC citizen should be adequately represented in when she DESPRATELY needs their vote PUHLEASE.

I for one think DC should be represented… but I think she should have brought it up in 1992 or 2000 or even 2006.

Did she push for this in the 8 years she had the President's ear in the White House??? How convenient that she now wants the people of D.C. to have a voice.

How about a couple of Senators, too? That is, two Senators who are perpetually guaranteed to be Democrats, representing a 100% urban constituency. No thanks.

Why is she concerned now? Oh that's right, D.C votes in two days.

Funny she lived in DC for 10 years and this is the first time, I have heard of her supporting this. Wow, she really is a dirty campaigner. I hope the voters of my home district have grown tired of Barry-type politics. No one is buying your bull anymore Hillary…your fight is lost.

This woman is something else ,she floats in what ever direction the wind is blowing at the time.

Hillary the pander queen

Obama is a US senator too…why has he not pushed for voting rights for DC?

Why did he promote drivers licenses for illegals while campaigning in CA? Wasn't that pandering to the Hispanic voters? Why didn't he promote drivers licenses for illegals when he was campaigning in SC?

While I agree with her stance I think it should apply to ALL the territories, not just DC. Maybe she should be saying that we should incorporate all the territories into a single state with 2 senators and a number of Representative commenserate with their population? Why doesn't she add this to her platform? It is something I think most Americans would get behind. I applaud you for saying this out loud Ms. Clinton but ask that you make it more than just another campaign point, try to make it reality you are, afterall, a Senator bring up the legislation, I bet you could even get Mr. Obama and Mr. mcCain to co sponsor it if you wanted to show real ability to work well with others.

She is the first of ANY presidential candidate to do this. This shows that she is one leg up on American politics. While Obama is preaching change, she is showing that she can bring change to America. And she is who we need to lead our country.

Good Idea. It wont help you get elected though. You are gone Hillary. Bye bye

This represents the quintessential reason I voted for Obama on Feb 5th. Hillary is pandering, pure and simple.

I'm just surprised she didn't shed a tear while while proclaiming, "My biggest fault is that I'm too impatient for change."

As a lifelong democrat, let me be the thousanth person to say I will vote for McCain before I elect another royal family (i.e. Clinton/Bush).

Hillary is a panderer and will say anything to get elected.
Let her run her campaign right before trying to run the country.

She's promising a lot of "first of order" situations…is it going to be healthcare, the war, housing, economy or these votes? I will vote for her if she is nominated but I"m 100% in support of Obama.

I like those who always thinks Obama is all talk to start searching the facts for themselves and stop their rehtoric. Your statements makes me think that you lack some education. Obama is an extra ordinary doer of good things for people. Go search and you will see the experience.

A voting representative in Congress may take a constitutional amendment or the act of making DC a state. Both are out of the executives hands. As they say the President may propose, but this is in the hands of the legislative and the states.

Wouldn't it require a constitutional amendment to give DC a voice in Congress? I don't think the President has the power to do this.

Obviousily making this announcement the day before the Primary is just a ploy to win votes. Does Hillary realy expect people to be that gullible?

James,
Before you make baseless comments-get your facts. She has talked about this issue-you are apparently too blinded by the rosy, empty promises of Obama. Hillary actually does things-he does not-or at least has not yet. We need someone who can do this job on day one-she can.
Hillary 08

Caucus in Washington needs reform. I amazed how they handled it. It was just like in IOWA caucus. No age or vote registration check. I saw at the caucus location in Bothell that 16 years old voted without any problem. I wonder if you can just go to another location and vote again since there is no checking and no question ask.
It's really a corruption in caucus as a whole.

Hmmmmmm is she trying to get DC votes counted in this election?

I wouldn't put it past her. Besides isn't there a large black vote in DC? She's still trying to woo the black voters back. I think Bill may have burned that bridge darling.

Carter is a good man but not a good president… lesson learnt ??
Bush is a good man but a worst president that any one can think of….. ! Did we learn a lesson again…. ?

Clinton was a great president buy some may think he is not a good man… Did we learn a lesson.. ??

Remember… we do not need a good man with a hope…… !
We need a great president who deals with reality…. Change in washington is a MYTH…. Come to reality people….. Elect someone to do some work.. not to preach about HOPE…. ! Hillary may not be a great person.. but she is hard working experienced and she can get things done.

VOTE FOR SUBSTANCE NOT FOR HOPE.. !

Let me guess…since the Latino population is low in D.C….she is back to courting the black vote also huh? Hillary go somewhere and sit down…

If you agree with Hillary then why did she not push for DC area resident to vote when Slick Willie was in office? She needs to pack her crap and go home what a waste of space. She wants to pander when it is convenient for her and Bill because the is trying to secure those pardons. More criminal element in the White House, can you stomach anymore? The only she needs is one behind bars.

Hillary Clinton's list of "first things to do when I get to Washington" is some 20-odd pages long.

I don't think you're fooling very many people, Hillary.

I wish CNN would do exit polling on Americans with healthcare or not.

Ready?
Set?

pander, pander, pander pander, pander, pander pander, pander, pander

Wow big surprise you do this after all those huge loses! Anything to win huh? Typical politician!

A report issued by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service found that a vote for DC is most likely unconstitutional. Any legislation purporting to grant such a right will likely not be effective until the courts have reviewed it. As a DC Metro area resident for several years, I don't think DC is yet ready for political prime time, and would prefer to see any effort to give it a vote go through the Constitutional amendment process. Those who favor a vote for DC know that would take time and probably not be successful, hence the contrarian movement in Congress to enact an unconstitutional law.

Whoever has the most cash will win. What a democrazy. I've got caucus burnout, ticker fade, and campaign pneumonia. Seems Billary is trying to "create" delegates now, and probably will succeed at it. All it takes is a little more cash in the right places.

8 years in the White House and 7 years in the senate…now it is and issue? What next? Pay everyones bills?

I agree with james. For 8 years she was in the white house and lived in DC. What did you do about the DC resident's right to vote. Nada. So much for experience.

Obama 08

She's been in Washington for 20 years. Why is she only talking about it now?

This woman can't open her mouth without pandering or lying.

If DC voting rights are such an injustice, why didn't she push Bill Clinton to do something about when we could have, i mean he was in office for 8 years.

GIve me break HRC, DC voters are not so stupid. There is an empty promise trying to get votes.

Taxation without Representation is real for some people and not just a cute talking point.

Way to go Hill, they can use that vote to not elect YOU.

So I would like to know one thing. What were the Clintons doing their FIRST EIGHT YEARS that it didn't happen then? Now I should believe its going to be a major issue now!?

Please honey, the people of D.C. are not stupid, just fed up with the usual.

poor Hillary

If you haven't had a chance to see one, the automotive license plates in D.C. are priceless:

"Taxation Without Representation"

Love it!

It is a location that is a U.S. territory but not a state. If there is some move to give D.C. a vote on final legislation in Congress, then it should also be made into a state. I don't like this idea of the capital not being in the state. Make it a limited state with just the one person in the House and no senators. This could also be done for other U.S. territories.

Where is Chris, Middleton, piping in with his Hillary hate?

I must say that I agree with this. DC residents should be able to have a say in congress

You have so much experience Hillary….why didn't you and Bill call for this years ago? What were you doing all this time…or is this just an election ploy?

pander, pander, pander.

didn't she get the clue this weekend?

if she wins the nomination it will be because of superdelegates.

it will be the equivalent of King George's Supreme Court win.

the people will again be overruled by the elite.

and i will move to some place warm.

Ok, how long was HIllary first lady and a senator? Not once did she raise this issue. Now that she is down in the polls, she starts to promise this resolution. What's next giving away the kitchen sink?

Hillary – a politician that will do anything and say anything to get elected

Here here Hillary!! Government does not represent land (aka reference to all those sparsely populated western states that have significant power), it represents people. This has been a travesty that has gone on way too long. Give the people of Washington D.C. the right to vote! While were at it, give us Floridans and people from Michigan their votes too!

Hillary supporters hang in there while we go through the next couple of weeks. We knew it would be tough going, giving the landscape, but hang in there. We are waiting for Texas, Ohio and PR!!!

Keep donating, keep blogging, keep campaigning, keep fighting for our nominee!!

Yes they should have representation in congress.

GO Hillary GO!!!

Hillary is the one for the job. Obama is all talk. Hillary has proven that she walks the walk she talks. She is truely for equal rights for all.