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Senator Obama does not have to debate Senator Clinton as often as she wishes. She wants a debate once a week which is unrealistic. It is a fact that he has debated her 18 times and 2 more debates are planned. His position is that he needs to be out amongst the people so that they can get to know him and what his position is on many of the issues. He has stated many times that he is the underdog since the Clintons' have name recognition. I appreciate that he is taking the high road and is not bashing her to the extent that that she want to bash him. Neither candidate should show Desperation by using underhanded tactics and negativity which is a typical trademark of the Clintons'. May the best man win!

I love my country so much and I want what is best for her people. Therefore, I voted for Hillary Clinton and contributed to her campaign. This was the first time that I've ever contributed to anyone's campaign. I honestly do not believe that Mr. Obama is the right person for President at this time. I've done a lot of thinking, listening, and research, and I have come to the conclusion that I will vote for the Republican nominee (probably John McCain) for the first time in my life IF Mr. Obama is nominated. Mary Jo

Here we go again with Billary negativism and negativity. The shamefull clintons will do and say anything to get attention. CAN'T THEY GET IT? THE 44TH PRESIDENT OF AMERICA Mr. OBAMA, has no time for no productive debates with loser Billary, Senator OBAMA as better to do, meeting voters listening to them and talking to them. Meeting parents, familly members and veterants of the unpopular Iraq war that Billary Clinton voted for to sand Americans DIE FOR A LIE.
It's clear, Billary Clinton in need of media coverage prefers runing non prodactive debates, runing away from people who are asking her questions about how cruel and cold hearted she is voting for a war to send Americans DIE FOR A LIE. Hillary is running away from families who have their sons, daughters, dads, moms deployed in Iraq, while senator Obama is meeting them and dealing with veterans and mutilated from the WAR SHE VOTED for.
I wonder if the Clintons know how does it feel to have a partent deployed in Iraq, praying every day that no army personel shows up at your door to bring you a bad news.

Hillary please get it once for all, go face those families whose members you sent to DIE FOR A LIE, what plan do you have for those IRAQ WAR veterans and thousands of familes who have lost their loved ones? rather than bieng in dire need of media coverage and going negative on OBAMA., tell us how do you feel about the toll of AMERICANS SOLDIERS WHOSE LIVES ARE BEING TAKEN BECAUSE OF WISEDOM AND POLITICAL CALCULATIONS ??????
Why Americans have to DIE FOR A LIE ? WHY ? WHY ? WHY? can you tell us Why Hillary ?

Whats so great about Obama? The speeches he gives are words that have already been spoken by JFK and Martin Luther King. These are not his own words. The media finds everything negative about Hillary because if they were to do that with Obama someone would cry discrimination. Wake up people! There is more to Obama than what the eye sees and it is NOT GOOD!

Obama Magic? Has everyone forgotten that George Bush was headed to Washington in 2001 with the promise to bring everyone together. That he was an outsider who was going to bring CHANGE.? Distaster! Or better yet, Jimmy Carter with his southern charm and his fireside chats. He was overwhelmed and cut off at the knees. How can so many Democrats be so foolish? You can call Hillary an insider but believe me its going to take an insider to undue what this Bush Administration has done.

Debate or not, the momentum continues, the movement ongoing. You want substance, count the votes! Empty rhetorics...count the delegates! Please, folks, facts are facts. What are you gonna do, imagine they're not real? Wish Obama, and all this energy is somehow false? Again, count the delegates, count the votes. And deal with it!

FOlks...of the obama campaign - I dont see how it is negative? Is there a lie in the ad? Debating in a group 18 odd times, is not the same as going one on one when it is so important to contrast the 2 candidates.
Senator Obama is obviously a phenomenon and is a great candidate but remember she is not exactly a fool or unworthy...I think ! Besides...it is not that he does not attack her or something! He is a younger politician than she is and is with a cleaner past perhaps –only because he is newer to politics.The vitriol that I see poured against Senator Clinton is saddening. I am sure she is not made of milk and honey but she is not the devil either!!!

I am a green card holder who unfortunately cannot participate in this election process YET. But i would love to see senator clinton win just to smack the media and press!!! They have lost their sense of objectivity so much that it is depressing. But it is also testimony to the power of the 4th estate. Senator Obama is a good candidate but they make him out to be like some god!!! goodluck to both candidates .....

David
If Barack becomes the nominee that is when he needs the magic, if you think he has it now you'd better hope he still has it after the convention when he will need the experience to handle the republicans. I agree with Jimmy! Hillary 2008!

They have had 18 debates. She backed out of one on MSNBC because an anchor made a mean comment, so she had to pout about it (she could have played up her mother role more, had she debated...then she could have loudly stated at the start of the debate her reasoning for initially wanting to back out, Women would have LOVED that). Obama is actually CAMPAIGNING in every state, as opposed to Clinton who has adopted the Brilliant Guiliani strategy of putting all her eggs in one basket.
Obama has debated her plenty. The American People have responded, and he is now the frontrunner. Two more debates is PLENTY. One before Texas, one before Pennsylvania. Seems fair to me, considering these are the states Hillary needs to win to even have a shot at the Nomination.

i wish people would wake up and use their brains. stop letting these news networks decide this election for you. the people who work on them like that annoyingly depressive character WOLF BLITZER are just disgruntled wannabe politicians. those that can, do. those that can't- rant! from everything ive heard and learned. i believe that HILLARY CLINTON is the best candidate. obama is just a black BUSH. telling people what they want to hear. if i hear that word MOMENTUM to describe obama one more time i will throw up! by the way what does that mean anyway?: for the moment? that's what i feel it is all about. for the moment folks!. he cant deliver on his fairy tale. HILLARY CAN!- SHE HAS SOLUTIONS!!!!

Obama is a magician, and is fooling all his followers. Cool-aid anyone.

There are clear reasons why Obama has refused debates, and it shows. Hillary Clinton outsizes Barak Obama in the many issues she can articulate based on her deep experience. There are few people who know health care better than Hillary, and Obama's not one of them. In foreign policy, she takes the cake and has world leadership credibility. Unfortunately, for Obama he can't measure up to her experience and ability to be ready on day one. Period.

George Bush had to learn on the job. Barak Obama will too. In the meantime, I hope that the Obama followers will start examining the issues and take a break from the sweet talk.

After next Tuesday she will be able to Debate , whoever will run against Her Senate Seat In NEW YORK!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08,12

hillary destroys obama in debates. it's not a speech, his lame speeches sound stupid.

CNN stop the spin. This ad is not negative, it is challenging. As for Wisconsin, she did campaign there last week, as for this week, why spend money you barely have in a place you are going to loose?

There have been 18 debates. We're sick of debates. The candidates' websites have articles on all the issues; people don't need to be spoonfed what they can research for themselves. Clinton is simply trying to secure free air time.

I think people better wake up! Obama has no substance at all.. it is jsut not there folks.. he is as they say and empty suit.. do we want another one in the white house?I think not.
I am tired of the media pushing this guy.. and the Republicans love it .. that is what they want..

Just a little information for everyone:

The candidate that is perceived to be doing better doesn't want to debate, while the candidate who needs a little help always wants to debate.

That's the unwritten rule of debates in politics. So if the delegate count were reversed, or the support for Obama wasn't steadily growing, we'd probably hear this same kind of thing from his campaign.

I'm an Obama supporter, but I don't really find this ad to be "negative". I also find this story a waste of CNN's time.

After reading two of Barack Obama's books, Dreams from my Father and the Audacity of Hope; I feel I know the man's heart. Extremely intelligent, a great orator, and a humanitarian to boot...I believe he is the exact medicine this country needs to lead us into healing within and to begin to heal our damaged image in the rest of the world. I also feel that the more people see him and hear him, people who did not know him before begin to take notice saying "who is this man who is real, genuine, and has such good ideas for our country?"

Hilliary gets plenty of free media! And I just wonder why?

People, pay attention to how much her images got on CNN & MSNBC. Get your stop watch out and count. How many times for how long. Also, watch how the camera show her. Images are closer? bigger? Front image? Backside image? With clear campaign messages audible?

Let the news media know that we DO know and we are watching them! Let the slick Willy know that while trying to get payback for favors, American people are not blind!

You folks do know that, Obama, is running for president of the United States of America. Right? Not the president of Kenya, or some third world, musliim country. Right? Just checking, because I for one don't want to be, reduced, to living like them, because Obama, thinks more of taking care of them, than us in the U.S. Maybe he should have taken his campaign over there some where! Mrs. Clinton on the other hand will care for the needy of the world. That's a sure thing. We know her. She does, put the people of the U.S.A. FIRST!!! I Think we need to keep a clear head on our, U.S. needs and the needs of Americans First!!! They, (the candidates), also must be able to explaine how to achieve those needs, (in debates), for us to view and hear in order for, us, to make an educated decision. Choose wisely. All of our lives depend on the choice we make. Even a really, good talker, trips themselve up, when people listen, to him long enough. Think back and think ahead. Wake up! Tthis is not a dream. But a bad choice, spent, on a dream weaver, could very well, turn, into a U. S. and World Wide, NIGHTMARE!!! We the People of This Great Country, are smarter than that. Aren't we? Or, are we not?

I think this discussion thread are moderated by unquestionably biased pro-Obama CNN. For a start and as proof of confidence, CNN should take Obama first as their networks CEO and well see it from there.

FYI, CNN posted entries pro-Obama. But if it is pro-Clinton, CNN will not think twice to allow it.

Alexander Mooney and Chris Welch, how much did the Obama camp paid you?

There will be two more debates between these two, that is more than enough. Clinton is just looking for a way to win a whole lot of votes with a 10 second sound bite from the debate. Obama is wise to be wary, he is earning his votes by campaigning in every state, not ignoring any because they are "not important". Hillary is desperate.

Where is Hillary right now? Does she want to debate from Texas? If she wants debate, then she should come to Wisconsin. She can't be in Texas and crying for debate in Wisconsin. It seems she's on the run. Obama has won 10 state in a roll.

Debate do nothing when just talk about lie special for clinton dinasties

FREEZE interest rates for 5 years would
1. destroy our economy in 2 months
2. IS NOT a PRESIDENTIAL POWER (she says she is experienced) WHOA
3. Banks are NOT OWNED BY THE GOVERNMENT
4. ONLY HILLARY and HUGO CHAVEZ are communist dictators
5. WE::::: citizens::::: shareholders:::::
OWN THE BANKS
we::::::::::: citizens:::::: shareholders have investments in MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES that have guaranteed us a specific rate of return:

Hillary is dangerous: pathetic dumber than utterly stupid or just another lie

What most Amercians fail to see is that both sides of Congress are responsiable for the mess we find ourselves in.

Jobs going over seas..
Price increases.
Housing market in it's biggest decline in decades.
Federal and state governments intruding more and more in our lives.
And a war that has lasted for years with no end in sight.
Throw in the torture, lies and half truths, frankly, they all need to be impeached and place on an island where they can talk each other to death.

Both sides voted for this..

What most Americans also don't see is the 'political royalty' we have created funded by huge corporations who fund this fiasco..

Kennedy
Clinton's
Bush's

And a host of 'professional' politicians that is no more than what we overthrew in the late 18th Century.

We just put a different tag on them.

We call them 'democrats' or 'republicans'.

In the meantime, Americans seek out some 'savior' as if Bush or Clinton or Obama or McCain is going to save them.
The very ones who gave you NAFTA, unsecured borders yet strip search you at the airport.
The ones who took your jobs overseas.
The ones who will justify torture and lies in the name of 'freedom' and 'democracy'.

The very ones, both democrat and republican who have taken our Constitution, circumvented it and made it a thing to be legislated away, excutive ordered away or just ignored.

As if they, this 'royalty' you have created, has a divine right to do so.
To lie, manipulate and break our own laws and then scream about 'the rule of law'.

The very ones who have taken a Constitutional Republic and made it an Empire.

There is no one going to 'save' you.
The simple reason is, you keep looking for your solutions from the very people who are giving you the problems.

jimmy velman – Watch watch you say buddy. You sound like one Racist loser.

Ok, CNN. Why can't I seem to post a sensible comment that defends your reporting and urges people to stop focusing on the inane and think for themselves? Too reasonable for you? Yet you have no problem allowing a post that asks god to appoint Hillary president.

No wonder I avoid cyber-space.

This ad is extremely misleading in that it implies that her plan "covers" every American whereas Obama's plan gives up on that goal. Hillary's plan itself won't "cover" every American, as if it was some angel coming to rescue everyone, but will force every American to buy coverage. Obama's plan proposes to make health care more affordable and accessible to everyone who needs and wants it, without forcing it upon everybody.

Both candidates aspire to universal health care, but one of the candidates hasn't forgotten about the American desire for freedom of choice.

Wow, she is getting desprate now. How sad.. she doesn't deserve the nomination a bit.

I think it's obvious why Hillary wants more debates. She thinks that if people see her on stage with Barack Obama, they'll like her better. She's hoping some of that Obama magic will rub off on her.

Go Clinton, at least there is substance behind you and not a lot of dreaming. Obama doesn't say much, but he does say it well.

Just because someone invites me into their home, does not mean i have to accept. The invitee always has the option of saying no.

Mrs. Clinton does not set the agenda for Mr. Obama. He has exercised his option to say and to continue with his agenda of reaching the voters his way, on his schedule.

That she would take him to task for refusing her invitation is childish and, dare I say it, an attempt to control. I am sure, as clever as Mrs. Clinton is, she will find another way to get her message to the voters.

Mr. Obama is not her conduit.

I think Clinton is just showing that in order to beat the heat, show everyone that she can play with her hair and pick her nose. Wake up Hillary, campaign more and let the people see you for what you are worth, not on TV. That is a poor way to beat the system. Sometimes what you say in Debates can be harmful, when you have true intentions. People hear and see what they want on TV but when you are face to face with and audience, they can tell what you are worth. Try it high school debate team girl. Hope you have the right questions to ask Obama so you want be surprise when your Latinossssssssss screw you over.

HILLARY WANTS ALL THESE DEBATES TO SAVE HER MONEY, IF I WAS OBAMA I WOULDNT FALL FOR HER DIRTY TACTICS.

I'm glad she went negative and called Obama out on it!!

Hillary 08!!!

What is NEGATIVE about this ad, it told the truth. I can not understand why the Obama supporters are so mean spirited on their comments and blogs. The Democratic party looks and sounds like it has been split, and that means we will not win the WHITE HOUSE in the fall. Look on these comments on any issue and you will see that the dreams that OBAMA says he stands for of UNITY, CHANGE, and HOPE are not what his supporters stand for. They are dividers, just read the comments on any of these issues on the Polictical Ticker. I dont see how any person would vote for Obama after they read these comments from his supporters.

Pride comes before a fall! Obama is getting a little cocky! He has to avoid debates with Hillary because he needs to get schooled quickly. He will have to have more than an empty suit and a motivational message to knock off Hillary or McCain on substance!

Obama has lacked specific plans in all of his speeches. It's no surprise that he doesn't want the debates. He'd much rather talk about Hope and Dreams, WHERE'S THE REALITY? Yeah, those types of speeches will energize the crowds and we all like to feel warm and cozy but there is nothing warm and cozy about the problems facing our country. What will he do when McCain brings up the same points Hillary has been saying for months? The media can't ignore and call McCain negative for bringing up valid differences as they have with her. I'm a Hillary supporter and diehard Democrat but will have a tough time giving Obama my vote if he gets the nomination.

I don't understand why so many people think Clinton has performed so much better than Obama in debates. As a political science major, I'm pretty sure debate performance is measured by the bounce either candidate receives the short period after. By the looks of Obama's winning streak, I believe the American people have shown he won the debates. This is a sad ploy by Hillary to hurt Obama's momentum, but it won't work, because what Hillary hasn't realized is that Obama's supporters are 100% dedicated to him. And to think, I was beginning to feel sorry for her.

Obama's health care plan leaves out 15 million people, and when they have to get all their medical treatment in the emergency room, the cost is 10 times that of someone with insurance coverage, and is paid for with your taxpayer dollars anyway. It is much cheaper to pay for the insurance coverage up front.

Hillary's health care plan covers everybody, has many more choices, and is subsidized based on income, so everyone can afford it. If you are low income, your health insurance will be 100% covered by the government. If you are at the low end of middle income, you will only pay a small percentage of the insurance. If you are middle income you will pay about half of the insurance premium. You will only have your wages garnished if you can afford health insurance but refuse to get it.

Get the facts straight!!!

Can someone please explain how wanting to debate your opponent is "fighting dirty"......?

What a joke!

Kevin,

I watched the CNN debates with Obama and Clinton. I liked both overall. But yes, he DID fumble, it seems harder for him to reach his words in that format. Clinton does better in that setting. When he gives speeches, his flow is better, the pressure is off and he succeeds at his goal. In her speeches, she's much more scripted, not flowing as well as she does in debates. There are obvious differences between these two as far as that is concerned and it's ok to be better at one and not the other.

So is it not okay for a candidate to make a true statement? I hate to say it but she is totally right for running the add. This is not a kiddie game this is a contest between adults. If we can not point out differences or speak the truth, then how will the people know the difference between teh candidates? Obama is a great inspiring speaker that I agree, but I also agree with Hillary Clintons TV add....

No substance? I can't believe Hillary supporters keep parroting that back about Obama. He's been as specific if not more so in his speeches than she has. Neither have explained every specific detail of their plans, you have to do the research. When you do you'll see Obama's plans are more responsible and attainable.

To suggest that Wisconsinites haven't been paying attention and that's why a debate is needed is just insulting. We have TV and get national networks. Really, we don't all sit in bars and raise cows and eat cheese. We invented the progressive movement 100 years ago and have the most open primaries in the nation. We're not stupid or uninformed and having a debate in Madison or Milwaukee is just like watching it in any other city. Hillary would do better to get out and shake some hands and meet people on the ground, but then again, she'd rather run a weak tv ad and campaign in Texas.

Let me get this right. I'm supposed to vote for Obama because he can be better on foreign policy because he has poor relatives around the world? Sorry, I'm voting for substance over slogans.

Go Hillary.

Clinton should ask the same question that Mondale asked Gary Hart "Where's the Beef?". Just talk won't do. You can skip votes and vote "present" in state legislations, but not as a president. He is obviosuly scared of debating HRC on specifics. Obama is a big talking liberal who is going to give in to terrorists demands. He thinks he can sit down and have a civilized discussion with Ahmedinajad and people like him. It shows how naive he is.

One more point, for those of you out there blabbering about Obama specifics, you enrage me!

You are here "participating" in a political discussion but you don't take the initiative to do your homework? Morons!

Is it because you just don't want to know? Anyone who wants to learn the specifics of Obama's plans for the country issue by issue, can (always could) go to his website and get extensive detail. When your ready to know the truth...go here: barackobama.com.

But many of you don't/or won't...lemmings, lemmings, lemmings. Don't knock him if you haven't bothered to do your homework.

OBAMA 08

BECAUSE HE DOES HAVE REAL SPECIFIC PLANS, PLANS HE CAN AND WILL CARRY OUT! AND WE WILL KEEP HIM ACCOUNTABLE, AND HE WILL WELCOME THAT!

NATIONAL HEALTH CARE...I THINK I HAVE HEARD THAT BEFORE
..OH YEAH, THAT'S RIGHT, HILLARY PROMISED IT OVER A DECADE AGO.

I KNOW, I KNOW, SHE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON WITH BILL IN THE OVAL OFFICE WITH THE CIGAR AND ALL...WAS SHE TOO BUSY RUNNING THE COUNTRY? WELL SOMEONE SHOULD TELL HER SHE MISSED THE OSAMA BIN LADEN THREAT RESULTING IN 911. THERE WOULD BE NO WAR IF SHE AND BILL HAD DONE THEIR JOB RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. EXPERIENCE????

WE NEED TRUE, TRUSTWORTHY LEADERSHIP!
OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW...

OBAMA 08!!

I think Clinton and Obama should debate the Constitutionality of electing the spouse of a former two term US President to the Presidency. If Hillary is claiming she garnered vast experience as the "First Lady" to the point of proclaiming her ability to be "Commander in Chief," then has she not already fulfilled this position? Does she possess experience as the US President, which essentially bars her from running the for Presidency, again? If her experience is not as extensive, then why is she arguing that Obama lacks experience (coincidentally, Obama has more experience in this primary season than Bill Clinton when Bill ran in 1992).

Her ad does point out one thing to me. Obama is about 1000 times better at making a speech and motivating everyone versus her cackle of garbage that she spews when she speaks.
She is done.

All the negative comments – this is why I am an independent voter. Stop with all strident and mean-spirited comments. Just support your own candidate and quit acting like five year olds in the school yard taunting each other. Nana Nana boo boo – oh my gosh – grow up already!!!!!!

Once again, Hillary people, look at the websites and form an opinion, by the way, 8 years in the Senate adn 8 years as a first lady, no Healthcare reform, why is it all of a sudden she will get it done now? Barack might have a liberal leaning (he is Democrat), he has worked across the aisle in both Illinois and the US Senate. That is the Change he is talking about. Working together not fighting the Republicans, just like HIllary has said she is able to do.

Clinton going negative may ultimately hurt her. She's not even campaigning there, but she "wants to debate?" yeah right. And when Obama was down, he didn't run negative ads. Desperation does not win votes. And she shouldn't be surprised...why would Obama be looking to debate often when he's leading?

Is Obama getting a "promissory notes" signed by the Independents and the Republicans that they are going to vote the same way(for him)
in November's General Election???

against CNN....I agree with everything you said

If the pundits were doing their jobs objectedly and asking Obama hard questions there would be no need for this ad that is not negative.
Everyone is afraid they will be called racists if they disagree with him.

Gov. Ed Rendell of PA is a bonehead caveman politician. His remark concerning Whites not supporting Obama because he is Black isn't anything new. One would think though that a present day governor would think twice before voicing such a divisive opinion about the wishes of the people of this nation. His thinking is still set in an old paradigm that the nation is desperately trying to shake.

hey does anyone know where you report unfair reporting standards, in relation to elections specifically? this is getting really out of hand

One more thing..I think all you Clinton supporters need to take a second look at her healthcare plan...pretty scary. It may cover everyone..but at what cost to everyone????

There have been many debates and I'm sure many of us know where the candidates stand at this point. Your either for Obama or Clinton. I support Obama because he does get it. He understands that there needs to be a change in government and with the help of his supporters (America), he has the experience to organize and make a difference in changing everything from our economy to medical care.

Look at what he's done with his own campaign and its success against HRC. You can't do what he did by lacking substance, this is a cerebral person with sincere, real hopes and dreams to better our nation. We are in a new era, the Clinton's and the Bush's can no longer hold us captive to their corporate interests any longer...May the best candidate win.

PAST vs. FUTURE

Here something the Press or Hillary is not pointing out. Her health care plan "forces" everyone to have health care if they wanted it or not. Weather they can afford it or not. Weather their religion rejects it or not. When are other politicial going to stop with the absolutes. "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND", "HEALTH CARE FOR ALL", "EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL" are all fantasies. First, some people choose (right or wrong) not to want to learn, or get health care, or work for a living. Second, the government can not give these things a gifts. A person needs to want them and have them available and that what Barack seems to be saying.

Who needs a debate? By now you have formed an opinion of her- she's been in the public eye for over 15 years! If you want to learn about a candidate you read it on the website, at least what most info seeking people do. If you're not so internet savvy, you may get your info from local newspapers & tv- in which case campaigning in-state is the only way to get someone's attention.... My poor mom, lives in Chicago and had never heard for Obama. She said she'd vote for Hillary cause she's gone through so much and seems smart. BAM that's how people decide. Not because of debates.... another thing, the Clintons didn't expect to have to work on securing the votes. They thought the machine in the democratic party would allow them to just get the nomination without a challege. hah hah hah. I hope Obama wins! Go OBAMA Go

Obama does not need to participate in debates with Hillary.
He does a lot better meeting people directly, so they can
appreciate how honest, sincere, enthusiastic, and brilliant
he is.
In debates, she talks about her experience, she forgets to say
how wrong she was from day one.....
Hillary is the PAST, Obama is the FUTURE!

It's about time Barak gets asked some hard questions. Side by side he looks like a novice when compared to Hillary. Go Hillary. Pennsylvania loves you.

Face-time with voters or face-time with Clinton – is there any comparison? It will be the voters he has met and been able to influence in person that will elect him. To listen to La Clinton say one more time that she will make a better "commander-in-chief" – no thanks. Is this woman a dominatrix or something ? The only reason she wants more debates is to get free air-time. When you are running out of money you have to grab anything free that is going past your downward-sliding campaign.

oh my god they deleted all my earlier ones too.

CNN YOU ARE SICK!!!!!!!!!!

how about CNN-KGB? think that works better.

Rebecca and to all other's with issues about why Obama will not vote:

The reality is...McCain, Huckabee, Hillary and Obama are all speaking promises. Until they make it to office and work with Congress nothing is a fact. So look at their records and make an educated decision!

You won't to do away with the Electoral College...then become educated voters so we want have approx. 8,000 electors deciding for you!

Why does everyone tout Sen Clinton's experience?

I wouldn't trust a brain surgeon's wife to operate on me or a pilot's wife to fly my plane.

I'll give her credit with being around the process and near the process. But isn't that the process we all hate? Wouldn't you want someone outside the process?

What about being a lawyer elected to DC makes one qualified to lead a country?

Is anyone really "Ready on Day 1?" Character is what makes someone ready. Not experiences in DC – "Fanatasyland"

If being in DC makes you ready for the job of president then lets elect Ted Kennedy or Ted Stevens…how in touch with the real people do you think they are?

To all that are sick of CNN......CNN has be against Hillary, just
read between the lines. However CNN is run by a bunch of men,
and would not like to see a women become President. So sad.
The women of America need to wake up, women do a much better job when it comes to keeping their houses in order. I think Hillary
would do an excellent job at the White House. CNN does not want
that.

Joe NJ – Are you planning to have an abortion soon? Seriously, where do you Billarybots get this stuff?

Obama has provided answers and plans for those who are actually willing and open minded enough to listen. Once someone pulls the blindfold off their face, they are able to see that Obama's plans are more practical and feasible. Furthermore, none of his plans will penalize those who do not wish to participate.

There are two more debates planned. That is enough. Hillary is running out of funds, support, and effective tactics. She has shown time and time again to be willing to distort facts. That alone invalidates her credibility.

People say that Sen. Obama attacks Hillary. He has never attacked her or her husband when there were times that I believe he should have.

Comparing your proposals is not attacking. Showing the differences is not attacking. BUT saying something that is just false is not only negative attacking but a sign of desperation.

We all knew that the clinton's would show their true colors eventually.

Just as Billary would have, Sen. Obama does not have to accept all the debates that she is deparately looking for. Why help your opponent when you are leading. Sen. Obama is not a fool.......Billary just thinks he is.

Yesterday showed they need to do something..............the dirty tricks and lies have started from the clinton side.

The questions have already been answered! I'm not against Clinton but I feel like since her money is short she is trying to get some free air time. Obama is not just making speeches......he's answered the questions 18 times.

Change is upon us.......finally.

Obama 08!!!

Obama has policy and he has stated how his policy will work at several locations. How would you know if you are a Hillary supporter. You people act like he will be sitting up in the white house learning what to do as days go by. It's not like that. It is not like training on the job. Educate yourself about the responsibilities of the Presidency before you express yourself. Bill Clinton had just as much experience as Obama does. Besides, he wil surround himself with experienced people to balance his good judgement.

The more debates Hillary can get lined up, the more exposure
she gets at someone else's expense. There has been 18 debates
to date, and most of them cover the same dialogues. In the beginning of course there were more candidates, but at the end of the day
the majority of voting Americans have figured out the positions of
the last two candidates. Moreover we are seeing more and more
what happens when things don't go right, or do go wrong with a candidates campaign. Heads role. In a more sophisticated kind of way. In most work enviornments if you're going to be fired they usually give you the opportunity to 'resign' to keep the firing off the record.
That just happened in this election process. Did you recognize it???
So with all the back and forth, let's make a choice and vote. Or,
exercise your right not to excercise your vote. That is what we
Americans have the power to do. Thank you.

One of the pundits on MSNBC finally told the truth last night. He said every time he asked Obama's supporters to name one of Obama's accomplishment in the past that earned their support, those people just said "ugh,.." couldn't name a thing. That should tell you what kind of supporters Obama has. So sad. I am scared for the future of our country. Eight years of Bush is bad enough, we cannot afford to gamble for another four years. Please be practical and come to your senses and vote for Hillary has positioned herself well with solid plans, policies and goals to bring our country forward!!
I have a lot of dreams and hope, but I need Hillary to make them come true as she is a doer and workhorse.

Barack Obama on abortion

On Roe v. Wade
Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., has said a woman's right to decide how many children to have and when is one of the nation's most fundamental freedoms. Obama opposes a constitutional amendment or federal law banning abortion.

At a forum in July conducted by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Obama implied that he would appoint Supreme Court nominees who support Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision legalizing abortion.

"With one more vacancy on the court, we could be looking at a majority hostile to a woman's fundamental right to choose for the first time since Roe v. Wade, and that is what is at stake in this election," Obama said. "It is time for a different attitude in the White House. It is time for a different attitude in the Supreme Court."

Hilliary, do you need to cry again on TV. Buy your own time to cry!

i've just had all my cohesive arguments blocked by cnn. funny how its always the ones that question obama's new 'legend' status.

i think it's transparant, obscene, and deceptive,

Its at moments like this you write things off. like CNN, for example?

Imagine that... Hillary goes negative!!! Who would've guessed... obama and hillary have debated 18 times already! she just wants free air time because she has NO money! she just uses her husband for votes also..

GO OBAMA!

That statement in the ad is not negative. It true. Obama and the media have stole this election, but yet Obama can not make clear answers and the media refuses to ask.

Yes, we had 18 debates, but only one that featured the last two standing. They should debate.

Shari feel free to go the the Library of Congress website and see what the junior Senator from IL has done compared to Senator Cinton.

Susanne T – Because he does not have too, he's leading.

Unknown – If the people's vote are so easily swayed than how valid were they to begin with.

If you know the truth, nothing can sway you from it!

I should not be paying tax dollars to bail out people because they were stupid enough to buy a home and accept a payment they could not handle. There is a personal responsibility problem in this country. No one should spend money they haven't earned or worked for. The whole idea that I have to bail you out because you were too stupid to know you couldn't actually afford something is absurd.

CNN – thanks for not posting my comment NOT!
Just trying to educate the voting public regarding both candidates health care plan – of course since the article I found had a 'pro' Clinton stance you refuse to post it.

Nice.

Journalism in the US no longer exists -

The reason she is behind is because she promotes negativity, thus she receives negativity in return. Not just from her opponents, but from the media too. This negative call out for a debate is the same ol same ol that gets her in trouble. Granted, with the roll that Obama is on, it seems like she has no choice but to go negative. It backfired on her in S. Carolina. And it will backfire on her again in Wisconson and Texas.

Hillary (and her followers)... please embrace another strategy.

Good for her.
I'm sick of CNN attacking Hillary on behalf of Oprama.
It's about time she fought back.

I don't understand why people say Barack is avoiding debates because he can't awnser the questions. If you watched the last nationally broadcasted debate, there was a group of undecided people that was interviewed afterward and all but two of them supported Barack because they said his message and policies were clear and powerful.

This ad is contradicting her political strategy. Where was she last night? Texas. She wil be skipping over the upcoming states and focusing on Texas ans Ohio, which are considered bigger wins.

Obama has won states all over the country. He is a uniter. He has debated with Hillary 18 times and will debate her twice more shortly. If this is dodging debates... well, I think more would be ridiculous.

Please, if you feel you have not seen enough debating.. go on their websites and read their stances....their websited both clearly show their messages.

I used to be in support of Hillary, but Barack has my vote.

Reading is fundamental...I don't need another debate...its on the websites and if you are too lazy to read, then you do not need to vote. Simple as that....Go Obama!!

Yes it is a long and winging road, only its gonna get another eight years longer begore she can get another crack at the presidency

Imagine that!! Billary is showing her true colors again!! Obama must be doing well!!

Hillary is two faced. She said in New Hampshire that the race for president is not a game. Now who is playing the game? She is just upset that Obama can get in touch with people more than she can. I like the fact that Obama doesn't stiffen under pressure, instead he keeps his peace and go with the flow. He is truly a real person.

Hillary wants to debate Barack because that is one of the few things she is good at. He doesn't have to say a word in the next debate and he will still win it. The American people have already made up there minds. Move over Bill And Hillary.

Hillary give it up!!!!!! After 35 years in politics, you should have better tricks, so much for experience.

February 13th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Mind you people, Hillary is the only one who could criticize Obama so it will made publicly-known. The media will never post any negative news about Obama, nor asked him any negative questions because they also believe and respected him, they admire him with his Charisma and unproven ability to face the negative criticsms of the public..All we can see and hear about Obama is his hope of change, his repetition of Speeches (which he masters enough to inspire people)…Do you think this qualities he have will be enough for him to face and tackle the job of being the President of a Powerful country??

I do not think so, first of all, the media will not criticize Obama because he is black and the media is afraid to be called 'racists' , they are a bunch of cowards. Second, Obama has the money of Oprah.
I wonder where are all those Liberals, feminists who care about women issues and they are supposed to support a woman, I guess, money talks. and Oprah's money is talking loud. How dissapointed.

Hillary Clinton is taking aim at Barack Obama!
What else can she do? The Clintons are losing it.
Now Hillary wants to debate every week! She is the chicken that is running around wondering what to do next.
The negative ads won't work; this is something out of the past.
Barrack Obama is for the future if you have been paying attention.
What else can she do?

Why no one says anything when Obama attacks? Have you noticed that Obama has been attacking all along counting from after the before super Tuesday debate? It seems that When Obama attacks it sounds like a little kitten mewing, when Clinton attacks if sounds like dog fight? What is wrong with people out there and the media and press? They never get enough of anything negative from Clinton while largely ignored the same from Obama? I don't care how great Obama is, how electable he is (btw, partially the product of the media machine behind), the whole media's unfairness and the way they created Obama someone he's not yet, then came along the blindly painted Obama by his supporters as hero, JFK, or even Jesus like, and he appeared to be so cocky, these type of happenings make me sick of him.

It’s time Hillary stops padding the punches. Hillary needs to take off the gloves and bare-knuckle Barrack in the corner. They spent enough time jabbing and never landed any real blows. Voters are willing to go all necessary rounds in order to truly distinguish their stance on issues presented, background, and qualifications.
Democrats, as well as Independents and Republicans all need to recognize not only who will be the contenders, but who can deliver on the Knock-out in November.
Obama is “ALL TALK” outside the ring.

I'm an independent and Obama has my vote in Wisconsin's primary. I'm sick of partisanship, I'm sick of griping and dirty tactics, and I'm sick of Hillary Clinton. She brings nothing but negativity to the race.

And this is "negative"?? I am continually amazed at how touchy the American people are, how quick to demonize. Including the media which has become enamored of Sen. Obama. He doesn't fill me with hope per se, he's just a great speaker. I want and the country needs more than that, but never underestimate the shallowness of the American people. He's not as great as it's being portrayed, and she's not as bad as she is portrayed. Let's look at the issues and who's actually addressing them, rather than holding pep rallies. And i am becoming more disgusted with the press, including CNN. True journalism is dead.

I think Obama is doing better than Hillary because the Media is in favor of Obama. Obama does get the negative attention that Hillary does. Also Obama does not like to debate because he cannot back up his promise of change with any real plans or experience and when he does tell something that he has done, Hillary is right there to correct it. The media is responsible for Obama's success so far and I have a problem with superficial campaign.

WHERE DOES SENATOR OBAMA STAND ON ABORTION RIGHTS AND THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN TO CHOOSE?

While serving in the Illinois Senate, on seven (7) different occasions, Mr. Obama voted "Present" instead of "NO!" on proposed legislation that would either restrict or eliminate abortion rights. His explanation: there are complexities in the Illinois Senate that makes it beneficial to vote "present" instead of "no". Best anyone one has been able to derive; Obama was trying to remain neutral in order not to lose his substantial religious supporters who oppose abortion.

IT SHOCKED ME TO ALSO FIND OUT!
That if you visit Senator Obama's website and look under ISSUES; there are 20 top issues listed and not one of them pertains to Abortion Rights or the Right to Choose.

In fact I was only able to find only one article posted which is buried deep under the main heading of "PEOPLE" sub heading "Women"

POSTED ON OBAMA'S WEBSITE
A Message to Pro-Choice Voters Regarding the Democratic

Presidential Primary - NARAL Pro-Choice America
Beginning in Iowa, continuing into New Hampshire, and now in South Carolina and the states voting in the February 5 contests, there has been an undercurrent of speculation and innuendo that calls into question Sen. Obama's record on choice. This has the potential to divide the pro-choice community and create tension where none should exist. Today, for the sake of our issue and our movement, I am asking that these tactics stop.... Here are the facts pro-choice voters need as they head to the polls...: Sens. Clinton, Edwards, and Obama are fully pro-choice. NARAL Pro-Choice America endorsed all three candidates in their previous campaigns. All of the candidates have voted pro-choice; have publicly affirmed that they are pro-choice; and have taken actions that back up their pro-choice voting records and statements.

THIS ARTICLE IS THE ONLY MENTION THAT I COULD FIND ON HIS WHOLE WEBSITE ON THE THE ISSUE; The article above, posted on his website, seems to be sweeping some dirt under the carpet. I believe it helps to make my point. There is suspicion and uncertainty Senator Obama, will not take a front and center stand and cannot be relied on will to fight to protect Abortion Rights.

I CAN'T BELIEVE I NEVER KNEW THIS! I JUST TOOK IT FOR GRANTED LIKE EVERYONE ELSE THAT HE WAS GOING TO PROTECT WOMEN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE.
WHAT A WAKE UP CALL THE YOUNG WOMEN OF AMERICA WILL HAVE WHEN THEY FIND OUT THAT THEIR ROCK STAR ORATOR LITERALLY PROMISING "THE SUN, THE MOON AND THE STARS" WILL NOT STAND UP FOR ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

I like Obama and he talks about what people have been wanting from their government. The fact that he does not have donations from the major corporations adds credibility.

But at some point he has lay out the framework for the changes he thinks will be proposed by him and how he plans to tell the vested interests that have deep pockets and deep roots that they are effectively fired.

Sometimes i worry. This president in indonesia or something bought about so much major changes like changing the currency and stuff and it did not go well. Change is good, but lets hear it, discuss it and implement it. As they say, beware what you wish for, you might actually get it.

I believe Senator Obama's campaign manager hit the nail on the head when he said "we've got other business to do here in terms of meeting voters face to face". I certainly hope Obama does not stoop to Clinton's level with regards to negative ad campaigning. If she breaks her word to keep the campaign postive, what else will she break her word on?

Oh, and mandating people to buy health insurance? It won't work, it's too difficult to control, and is terribly inefficient. Her idea is going to cost $110 billion; Obama's plan to lower health insurance costs runs at about half of Clinton's. Where's the fiscal responsibility in her plans when the country has spiraled into the trillions of debt because of a fabricated war that Bush started–which, btw, she voted for?

Don't get so caught up in the Presidential race that you forget about who REALLY makes the laws that affect our lives ... CONGRESS!!!

Who's your congressman? Is your Senator's seat up for election?

The President is ALL about leadership not legislation.

If you're not happy about how Washington is representing you ... maybe it's time to change your Congressman and/or Senator.

Vote smart.

"Maybe he'd prefer to give speeches than have to answer questions"

Actually, yes, yes he would. His campaign has plenty of money for him to continue reaching out to the voters and he has every right to do so. And yet, despite that fact he still agreed to two more debates in the next couple of weeks. I think that is a fair compromise.

Yes, the years before Bush weren't "all that bad"... the subpoenas, file gate, travel gate, losing a majority in congress, finger waggin' in the t.v. "I did not have sex with that woman..." Great times. Hillary likes to say that it took a Clinton to clean up after the first Bush, it'll take another to clean up after the second... Well,... we then gotta ask ourselves, why was Bush II elected?? did Bill or Hillary have anything to do with it? They prodded and poked the conservative, right wing, fenatical giant with their arrogance and look what we got! George W. You think this year's vote is a referendum on Bush? What was it in 2000? Remember, "restore the integrity of the Oval Office"... Yes, the clinton years were wonderful!

I think that this is the worst election we ever had. It has been going on so long and all the candidates are not very good. It is like trying to choose the best of the worst. I am totally disqusted with the whole darn thing.

Do your homeowork folks. He is specific about policies and what he refers to by change. His proposed ethics reform has been called the most aggressive reform to date" No substance? The Washington Post rated his economic plan an A to his HRC'ss C.. I believe one C student in the white house has been one too many, thanks. There's plenty of meat behind the poetry. You just have to make yourself aware instead of waiting to hear it in a stump speech or at a rally. Also, no PAC or lobbysist money. That isn't rhetoric-it's fact, and it speaks volumes.

I am a registered Republican, have voted party lines my entire life and for the first time ever, because I am so disgusted with the Republican Party, am considering voting Democrat. Of the two I am leaning towards Obama!

Obama needs to debate, one to one with Hillary, at least 7-8 times during the coming months.Obama is a wonderful speaker, but frankly there is little or no substance in his impressive speech. A charming half black senator with a grat deal of motivational speeches - -–
IS THAT ALL WE NEED to nominate a PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE? I certainly hope not. The web sites of all the politicians are mostly handled by party politicians or political experts, so I want to hear Obama debate Clinton, and relate to the world his grasp and indepth understanding of the current issues. I need to know how he is going to resolve them. I want to hear , in great details, point by point, HOW IS HE GOING TO BRING ABOUT THE CHANGE. One more thing, CNN reporters and newscasters, you need to stop behaving like Obama's Godfathers. YOU NEED TO REPORT ANDSTAY AWAY FROM ALL KINDS OF PROPAGANDA.

Ok all of you Billary Heads. Listen up. John Kerry was 100 times better debater than G W Bush ( GWB sweated and sturted on stage and look like he was sucking a lemon ) . Kerry beat Bush in the debates. Just because you look good and sound good arguing on a platform does not mean you will win the election. Good debates don't necessarily translate into votes.

I listened to Obama's speech Tuesday evening after he won. It reminded me of Roosevelt and Kennedy and, yes, some of Lincoln, too. I heard plenty of specifics in the speech, but what I valued most about the opportunity was that I saw someone completely comfortable in his skin talking about truly important things. A leader? You bet. No Bushie fibs, no false moves, no patent self interest. Instead, courage and conviction. I liked it. In fact, I liked it a lot. Clinton is not a bad person, but she shows no sign of benefiting from all her experience. Obama gives every sign of bringing all of his diverse experiences to bear on each of the problems he faces. He makes sense, and I voted for him. I hope that I can vote for him again soon in November.

– RCJ

Typical Clinton politics! If crying does not work, then just cry foul!
The Democratic voters in the Potomac/Chesapeake primaries clearly spoke volumes.
Hillary Clinton is not their popular choice!

That's hardly negative. Karl Rove? Give me a break. Barack's a tough guy, he said so. You better hope he can handle this "negative attack."

Think about why should he debate her before Wisconsin. Think People:
Scenario
1. Your team is about to play a game on Saturday against a powerhouse.
2. The other teams best player is hurt.
3. They ask to play on Sunday instead so they can have one more day to rest the player.
4. I don't think so.

Its called having an EDGE.

She is down, but not out. This is not the time to help her get up.

I support Obama's goal to meet voter's face to face. Just because she can't afford the cost of ads doesn't mean he has to meet her to debate every week for free advertising.

you have said it eloquently MI Independent... yes, it was frightening to see Bush win twice it will be disasterous to see the Republicans win again. Uniter? Hillary Clinton is the only DEMOCRATIC candidate with John Edwards that called the DEMS to unite in voting for whoever they decide is the BEST candidate for the job have not heard that from Barack he is only going to say that if he is the candidate. We did not need OPRAH and the MEDIA deciding who is best for our country we need people who are serious on issues and needs and when the cameras, collosums and auditoriums and lights go out are doing the homework that needs to be done to get our country on track. HILLARY CLINTON is the only one doing that now and has been doing it all along...ask the VETS, the children and the low-income families they know she has helped and the rest of us HAVE TO WAKE UP TO THIS TRUTH we cannot afford to have the kind of change that Barack asks for with the help of all his old money croney friends-seems to be the very thing he wants to do away with how does that follow?

First off, I am undecided on who will gain my vote so don't take this as pro Obama but.......

It's obviously Hillary is pushing for a debate because her campaign blew all its money early on. She can't afford the number of commercials as Obama can right now so what better way than to have a TV organization pay for a debate.
Let's not forget this is Hillary, who suddenly spins negative against something or someone once she it is a better position for HER, nobody else. She had no problem with Nevada caucaus's on the Vegas strip, until the polls showed her in second and Obama gained the hospitality union endorsement. She had no problem spending big money up front, encouraging Michigan and Florida primaries early even if the delegates didn't count, but now she is losing and is fighting for the delegates.

Three things stand out about Hillary :
1. In the face of 9/11, she was no where to be found. Sombody else stepped up as the leader. (Guiliani)
2. There is no large, factual accomplishment of her Senate term. Everything referred to is during Billy Bob's tenure, and not of hers. What has she done in the past 7 years on her own merits?
3. Her campaign already squandered the 125 million plus dollars she had to run on, what do you think she will do with a budget of $3 trillion?

People are supporting her because what they want is the slap happy days of Billy Bob where all you heard were elementary school excuses of "Did I do that?" and "It wasn't me."
People are looking for a change where individuals take responsibility for there actions, integrity is what matters, and when they admit their mistakes, realize they might not be getting a pat on the back, but maybe a foot in the rear. Integrity also means you don't change your position once the polls show you are no longer in the majority.

"Hillary has sanked to a new LOW!!"

Wow, if your grammar is any indication of how you will vote, you should be deported.

I like Hillary. If she were Barack's V.P. then she could gain some experience and run again in 2012 or 2016. Just a thought. I'd hate to see her just go away. She or Edwards would make a good V.P. to Obama.

I knew this would happen! Hillary is fearing for her political life right now and she has no re-course but to go negative! This is wrong and she knows it! Stay with the issues and do your best ..this is NOT enough for her. OBAMA I want you to win!

20 Debates are more than enough. It is important to get out and meet the people. Although Clinton maybe a brilliant debater, the true test of leadership is how a leader embraces his/her people.
Full agreement with Obama, there is alot of work to be done besides debating.

Hillary and her campaign are becoming desperate! The last debate was Nationwide, so I'm sure the residents of Wisconsin were able to tune in. Personally, I don't want to hear or see any more debates. As an American citizen, I would much rather hear the candidates speak to me face-to-face in a Town Hall Forum versus to each other on a stage somewhere and to the news media who always twists things around anyway. Barak's time and money is better used reaching out to the actual people versus WAISTING more time debating with Hillary. If her campaign was wise about how they chose to spend their funds, they wouldn't be so desparate about getting FREE air time. Do they REALLY believe that the American people want to see them debate EVERY week!?? What Hillary and her team should have done was not WASTE money on this stupid ad, but use those funds to spend time in Wisconsin reaching out to the people their about their own agenda. She needs to focus less on what Barak can't do and more on what she "thinks" she can do.

The worse thing to happen to the Clinton's political legacy is Hillary Clinton. After this is over it will be tough to recapture all the good will the Bill had built during his presidency. The only way they can save face as if they concede in the next week or to and fully get behind Obama.

The MESSIAH's followers don't think he should have to debate.

Obama moves people. So does a bowl of oatmeal. Same difference.

Of course Obama is afraid to debate Clinton; he can't think on his feet. We need to see him away from the TelePrompTer, without someone telling him what to say. His problem is, when he does have to think or talk for himself, without benefit of a speech, he gets all tongue-tied.

So – if he is the nominee, and is elected President, whose words will he be mouthing then?

Vote for Hillary Clinton; she can think for herself!

They should have one of those debates where Hillary plants questions with the audience.

Everytime the Shill/Billy machine goes on the attack, I send another contribution to Barack. Granted, they are small amounts of $$$, but I cannot be alone.

I think for Lent I am going to give up buying my lunch and brown-bag it. I can call the savings "Lunch money for Hope". Anyone want to join me?

The reason she is behind is because the bleeding heart liberals are coming out of their Ross Pero comma.

Please read Senator Obama's "Blueprint for Change". It can be reached via his website. I don't recall him ever stumbling while describing the details of his platform. Senator Clinton may be a slightly better debater, but their ideas are pretty similar. Most Democrats would agree with either platform. In the meantime, a genuine people's movement is going on here, folks, and there is nothing wrong with being a great inspirational speaker. I would argue that it is a good quality in a president. Senator Obama owes little to the powerful interests in Washington, and he is therefore better able to get work done for regular Americans who are struggling. Let's not lose this chance as a country to make history!

Join the Movement! Obama 08!

maybe he gets coverage because those covering him have READ his website or gone to his rallies and grasp his plans, whereas Hillary presents the same old thing and thinks the same old party vs party fighting and stalemates is how she'll get things done.

WRONG.

People know you need to reach your hand across the aisle and work together to get things accomplished. THAT is leadership, and THAT is what Obama offers that Hillary can't grasp.

WOW. CNN, can you get anymore biased? Geez. Fox News seems more fair every single day.

Debates are the only way we really know what each candidate will do in his/her presidency. I have only heard speeches from Obama, promises with no specifics. I heard on one of the morning shows that one of Obama's staff stated that the reason he did not want any more debates is that 'she knows more!' Now that is something worth mentioning! I say, bring on those debates, the more the merrier!

read the article folks...they have had plenty of debates...what was it...18....so in the next 3 weeks he will debate her 2 more times...frankly, that's enough. Clinton machine at it again...."Oh..he doesn't want to debate me...he's scared to debate me...uh...well yes...uh..we debated 18 times before and we will debate 2 more times in the next week...but he's scared to debate me....trust me...I know what you don't know. If you knew the truth." These type of desperate tactics are why people are running from Hillary. I don't want a desperate candidate....we need a candidate to get the warhawks out of the whitehouse.

You can really tell when someone gets desperate. They start bad mouthing the opponent. Hillary has kept it kinda clean thus far, why get nasty in the end. I was leaning toward voting for her, but now I don't know.

I agree with most of you. Obama does not need to debate in Wisconsin. He is there right now getting to know them as well as them getting to know him. If they have some questions for him they can ask. However, as I said, he is in Wisconsin and where is Mrs Clinton? She is here in my home state of Texas. So you tell me who is running and who is scared. If a Wisconsin debate is so important to her, why is she not there right now. I will tell you why, because she does not think Wisconsin is important and knows that Texas has much more to offer her. So is this really about the American people to her or is it more about her and winning. Obama is not dumb. He knows how important it is to win Texas. Yet, he still knows that every vote counts and that although he will not earn as many delegate votes in Wisconsin that is up for grabs in Texas, he still realizes that the people in Wisconsin are just as improtant as people in Texas. This tells me that he is not discounting anyone and that everyone is important. He could be out here right now trying to win over the hispanic vote that will more than likely go Clintons way but he chooses to go to Wisconsin and talk to the people face to face.

You go Obama. We are behind you and support you 100%

Obama 08, we will prevail!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama doesn't want to because he always looks inexperienced when debating her. He doesn't have the experience and it shows in his superifical answers which are basically the talking points he memorized. Hillary, on the other hand, has been working on the issues for many years and has a thorough understanding of them, which will allow her to develop the plans to move this country forward. She will continue to make effective change, while all he will do is talk about it.

The average voter in Wisconsin may not have been paying as close attention to the prior debates because their primary is only happening now. Wisconsin is now tuned in and they deserve an oppportunity to hear the candidates debate.

HAHA!

Hillary will win Texas in a landslide – win Ohio and win Pennsylvania. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised to see her pull out Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin and Hawaii.

There is no way in hell Obama will beat McCain. Hillary can but Obama cannot.

Only Democrats will find a way to screw up their chances this election term and they did it. Obama is such a WEAK candidate. I can't wait to see the Dems get their behinds kicked!

OBAMA, TRY TELL A VETERAN WHO WAS CAPTIVE FOR YEARS ABOUT "HOPE". While you were in your diapers "Hoping", he served our country honrably.

TERRORISTS WON'T BE INSPIRED BY YOUR HOPE PAL!

JOHN MCCAIN 2008! (Only Hillary can beat him, but the Dems are far too dumb for that – that is evident by them electing Obama).

Welll you know they say the uneducated and the old and senile make up Mrs. Clinton backers, and I truly believe that true. Just look at all these unintellectual responses from these Billary heads.

No avoiding, just a man busy trying to get his message across to the people. You obviously haven't been listening to the last few debates. You can go online and review those if you wish. I would rather see a debate between McCain and Obama anyway. The Democratic issues have been debated, over and over. Go to their websites. The voters for the past several caucuses and primaries have made their decisions. Overwhelming in favor of Obama. Desperation I think on the Clinton's side. Sad, but they are who they are.

For those who claim that the information is on Senator Obamas website..........I have read it – so perhaps you folks could answer this question:

What is 'change' when millions are uninsured now and under Senator Obamas healthcare policy millions will be uninsured then? What is change?

And what is 'change' when his gladly accepts endorsements from the Kennedys and Kerrys who – oh by the way – voted for the war? What is change?

And money from PAC? What is change?

And what is 'change'??? I can tell you; when the power goes out and the telepromters don't work anymore. That is when change will happen because then, and only then, will Senator Obama not have a script to read from!

PS – CNN can you please post my comments. I have a couple others that are just sitting there waiting for someone to review........:-(

Time to say good-bye Hillary. Although i wouldn't be surprised if you try to hire lawyers and have the delegets count in FL and MI.

Evil has a new difinition folks

obama supporters are like those little animals out in the plains who all gather together at a certain time of the year and run for the cliffs and then jump off, they cant think so they all destroy themselves. if the blind lead the blind, they all fall in the ditch. open your eyes before it is to late, obama never, ill change to mccain before i would be that stupid. jim of ohio

And for you Hilliots claiming she has (here comes her slogan) "real solutions for real problems", I would like to hear them. Her solutions that I have heard, "I am for licenses for illegals", "nope that is not what I meant". . . . . . blah blah blah.

And why is it OK to run with her slogan, and not OK for Obama to have a slogan. At least he has kept to one slogan. Hers change when her polling numbers change. Now it is all about latino's and the poor. Forget all the caucus states and those primary states she lost. They don't matter!!

Great point Kevin from Alaska!

Okay Billary Boosters, if the annointed lady is so magical in debates then why is she losing?

More debates are just her way of getting free advertising, and it is HIGHLY DEBATABLE that she will get anywhere with them if her "message" hasn't made a dent in 18 previous ones.

My foremost observation from these comments is the overwhelming hatred, not dislike, but hatred Obama supporters have for Senator Clinton. I find this particularly interesting because I don't get the sense that the candiate himself (Obama) espouses such hatred for any of his colleagues in the senate – so why the loathing in the eyes and torches in the hands of his followers. Ok, I get it, you're angry she voted for the war – believe me I am too. But is that reason to hate her with such intensity? Let me also remind you that 76 other senators voted for this war too – yet Obama supporters don't seem to want to burn them at the stake, nope, just Hillary. If there's any cause for hate in the political sphere, hate Bush! My point in all of this is that I don't think Obama supporters really know why they hate Hillary Clinton and that's a problem given their fervor. Maybe its because so many of them are new commers to politics and haven't been through an election before, so they don't realize that the best way to support your candidate is vote, not burn their opponent in effigy – a lesson seasoned participants in the democratic process know. Think this hatred through, think about the message it sends to your kids, think about the message it sends to young girls specifically. In short, think before you write and speak.

It's downright silly to say Obama hasn't talked about issues. If all you watch are the speeches on the nights of conventions, than ALL the candidates give their stump speech. If you want to know where they stand on the issues, you have to check their smaller speeches, their voting records and their websites. Obama has made himself plenty clear. Some of you just refuse to listen.

Remember.......when your good....there is no need to be negative towards the oppostion.....someday politicians will get the message that people hate that, don't tell me how bad you think the other guy is, tell me what your al about....it's a desparate attempt to try to get Obama to respond to defend himself, and he doesn't have to respond. They have debated many times. He is busy doing his thing, and doing it well. He has the momentum now, and I don't think he can be stopped. He is a great speaker; he is smart, sincere and tells it like it is. He has been upbeat and positive and quite frankly after the pounding that just took place, I guess this is the only way to respond. mmmmmm....does someone else need to be fired?
PS....by the way......here is how I see it....McCain for President

Look at Hillary squirm! Ha-ha!

OBAMA '08.

Could anyone's desperation be more delicious? Clintonism, with all its vulgarity and gracelessness, is over.

Maybe we should have a Monica vs Hillary debate! Or better yet an oil wrestling match...no no what am i thinking...that would be gross!

She is verging on pathetic now. Hillary Clinton's arrogance and lack of respect for the American electorate is what is killing her campaign. Sen. Obama is willing to go straight to the voters of Wisconsin to let them know his positions. Mrs. Clinton doesn't even have the integrity to acknowledge the Democratic voters in the last eight contests or the next two upcoming contests because they aren't important enough to her. How can we believe that each and every American will be important to her if she were to be elected.

I see a lot of Obama supporting saying refer to the Obama website if you want to know his issues on things. Thats not political campaining. Thats letting something else talk for you.

When you go to a job interview and the employer asks a question about your job history, do you tell him to look at your resume if he wants to know, or do you describe in detail about it. I really think the Obama website with written well, but Obama needs to back up whats in there, otherwise he's just all smoke and mirrors.

He better get used to debating too, because he'll get no sympathy from McCain should they end up cross-debating each other.

I have been a democratic voter since I began voting over 20 years ago. I have never voted Republican, but if Obama is the candidate, I will have to go for McCain...

Hillary is like a bully trying to goad Obama into a fight. Not gonna happen – he has the momentum, the money and is chipping away at Hillary's base.

"Muzhik February 13th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

I wonder if her health care plan mandates coverage for the homeless and, if so, how she will enforce such a mandate. She can't garnish non-existent wages and their transient lifestyle makes it difficult to track them. Will the several million homeless just not be counted?"

Hey Muzhik – that's some funny stuff right there! Oh yeah, and what about the JOBLESS? Whose wages will be garnished – their spouses?

Obama debated Clinton ONCE one-on-one, and, um, he, um, did very, um, poorly. All the other debates he's referring to were NOT one-on-one.

He will not be able to refuse to debate the Republicans without looking like he's totally unfit for office. Hmmmm.....if the shoe fits......

Will he tell foreign leaders to check out his Website for his positions if they want to talk to him one-on-one? Or maybe he'll just pout and turn his back on them? Hopefully, McCuckoo will be there to bail him out again.

Hey! I have an idea! Why don't we vote for Obama's speechwriter? You know, the person who wrote that incredibly brilliant speech that we've all heard so often that we know it by heart? The hope, change, unity, yes we can one. You know – the ONLY one.

I HATE the media! Whatever happened to unbiased reporting. Is it really "NEGITIVE" to say that someone refuses to debate? Let the viewers decide rather than CNN creating an opinion!

Why do you Hillary fans think she has the right to demand more debates? She is not the one who sets the rules, and, the only reason she is doing this is because she is out of money and needs the air time.

If you want answers look them up. They are available!

We do not need more debates. Obama has never hid from a debate. It is true she is a bit better at debates. But if you don't agree with her message or the delivery of her message, it doesn't matter if she debates better.

She will lose to McCain if she gets the nod. The polls prove it. The 48% negatives that she has proves it as well. If you want McCain, vote for Hillary. If you want a dem, vote for Obama.

I have a question for Obama
what country does he want to leave for his two daughters,
One in which they have the opportunity to one day become president of the united states
or One where they have the opportunity to marry the president of the united states

Go Hillary!!!!!

Future conversation....Hey do you remember when Bill Clinton's wife tried to run for president?

WOW! Its great to get online and read all the comments and see how people really feel. This ad is not negative but it is missing some key elements. The ad is void of the fact that there have been plenty of debates on the issues. Where she constantly repeats the same thing that she repeats everyday, nothing new we could watch the debate that we tivo'd and get the same message. Can someone explain what people mean when they are looking for substance from Obama? I believe all of the candidates have been open book when it comes to their current view on issues(I hope you know that will change when they become president,) as well as released information to the press about their views. So, if Obama uses his "stump" time to inspire, to motivate people to become part of the process instead of part of problem thats his choice. Hillary choses to use her "stump" time for mini commercials where she repeats the same thing, over and over again, thats her choice and strategy. With the decisive OBAMA wins lately, we can see which strategy is working!!!!!! If you continue to do the same thing, you will continue to get the same results!

This is sooooo exciting!!!!!!!

Barack, you're ahead. Stay on offense!

I don't think she must agree to a debate in Texas or Ohio. If you watch Obama Camp, they don't like to debate in states they are sure of winning thinking debate must change the minds of voters. However, states they are not sure of such as: Texas, Ohio and Pen. they are willing to debate. It is time to focus on street to street and door to door campaign.

Curliss? If Obama is not the nominee – I don't have to vote for McCain, I simply will NOT VOTE. Hillary Clinton does not have a chance against McCain. How could anyone still be buying into the Clinton(s) politics?

Bernie Moore-Knowles
Papa'aloa, Hawai'i

What is so negative about debating? Are the Obama people afraid of what they will hear from their rock star? Obama gives the same speech over and over. Tells about the same guy whispering in his ear. What gives? At least when the candidates debate we hear what is inside of them not what the speech writer wrote.

I don't see how putting out a television ad stating that Obama hasn't agreed to debate means that Hillary Clinton is "going negative." Let's face it, the media loves Obama. They cow-tow to him and every word that any Clinton speaks is maligned or deliberately misinterpreted. Tim Russert, David Shuster and Chris Matthews are blatant Obama supporters. If you don't believe me, pay attention to how they communicate about Clinton and Obama. There is a definite difference. I'm sick and tired of seeing the Obama backers crying and whining about anything that REMOTELY appears to be negative about him. He will become puppy chow if he is the Democratic nominee – the Republicans will make sure of that. Frankly, if he is the nominee, I will vote for McCain. At least I trust him and know where he stands on the issues even though I don't agree with him on everything.

He can not debate because he has no real answers, just so call CHANGE and YES WE CAN, but never exactly what kind of CHANGE nor a What We CAN DO.

Lets get very real here, we as women need to vision ourselves in the most powerful position in the world. Young women should understand the underlying factors she can gain like respect and equal pay. If images and emotions are the key, it shall be; but lets also turn on our minds--"WE NEED A WOMEN AS PRESIDENT AT THIS TIME IN HISTORY." It will send a message through the Middle East they would never forget.

Sisterhood is live and well!

Going negative with a misleading ad like this just shows desperation not leadership.
We in Wisconsin are not so stupid that a debate that takes place here has any more meaning than the other debates that have happened elsewhere. People here who wanted to watch a debate have seen one and having a "local" one isn't going to make a difference. She's shoveling this because she needs the press her.
I saw Chelsea in Madison in a crowd of 600 or so. Then I saw Obama last night with around 17000+. Wisconsin is slipping through her hands and her supporters here can claim it's because of radical students or the African American vote (which is small here) but it does no good to marginalize the groups that don't vote for her.

If Hillary wins the presidential race we will soon be the USS, the United Socialist State. She is one of the most horrible people in the world and I would rather live in Europe than have her as my president.

For those of you that think CNN reports accurately, have you seen the video of Hillary "crying"?

Since CNN had already closed the post on the other link this is from about the stupid media inquire about what Hillary does in her camp (which does not matter to the issue faced by the American people) I'll add it here...

[QUOTE: Michael February 12, 2008 5:28 pm ET
Gotta hand it to Obama and his campaign. They hire all of these "paid" bloggers to post in spanish in order to create a false sense of shift within the Latin community. Guess what? Most of us will not fall for this charade. Oh, by the way - Hillary supporters are Latinos and also are educated. And we are voting for her not because of her color, but because of her credentials! Latinos will vote in RECORD numbers for Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Hillary for President! END QUOTE]

Michael, so are we to take this to mean that you have been bought? If so, that is ok…because in America you have that right! That’s why educated people seek the truth instead of expecting others to provide it for them. Which are you?

By the way…this is nothing against Latinos, because their just as many uneducated Blacks, white, and other nationalities, but it is a fact that many NOT ALL BUT MANY of Clinton's supporters are not as educated as Obama's, who typically speaking have more than a High School Diploma. This is America, so you have the right to free speech, but at least speak facts and not regurgitate rhetoric.

What a shame hillary has to go down this road of attack ads. She is getting pretty desperate.

Amazing when your back is against the wall old time politics of negative ads coming out. A true political machine at work here. Not quite sure why people want this kind of person in the White House. I think people are beginning to realize that old time politics, big money, and the same out same out won't work. Read the article in the Wall Street Journal, Tues, Feb 12 called, "The Clintons' Terror Pardons". Again, a political move for Hilary back when she was running for NY senator, but pardoning terrorists. Nice job. We want this in the White House again. At least we have a fresh new face to give us hope. I was sad to hear that Hilary decided to go negative. She should have kept up offering what she can offer instead of some corny line about debating when they have already debated 18 times. What more does she have to say? Again, when your back is against the wall the true person comes out. We are seeing what this woman is all about.

Sure, bring on a debate... Who doesn't love seeing Hillary slosh around in the mud as she tries to defend her vote for Iraq! Now that is good t.v.!!!!

Hey folks,
House divided cannot stand. The Clinton camp are not helping the situation but trying to divide the Democratic Party through their magic trick again. This kind of portrayal of Obama as someone who cannot lead is unacceptable. If Mrs. Clinton cannot run a succesful campaign, how can she lead the country. It seems like she is not a good CEO. The truth is, Mr. Obama is an effective leader who can bring the quality of change our nation wants.

Folks, it takes a strong leader with charisma like Obama to unite this great nation of ours. He his the only person who can bring both Democrats and Republicans to the UNITED WE STAND. GET IT..... CLINTON SUPPORTERS. Come and join OBAMA so that together we can take over the White House. This man can lead us to prosperity again. He is the right person for the job.

About the debate, people are tired of debates. I think people know already where both candidates stands on the issues. So, no more debate. GO OBAMA 2008.

Yes, finally Hillary is fighting back and telling it like it is.

GO HILLARY!!!!!

This ad doesn't seem negative to me, but anyone who has kept up with the election should know both candidates stances on any issue of interest to them by now. I personally have watched numerous debates including the one-on-one debate and I could tell you each candidates stance on the issues that I find most important in the upcoming election. I think Obama has the better health care plan, and it is also important to me that he has been opposed to the war before it started.

Many of the Clinton supporters on this blog have claimed that Obama supporters have been brainwashed by a "slick-talking politician" but if that is the case how come Obama is more popular with college grads. As a graduate student, I am educated on this election and in my area or study. Oh, and I voted for Obama.

Hey, I thought Leona Helmsley was dead.... but apparently she's running for the White House.

It is not true that only uneducated are voting for Obama. It is just the media again taking Obama for a free ride. Most of our offices voted for Hilary. Many of them are engineers, Many other have doble Masters, Most of them have atleast one Master. The information what you are getting is bogus. As one of you have said Obama is attracking young people who are immature, also some of the white men who do not want o vote for a Women. Is this just an male ego? Just wake up and just do not belive in the blank word "Change". He is just giving the blank hopes. Hopes are not enough to eliminate the crisis we are in now. We need an experienced leader. we have heard all Debates and all Obama speeches. People are more vigilant this time. But most of the people are just getting excited and blindly believing in the blank words "Change and Hope". They are not realizing the depth of crisis we are in which needs experienced person to be in the White house. Who is the only one Hilary now.

This is game of politics. They all lie. Obama is no different. He is NO angel. I don't trust him to lead our great country. People are going to feel the way they feel. It does not make me wrong.

Obama has dropped dirty little attacks on Clinton. No big deal. It is part of the game. He goes after her, she goes after him and so on and so on.They are trying win a chance to become the next President. The claws will come out on both sides.
Obama does not have my support I think he is way overrated. But hey that is me. Obama supporters feel he is the best thing since sliced bread. Good for them.

Here is my question for Hillary supporters who claim EXPERIENCE should be a determining factor for who we choose for president: if Hillary gets the nomination, will you vote for McCain over her in November? Because he certainly has more experience. So if you say no, why? Is it because you think Hillary has better JUDGMENT than McCain? Hillary has really backed herself into a corner here. She has no platform to run against McCain at all. Think about it!!

The reason she needs all of these debates is because they are free publicity. Hillary's campaign is failing to keep up with Obama's monumental fundraising efforts, so she can't afford the media and travel costs that Obama can.

My favorite Hillary-ism is that she gets a better return on investment by focusing on Texas and Ohio, states with a higher delegate count. Last time I checked, she was running for President of the United States, not President of the States with the Most Delegates.

Maria- thank you for the link on information regarding Rezko. I am very worried, as you are, about this...... actually the many issues that aren't being reported on or researched. Even if the media manages to hide this issue during the primaries, it will come out as the case is revealed.

As I have said many times....

Both candidates have made mistakes..... both have admitted that. I don't believe there are many politicians with clean hands.... just because a politician hasn't been caught doesn't mean they aren't guilty of something. The notion that our President must be perfect is perfectly naive.... our decision for the next President effects the entire world..... not just our small universes that we live in.

Obama should answer to the people during his campaign for these issues and for misrepresenting his relationship with Rezko. It will come out sooner or later and he should take the opportunity to explain it before it is explained for him in ways he cannot defend.

I still believe that Hillary-Barack bring the promise of:

Hillary- hard working, determined, experienced and ready

Barack- positively idealistic, determined, semi-experienced and will be ready.

We need them to partner up.... not tear each other apart. That goes for all Dems.... stop tearing each other apart. WE CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATION. I have (2) boys that I do not want to have drafted in a future war over oil and ego.... we need to improve the United State of America..... we need to be the the United Democrats of America.

Its very hard to fanthom the true picture of human beings when they are succeeding but very easy to know their true picture when loosing. Hilary has done a great job but I think the change Obama represents is more needed in America now as he shows to be the best change agent. Going negative on Obama can not in anyway help Hilary to change the heart of voters as they can not be dissuaded by just mare expression of negative thoughts by Hilary.
Voters know what they want already and i think going by the results so far, that is far more of a clear message that Obama is the guy.

There have been eighteen debates so far and two more going to happen. How many is enough?
Listen close...don't miss it...history is being made...if you listen close you can hear the chanting...Obama...Yes we can...enough said

What a single thing Obama has done? why suddenly he can change everything? use your brain, not your illusion created by media.

I want Hillary in the White House. Obama is too green. I am so sick of hearing of "Change", we all want change from the last 7 yrs. But, the years before Bush, was not all that bad. Why don't we hear more about that. If Obama wants change why doesn't he explain what and how? He is sounding more like Jesse Jackson all the time. Also, why does CNN give him so much coverage?
Thank you for letting me comment.

I can't understand why Hilliary thinks she is the best to face McCain. She and Bill have so much garbage for Republicans to have fun with, besides – why didn't she and Bill think of all the things they want to do now 8 years ago when they were in the White House. They had opportunities to fix health care, expand on health care and a choice of not inflicting NAFTA – they didn't.

To me, Hillary's been kind of a bulldog in debates. She butts in on other people talking and when they tell her she had her turn, she keeps on talking. To some people that shows skill. I think it's kinda rude. In the last contentious debate, Obama had to turn into Hillary to defend himself. and Edwards won the debate, because he was the only mature one.

Debates make good reality tv. I suppose those things are popular these days. They're just not my flavor.

Its not a Negative Ad! It's a Ad for Truth! Obama will not go head on with Hillary in Debating! Why? What is he afraid of? Answers! He has no Clear Answers! He lacks the Experience to Debate! And Obama has not been consistent in Debating, if fact he's probably doing the right thing by Avoiding them at all cost. We all avoid doing things we know we are not good at or at least lacking the knowledge of one thing or another. So we avoid doing those things, it's Human Nature. I will personally Start a Website for those Democrats who strongly believe that Obama lacks the experience and if he were to be the Nominee, my Website will Promote a "NO VOTE" ! That is, come Election Day those who Supported Clinton, would just Stay Home! Or if they feel the need, cross Party Lines and Vote for the Republican Candidate. Sorry, I want someone who has the Experience over Popularity. And if you look at CNNs' Polls, in every State Obama's Experience rating by those who Voted for him is very Low! Some lower than 20 %! So those Voting for Obama, are saying they don't care about Experience, they just like the his talk of Change. What Change Obama? Debate with Clinton and lets find out! Chicken?? Bacck, Bac, Bacck!

Can somebody describe Clinton's extensive foreign policy experience–without referring me to her website? As I recall, she voted for the Irzq invasion resolution without reading the intelligence report that dissuaded several other Democrats from supporting it.

Clinton seem to think that people are not smart enough to understand her motive for seeking more debates. I think she needs to practice subtle and suave politics and not that predictable old style politics. We may not all be as smart as Hillary, but we have heard enough of what we need to know to make our choice. Most of us don't want to hear again and again the same arguments in the name of debates – we have already made up our minds. I am 200% sure that she would say the same thing and refuse debates if she is leading or gaining momentum. Let me also add - even if Clinton does better in the debates and establishes herself to be more qualified, I will still vote for Obama, because I like him as a person. What are you going to do about it ?

Mrs. Clinton had better be careful to not demonize Obama too much. If she does that and wins the nomination then she may just lost the general election. She may lose it because She can not get into the white house if Blacks do not got to polls for her. One thing I can say about the black community is we can say or do negative things about each other all day long but when others are saying negative things about blacks that are unjust and are not true. Then that will cause tensions to rise. Blacks might sit out the election. I know I will. She needs to black vote.

What a single thing Obmam has done? why suddenly he can change everything? use your braib, not your illusion created by media.

Kevin,

No one is endorsing HIllary on the basis of her performance in debates, but rather on her substance and intelligence. The contrast between Obama's answers regarding healthcare and Hillary's answers were astonishing. Obama had simply no clue.

Also, the media really needs to call Obama on his repeated statements that he did not "vote for the war". He has made that statement repeatedly. I'm not referring to his stating that he was "against the war"...but rather when he says "I did not vote for the war." Hell of course he didn't vote for the war. He was in Illinois watching "Da Bears" on TV. He was not a member of the senate so he could not vote.

This latest Clinton ad just shows how desperate she is getting. Hillary should read the book "The Knowing – Doing Gap". I think the candidates have done enough debates already, they should focus on how to execute the issues they have both eloquently addressed. We know what each candidate plans to do in the White House now – so they should stop talking, its time to act!

And more than anything we don't want to see any more political attacks such as the one Hillary has just launched.

My God people, if you'd bother to go to Obama's website he has VERY detailed policy ideas for nearly twice as many issues as the Clinton campaign. People who claim that Obama has no substance need to do some actual research and stop lying to themselves and voters who actually bother to hold opinions they research themselves rather than get spoon-fed by a particular campaign.

To all my Hispanic brothers and sisters stand up and be accounted for. Understand that Obama is for you and the entire country as a whole . Don't let her fool you down in Texas, she's counting on your vote going her way. Don't be afraid because Obama is Black. He knows how to get it done and he doesn't only care about Black people but White, and Hispanic and all people as a whole. Think why are so many different people from all different races puttting their trust in him. We can't all be wrong....... Think about it........

Please stand up and let the government know you truly matter. Vote for Obama, and watch things change for the better.......... Show them Hispanic people matter and we don't want the same old mess either.....

Barrack can't debate just Hope.
He talks about Hope only... Hope we can, but Solutions we need ; Only Hillary is tested to provide solutions and has sound plans

Michael you fail to realise BLACKS are people too!

he has debated her before and lost every time-no wonder he is afraid!

Desperation is a stinky cologne...

Sen Clinton makes a good point. The people of Wisconsin deserve to see a debate on what matters to them and what they will do specifically to help them.

Contrary to what some commentators might say, Clinton is not acting desperate in airing a new tv ad. She's doing what she should have done in the first place – expose Obama for what he is. Obama does his negative "marketing" of Clinton by truely being the hypocrite that he is – on one hand, he's sweetly complimenting Hillary, but between the lines, he's throwing her to the dogs. At least Clinton is being more honest.

I can't agree that the ad is negative. And I'm an Obama supporter.

Even the most die hard Clinton supporters would have to admit that Obama has run a masterful campaign. He's demonstrated better organizational skills, better political skills, better fund raiser, you get the idea...

Hillary's scorched earth policy will not work. All of her experience certainly isn't being demonstrated in how she is running her campaign. Doesn't bode well for how she might run the Country.

I been trying to understand why CNN who is suppose to carry the news, not under dog a campaign with their smart remarks. The Clinton sure in the HELL did better the BUSHS. So BILL did mesh up with the young girl, BUT that was Clinton business not ours, INSTEAD money was wasted on something that was not our business, who authorize it, THE REPUBLICANS, the holy then now people, hide in the closet and throw mud

Hillary has sanked to a new LOW!! She is saying anything to make Obama seems incompetent and not worthy of the votes he has and will continue to receive. I think she has ran out of strategies. The bottom line is that Obama is a refreshing change and everyone Black, White, Latino, African American, and Asian American have embraced the thought of change in America.

As I read this Blog I am truly sickened of the remarks
My Vote will be Democrat NO matter Who's Name is on the Ticket

Both Candidates want to throw around the Word CHANGE
or how people need to get together on doing what is right for all Americans
what is wrong with straight answer for either Party on these Questions
double talk and cheap shots is not where this party needs to be
CNN needs to get in the middle and quit leaning to one side or the other just my opinion
or put some one on the air who will (Lou Dobbs he seems neutral)
I would love to here that CHANGE means
the first day on the Job our NEW president will be
getting the big Business, Insurance ,Oil companies
and the sort out of my back pocket
WE need RELIEF not LIP SERVICE
rsb
Tx

Hilliary Clinton is so desparate right now. President Obama (how awesome does that sound!!!) agreed to 2 debates in 3 weeks which is more than enough. Hillary should withdraw from the race based solely on the fact that after 17-18 debates people are still on buying into her agenda for the country. In fact, her popularity is continuing downward. Also, she claims to speak for the blue collar worker yet she is trying to buy the election by loaning her campaign $5 million of her won money. As a citizen, I find that highly offensive. Can a blue collar worker relate to that? I don't think so. The handwriting is on the wall but the Clintons have such huge egos that they can't see it yet. Say good bye and good night to the Bushes and the Clintons. Thank God!

Every candidate is entitled to pick a winning strategy.
Obama's campaign has every right to chose whether or not he will debate her. He is not obligated to bend to her needs. And yes, she is VERY desperate.
Keep up the negativity Hillary, it is great for Obama.
Go Obama!!

The reason that Obama will not debate Hillary is because he would have to answer to exactly how he can make the changes that he is promising. Obama DOES NOT have the talent, skills, knowledge or the experience to make the changes. He is only talking a good story, and there are enough BLIND people following the "Pied Piper"!

WAKE UP AMERICA! We ALL need to get behind Hillary and push her over the finish line, so that the one WITH the talent, skills, knowledge and experience to start making the changes that she is promising, starting from day one!

WE DON'T WANT A "ROOKIE" PRESIDENT! THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT WE WILL GET IF OBAMA IS ELECTED!

Exactly why Clinton's now losing...we all knew she's go negative soon enough. She doesn't understand why Obama has caught fire...he's staying positive about the campaign, the issues and the country's future. There will be no counterattack. That's what America wants: a positive discussion on the future.

For those of you too ignorant to do your own research on the candidates plans for the future...

But, instead want it to be force fed to you directly from the candidate OVER AND OVER AGAIN.

Why not just simply visit Obama's website?

All his plans and stands on issues are THERE for FREE.

Hillary would be better off if she didn't have to waste campaign money to tell her "poor" and "uneducated" base the same things over and over again....

I mean... they have net connections... its obvious from the uneducated post from some of her supporters.

obama is the clear choice for 2008. period. end of story.

Hillary is broke. What else should we expect??? We should use anything to stop the momentum Obama has.

If Clinton did so well in the first 18 debates.... how comes she's still losing?

Confused...if you want to hear his positions, then go to a rally or town hall meeting!

Because Hillary wants a debate, he has to stop campaigning to give her free air time? He will not let her be in control of the situation! If she wants to get her message heard, then go to Wisconsin earlier than Saturday!

For her to dismiss Saturday's wins just proves that she is divisive and will to say anything to win or get votes. Remember one thing, if you are to win the nomination, those states WILL remember your comments! She needs to stop relying on the BIG states to get her delegates...we all know how that turned out!

it is not like anyone believes a word out of Hillary's mouth, anyway.....

Clap – Clap – Point – Point

Debate or no debate he has debated her before. . .end of conversation. He has two more coming and near two big states Ohio and Texas. Do you think someone who is scared to debate her would do it before her supposed in the basket, firewalls. I only have one thing to say for Ohio and Wisconsin voters(not so much Texas) NAFTA. Obama/Gore 2008!

Let pop and rock star Obama leads this country for hope and change in world.
American will go wei-wei.
Obama, you just like rising sun in the morning. We are sun followers and follow the sun. You give us your great speachs and make us live or die for you.
Oh Obama, you are rising pop star and make us high and do not need using druges.
Oh, my sunny boy, my big son, my brother, my hope, and my change.

Call 911 we need Doctors here.
Sorry we only have one named OBAMA.

Hillary is the better debater. They should have more debates now. Enough of Obama's "Need a Change" speeches. When it comes to substance, the debates always show his lack of substance and knowlege as compared to Hillary.

All this going back and forth about Obama and Clinton is a waste of time as the Republicans will keep the house till 2025 and maybe more..

Tell the Clintons stop hiding their sercets in the Presidential Library that's something to Debate about. Lets see what experience she is claiming.

Remember dear Chistopher, people lie, even Barack Obama, but maybe your too young to realize that. Even well educated people like myself in exit polls, because, the media plays into it. If your going to play with the big boys and girls you better have a stomach for it. Now that i'm thinking about it, the younger geration never fails, everyone is a winner and everyone gets a trophie. Now don't go crying to mommy Oprha.

Man I tell you it has gotten worse for Hillary, now the media is mixing neg. ad's with facts. He didn't want to debate, reason being is he is terrible when it comes to issues, other then saying one word-Change. Come on people aren't you getting tired of that word, are you so blind as to not even care about the issues. That ad is about as negative as a produce stand at a fruit market.

Go Girl, get it on because we know he isn't.

Hillary cannot win the election by conducting herself as a lady and a senator. She has to revert to her methods as a politician.

That is exactly what we want and need to get rid of. POLITICIANS!
She is bleeding from his success and the only thing a hurt dog, and a female one I might add, knows how to do when hurt is bite and fight dirty.

Take a good look at Hillary and her upcoming conduct. If you FOCUS on her, you would see that all you get is a polarizing politician. She will never make it to the White House. Obama would not even allow her to clean the toilets. She doesn't keep the one under her nose clean, how could she clean one in the floor?!

I cannot stand her or what she stands as a reminder of. A corrupt and immoral Presidency. She is evil.

Obama is avoiding debates, running like a chicken, stuttering when placed on the spotlight......running from the facts. What are you hinding? People want to know the truth. Is this going to be your reaction to world leaders? Just plain ignorance? Yea, that sounds about right. Listen to your wife who did not want you to run in the first place. You just don't have the experience baby! Just another wanna-be-president Bush!

The only thing missing from the CNN website is a link to donate to the Obama campaign. It's ridiculous that CNN is allowed to be this biased, and not called on violating campaign finance laws. Whatever happened to objective reporting.

To all the Hillary supporters threatening to vote for McCain if Obama wins:

If you truly cared about ending the War in Iraq and pulling back Bush's tax cuts for the ridiculously wealthy and getting more affordable healthcare you would NOT vote for McCain.

Stay home or vote for Nader if he runs, but to vote for the other guy because you're candidate lost is.... well, you're the one has to justify your vote whenever a US soldier comes home in a body bag.

IN HIS SPEECH THERE ARE NO ANSWERS , BUT IN A DEBATE
THERE COULD BE QUESTIONS .

This just makes her look weaker.

People will regret the Obama vote in the long run..

In desperation, she's acting like a child!

How many debates does Hillary want 20 is enough. After all every time Mr. Obama makes a point about his policy Hillary will come out the next day & repeat Mr. Obama's statement. The comments made by Hillary & Bill Clinton in S.C. did for me.

Since when is criticizing a candidate the same thing as "going negative"? The media is so ready to put a nail in Hillary's coffin, and Obama simply can't do any wrong, that every story about her has to have some negative tone. I'm sick of it. I'm also suffering from Obama fatigue. Is this guy really the savior? Or is it that we are so afraid to be critical of him for fear of being labelled "racist" or "dirty politics"? Sorry but that won't cut it in a general election, labelling your opponents criticsm as dirty. This is politics, not shuffleboard, you've got to be able to actually defend your posistions and experience (or lack of both in Obama's case). This is also why McCain will crucify him, and its about time the media actually treated Obama like the politician he is, not our savior.

Clinton 08,
If Obama can't handle the fire get out of the kitchen. Right now he is like a rock star once he fades away there will be nothing left. Hillary knows where she is going and how to get there. We the people need of the USA needs Her.

I don't want to hear one more debate with the School Mom droning on, and on, and on.

Guess what Hillary, women are better when it comes to talking. We get it, you win the "talking campaign". Now maybe Barack can focus on meeting the voters.

Give it a rest Hillary.

Barack 08

I don't consider it negative for Hillary to tell the truth. Why is everyone, including the media, giving Obama such a free ride? Do you think the Republicans will give him a free ride if he wins the nomination? If anyone questions him they get attacked. This arrogance kind of reminds me of the march to war. Americans, particularly democrats, get some critical thinking skills and quit being so easily swayed and superficial. Just because Obama says he is more electable, doesn't make it so. Think about it.

Money could be an issue for the Clinton Campaign. Debate is free nationwide advertising at no cost.

After 18 debates ... with 2 more on the horizon.

Does anyone think Clinton needs any more time to contrast her talking points Vs. Obama's talking points?

Just a quick quiz ...
1) What's the differences between their healthcare plans ... hint: one has a mandate. One makes it more affordable.
2) What's their differences on Iraq? ... hint: one voted to authorize the war. One spoke out in opposition of the authorization.

These debates have been scheduled for how many months ??? Clinton just know figured out the people in Wisconsin only have local TV and must have missed the PREVIOUS 18 and won't be able to catch the NEXT 2. Why wasn't she talking about more debates when she was in the lead ? ? ?

Because ... Clinton is falling behind and $$$ is getting tight ... She wants some free face time on TV. It's a nice ploy by her ...

Once again Clinton's are parsing words and playing with the media.

If can't tell ... I'm an Independent who has crossed over to Obama ... It's time for this country to get on the positive side.

By him not going face to face it shows that he is a coward and we want him as a our president . Our country has a bunch of people just jumping on the wagon.. People need to do there own research and then pick for them self on who would be the best for our country. A seventeen year old is going to do what there parents tell them and there peers. who gave them the right to vote. Clinton is more educated with our country and he does not have a chance face to face we all know that..

Hillary, she very experienced in washington politics and all the corruption that comes with it, she no argument on experienced that he has. Some people are so blind by the popular Clinton name. He does not have to debate her. We already election a popular name president which are the Bushes why was he ever elected President Twice.

Obama will bring truth change because he has been exposed to decades of corrupted washington politics that has hurt this country so much.

Obama doesn't want to debate Hillary because for all intents and purposes they are the same candidate. He'll (or she'll) have to wait until this election has actual nominated candidates. This was bound to take a down turn for her. When you surround yourself with controversy it does catch up with you. She has had a long ride on this horse.....time to stable the pure egotistical ambition.

She's pathetic, and her whining won't stop what is happening.

What is Obama afraid of? Debates allow us the opportunity to hear both sides of an argument and make an educated decision on who to support. I agree with probably the majority of the nation that we definitely need change – our government is really messed up. Hillary is an agent of change herself and she is OPEN about the things she intends to change. Why won't Obama debate? Is he afraid he'll lose support when she wins the debate? If that's the case, what happens if he ever actually does become the President????

I read over the comments, and found all kinds of Feminist qualities to the messages supporting Hillary, like all 4 of them. Wishful thinking? Hillary has the plan to bring universal health care (Socialist, borderline Communist idea) and to bring our economy back up.Well, which one is it? You can't do both. You'll overspend billions to get the heath care to work and kill the economy as well as spend alot to get our troops out of there. Huckabee was right about her:

" There's nothing funny about Hillary Clinton being president. Let me tell you why. If she's president, taxes go up, health care becomes the domain of the government, spending goes out of control, our military loses its morale, and I'm not sure we'll have the courage and the will and the resolve to fight the greatest threat this country's ever faced in Islamofascism."

Point is SHE IS NOT THE BEST CANDIDATE.

I don't see it as negative. It's a truth. He doesn't want to debate, because
everytime he debates he performs poorly. No more speeches Obama.

How much protection can the media give him when he gets hit by the Republican machine, is my question. Right now he's the teflon media king.

I don't want my check garnished because I decide not to participate with Universal Health Care Plan. Hillary is bitting off more than she can chew. No more debates, besides 18 debates is enough, she had her chance to go after Obama in California, and she did nothing. I do not want to see anymore debates.

If Obama is the nominated candiate I will vote for him, and if Hillary is the nominated candiate I will vote for her. So Hillary chill on going negative!

As for McCain, "My Friend", he is not straight talking! McCain is doing and saying anything to be elected. No one is stepping up to the plate and asking what the soliders desire!

We have givin so much money to an "OIL RICH COUNTRY" And under McCain's watch, he will continue the BUSH Plan to give "AMERICAN'S MONEY", to more foriegn Countries. These OIL RICH COUNTRIES, need to be sending money to "AMERICA", and to all the Slain Soldiers Wives and Children, that have fought this war with honor and their lives....

The Republican's have done enough to this country! We need to regain the WHITE HOUSE back!

Obama is already acting cocky and arrogant. Imagine what that would translate into if he was elected President. God forbid Hillary gets elected and the US goes back to the days when the President got standing ovations at the UN. Americans took the risk
with Bush and look where that led. Choose someone who understands whats at stake. Come on people, Hillary is your best
chance.

She will say and do anything to get elected. He's done 18 debates and has 2 more scheduled...the fact that she's screamng about this shows her desparation.

It's a shame that a daughter can not help her mother during a campaign that there is name calling, also Bill was doing his duty of defending his wife, more name calling. I have been following this campaign, who started name calling first, Obama. For god sake don't offend the shining knight. Hillary If I had the MONEY KIDDO I would give it to you to help. The WOMEN are blind now days, Don't they understand we have been slaves longer than the Black man, washing, ironing, raising children and sex, oh yes sex too. Well you may not read this, but if sure may me feel better typing it. GOD BLESS WOMEN.

"inability to be an effective leader"?

Are you serious Dani?

He's leading. Hillary's following. He gains, and she jumps, he wins and she blames (caucuses, black voters, red states..you see its never her fault), He inspires and she fires (shuffling staff like a card shark on a losing streak), He raises more and more money and endorsements, and she loans herself money and cries for sympathy votes.

An effective leader runs an effective campaign, and Hillary bankedon, heck, she totally convinced HERSELF that she was going to be the nominee, but what she fails to remember is she has to convince everyone else she is the right nominee. And she's failing.

Obama is not obligated to jump when she says jump in order to give her free advertising. The issues have been debated, they are in the public forum for all to read and he goes over them in his eloguent and inspiring manner which Hillary can't duplicate at his stump appearances.

He's leading effectively and she isn't.

You people are funny

Obama has no fear of Hillary.

Obama + TONS of support + Real Deal attitude = BIG$$$$$$
Hillary + Nasy tactics+Name calling+major loss of her base= NO$$$$$

She NEEDS the Free publicity that Obama can afford to Pay for.

Last I saw of them together you Hillary people should be really dissappointed. You REALLY wanted her to rip into him but she didn't. She didn't because she CAN'T. The Man is C_L_E_A_N She will just let her team and people like the ones on this board make up lies that she doesn't have to prove.

Last I saw them together Obama pulled out her chair for her when it was over like a gentlman and she didn't bother to say thank you.

That is ALL I need to know about her. ( as if I needed more)

Sorry folks Hillary is going down in flames and WILL take the party with her if you let her.

CNN: Your deep bias against Hillary Clinton is showing. Most every headline in your internet news is negative. Your CNN television cohorts are equally negative, never missing an opportunity to swipe at her. Whether you like her or not, the press has an obligation to report objectively. I think your mail chauvinism is showing, your fear of a female governing our country permeates most of your comments about Hillary Clinton. CNN is definitely not the most trusted name in news!

I am throwing the media bias because I used to work in news. No matter who I am for, there is a huge problem going on with CNN. As a Democrat, I turn to CNN for educative news. All I am getting is a strong bias towards a particular candidate on the Democrat ticket. Look at the posts. Who would you vote for? Someone smiling with streamers behind them with big font saying OBAMA WINS Florida. Or the nominee that says Hillary is smearing Obama's campaign. GIVE US THE FACTS CNN. Stop with the whole he did this she did this crap. We need to educate who is out there.

I have to agree with Sen. McCain in that Obama is all about
rhetoric, not specifics. Anyone can give a pretty speech. He
reminds me of a Snake Oil Salesman...talk, talk, talk, but never
saying anything. I just don't understand how the american public
can be so gullible. Obama is a 1 term senator with no experience
in foreign affairs and he talks about uniting this country and I'm not
even sure about that. I would rather give my vote to a candidate of
substance and experience not just another talking head.

Universal Health Care means even if you don't want it, you will have to pay for it. If you don't pay, there will be a consequence. How would you like your wages garnished for something you don't want?

What would be nice is if my current healthcare premiums would go down a bit. Now that's change!

Unlike most dumbified american who sit on their couch half alive fresh off their latest reality or game show. I listen to both Obama and Clinton speeches. Obama does lay down ideas and inspiration in broad strokes...that is what he should be doing at this point in the campaign. What is on display is his judgement, intelligence, integrity, and vision.
Clinton on the otherhand..is absolutely pathetic..catering to whatever crowd she speaks to. Her speech in El Paso was one of the worst I've ever heard. She practically promised a govt supplied taco bell on every corner to creat more jobs, handout after handout was promised...she is last person we need in the white house. She is now beginning to distort the facts on her healthcare plan vs Obama's. His is far more sensible...she failed her big chance years ago...and what experience does she actually have...what has she actually done...why is it that her voting base is down to the least educated of society and people who barely undesterstand english if at all??
I'll take clear vision, integrity, intelligence over corruption, liar, old news, phoney...I'll vote Obama...

February 13th, 2008 2:11 pm ET
Sandy I completely agree with you. This about sums it up. It's not about hating Obama, it's about facing facts.

"I think this ad is brilliant. Why is Obama afraid to debate Clinton? And for those of you who think that Clinton supporters are somehow not informed, stop. I have researched both websites thoroughly. I am not opposed to Senator Obama, I am for Senator Clinton. Folks, you have no idea what the Swift Boating Republicans will throw at Obama. Senator Clinton has seen it all. She knows how to fight it off. Senator Obama will be like a sitting duck. Senator Clinton does have real solutions. Senator Obama has some, is developing others, but I'd like to hear more. A debate is a really good format and they have only had one between just the two of them."

Hilary is claiming to be the “’solutions business””. But it looks like she is the worse solution business.
Just imagine ( Bush father +B.Clinton + G.W.Bush+ H. Clinton +Jeff Bush) = more than 40 years with the same families?
No, Oh!!! God Almighty, help us and change the history and the world.
If Obama is your candidate, please help him to win.

The Clintons are like an incurable disease that just won't heal no matter what medicine you use. This woman and her husband has lied and been exposed regarding their lies yet they still believe in their sick minds that what they say are true.

When she wins she thanks her supporters. When she loses she immediately leaves... not a care in the world to thank her supporters. And yes it's different when she allows someone else to give her thanks for her. When Edwards and/or Obama lost any race, each one of them still faithfully gave THANKS to their supporters. Unfortunately two common words that she knows nothing..."thank yo".

Mind you people, Hillary is the only one who could criticize Obama so it will made publicly-known. The media will never post any negative news about Obama, nor asked him any negative questions because they also believe and respected him, they admire him with his Charisma and unproven ability to face the negative criticsms of the public..All we can see and hear about Obama is his hope of change, his repetition of Speeches (which he masters enough to inspire people)...Do you think this qualities he have will be enough for him to face and tackle the job of being the President of a Powerful country??
If after his inaugural address, another 9/11 will occur, do you think he is ready for that??????THINK AMERICA..THINK AGAIN!!

They have debated 18 times already and two more are scheduled. Clinton is also running out of money and more debates would be free publicity to help her stay in the news.

I was an early supporter but she has turned me off with failing to acknowledge losses. After the last seven years, we need a president that will tell us the truth and can display a grasp on reality.

Now these negative ads just show her to be desparate. Its sad really.

It is totally amazing to me just how vile the Anti-Hillary comments are.
Chris commenting on her make-up job. I hope I look as good as Hillary does when I am 60.

Barack Obama is a fabulous orator but that is it! Ideas to help people who are distressed are not going to come from words uttered by former leaders. Sure JFK, RFK, and MLK were all great orators. JFK was only president for 1/2 a term RFK never got a chance to make the changes he wanted and MLK also was cut down in his prime.

Hillary lived through that era and knew what those men stood for. Obama like Caroline Kennedy heard stories about these men. So again more is needed to make the changes.

Lay off attacking either candidate. Debate so people can make a truly informed decision not based on rhetoric but substance.

Hillary '08 – What a joke...

I guess we fall down and never get up...

I am so ashamed that I ALMOST made the mistake of voting for that imposter – riding on the coat tails of her husband's name...Shameful

You guys better wake up and smell the horse mess...

CNN and other media are trying to play unfair games on Clintons whenever Hillary to make the point that Obama is just a "talker" not a "doer". Whenever Obama's people bad mouthing Clintons media just kept quiete or even praise O'people's attacks. This nation media is the worst in the world, they are so biased and they are trying to make a president for American, that's wrong! We should stop them!

how does a debate help voters make their mind up? if you want to know where the candidates stand on the issues, use your eyes and your brain to read.

lord, folks, do you know how minimal a skill debate is to be president?

There are plenty of places to read about Obama's stances, to say he is empty on specifics is either disingenuous or ignorant and realistically why would he play into her strength? Should Clinton agree to a series of side by side televised speeches? She is demanding the race be fought on her terms, he has an equal right to reject that. This is not such a big deal. If you want to be trapped in minutiae go ahead, it isn't terribly good for your heath.

The sheer wash of uneducated wanna-be politicos in America today is almost sickening. Nearly every Clinton supporter on this forum has merely regurgitated the same media spun criticism of Obama...that he fumbles with questions at debates, doesn't have specific plans and speaks in broad generalities, etc. (either that or they are regurgitating something someone else said in a previous post)!!!

Obviously, these individuals have not watched any of the NATIONALLY TELEVISED debates that have been held between Clinton and Obama. In my opinion, Obama is just as comfortable debating as he is giving speeches and his body language proves it. There is never any hesitation when he gives answers and retorts and he HAS laid out specific plans and ideas regarding issues such as health care reform and tax reform (e.g. modeling the health care system after the same system Congress uses and giving tax exemption to seniors making less than $50K a year), just to name a few.

To be fair, I haven't heard him lay out any specific plans for getting us out of the debacle in Iraq (Clinton's proposals are murky at best), but there is plenty of time for that. Why do people need such rigid constructs of plans and reforms at this point anyway? Obama will be taken to task in due time for specifics and hard parameters regarding the issues he has yet to expound on. Most of the details would be over the majority of American heads anyway, by the looks of it.

And here's an idea, as I will borrow a trite euphemism so gut-wrenchingly overused in this forum: how about "WAKING UP" to the fact that REAL political debates are not entertainment meant for popcorn and beer, as much as our entertainment addicted culture would like them to be. They simply provide a common stage where the candiates can stand in contrast for everyone to see; no more, no less. It is the contrast that is important, not the minutiae they quibble over. Voting records, fact-checking organizations, platform pillars, campaign speeches and literature, biographies, third-party editorials, endorsements, personal history, debates, and yes, gut feelings...they should all be taken into account when sizing up a candidate. The resources for this kind of information are everywhere...just take the time to look (preferably somewhere other than CNN.com and Wikipedia). Then make up your own mind.

So essentially (all you Hillary drones), if you are basing your endorsement of a candidate solely on debate performance and place that much stock in them, then you've got a lot more problems than either Obama or Hillary could fix. Debate that.

Hillary and McCain are the only viable candidates for president. This democrat (plus many more) will vote for the best eligible candidate....if it ain't Hillary....then McCain would be my next choice. Sorry, but Obama hasn't made his case about change for me...there is just no substance and solutions being put on the table. Just talk...

IF YOU AGREE THEN PRESS 1

The Potomac primaries were "fools gold" for Obama and his cult. Over 1/2 of the voters between the 3 states are black and Obama received over 90% of their votes. In "red" states this will be quite different. This is why the Republicans have been so silent. They do have a plan on how to keep the White House – McCain will appeal to Independents like myself, they will attack Obama for being a Liberal, and they will secure all of the "red" states and also pick up California.

If you don't believe this, you are in for a rude awakening. Only logical ticket to combat this would be Clinton-Obama, but because of all of the underhanded, unspoken attacks by Obama and his surrogates, there is no way there will be a reconciliation between these two. At least NY will have Senator Clinton back, if she is unable to defeat the co-dependency of the liberals towards Obama.
Please do not be afraid to post this pro-Hillary comment. Your candidate has nothing to lose at this time.
Thank you.

A couple of observations: 1. I have been reading a lot of blogs over the past few days.....I say the election is over and Obama has won if the number of Obama supporters vs Clinton supporters are any indication. 2. The comments I've read on the Universal Health Care Plan.....who wants the government to mandate how much you pay and make you pay!!!! That is what the Clinton plan does. Obama's plan realigns health care to make it more affordable to all. When I first listened to Clinton talk about her universal health care...she made it sound like it was FREE!!!!! No wonder so many people are using that to base their vote on. 3. I think her ad in Wisconsin is ridiculous....and I believe the people in Wisconsin will think so too. He has debated, he has let voters know the specifics.....now he is trying to get the country pumped up to believe there will be change..nothing wrong with that!!!

Obama is all talk and people are so desperate after the Bush years that they will believe anything positive someone SAYS. How about looking at what Obama has DONE – minimal when compared with Hillary.
The media will not vet this guy, but the republicans will. I did my homework and what I see scares me. NO TRACK RECORD. He uses the same exact rhetoric that Bush used during his first run at the white house "I'll be a uniter, not a divider". Remember, talk is cheap, it's what you do. Obama is an inspirational speaker, not a leader BASED ON HIS MINIMAL RECORD.
I will not vote for Obama under any circumstances and I think the democrats will not win in November if this guy is carrying the banner.
I always was amazed at how Americans could vote Bush into office not once, but TWICE. Watching people fall for Obama's empty promises reminds me how gullible Americans are for pretty words. Obama is just a liberal version of Bush. We will never learn.

Run HIllary Run!!

BOOOOOO...Hillary stick to "Universal Health Care is a core Democratic Principal". Not for this Dem!!

Obama '08

Oh, boy, here she goes AGAIN, cut and run and down and dirty. She learned well from Bill. Stick a fork in her, she's done! What is so sick about this is that she can't understand why she's losing. There's an old saying that God does not like ugly, and what goes around comes around.

There's no more debates necessary. She has said all she needs to say, and the majority of the people are not interested in hearing another word from her. What really gets me is that I used to defend them. I was a staunch supporter for years. Well, all bad things must come to an end.

GO OBAMA! YES WE CAN.

Finally she's fighting. We all know whatever Hillary does will be painted as wrong by the media so why not? If negative is true, say it! This is the Hillary I've been waiting for.

I guess, Hillory needs to cry a little bit more on tv so that people will start voting for her again......! A a futur President that cries on TV always makes people feel a little more better .........

IF ITS' TRUE, HOW IS IT NEGATIVE? BOTH PARTIES ARE RIGHT. SHE FOR WHAT SHE SAID ABOUT HAVING A PLAN AND HE NOT HAVING A PLAN. AND HIS CAMP FOR LOOKING TO OTHER THINGS. SEN. OBAMA IS A TRUE CHICAGO POLITICIAN-–WITH CHARISMA--AND A WELL OILED MACHINE. SEN. CLINTION IS A POLITICIAN --WITH A PLAN-- AND COMMON SENSE. HOW'S THAT FOR CHANGE!

What gives Senator Obama – afraid of the big, bad lady Senator – don't blame you – she knows the issues and might show up all of your "it's going to be a wonderful world" speeches......educated voters know how it works in Washington and all your rosey dialogue will never get rid of the bipartisan divides!
Women for Hillary!

Please explain to me how this is a negative ad. Only Obama and CNN would say that an honest distinction is negative.

You now what cheery positive happy go lucky candidates do for this country? Nothing but turn it into a mirror of the Carter administration. We all remember how great that was! I loved just how bad we were during those years. Wake up people. Who cares about whats positive and whats negative. I could care less. I care about results, not uplifing speeches. She was right, don't crucify her for telling the truth. I'm finding Obama supporters to be a little weak between the ears.

Hillary is not a mud-slinger, she is the victim of mud slinging. Isn't it fun to scapegoat a smart woman?
Will Obama be able to stand up to it as well as Hillary is when the guns turn on him?

Carol – Its also so sad the the Obama camp, is taking advantage of all the uneducated 21 and under group. I think they feel like their voting for American Idol!

Are you serious? Which rock are you hiding under? If you check the polls and exit polls, the uneducated (hopefully not you) are voting for Hillary, not Obama. Obama is doing really well among those with, at least ,a degree.

Hillary is getting those with high school or less. Probably it is time for you to go back to school, Carol.

Sorry Hill, can't stop the Omentum

Well,

Here they come, "BillHalary" the mudslingers. The Clinton gang are in trouble and it is time to watch your back Barack, they are two of the best when it comes to playing dirty to get their way. I hope the American people are wiser than the foxes.

Let me get this right. A negative ad is when someone says that another person will not debate???
Has this world gone stupid.
He does not want to debate because the polls show he does not do as well and he does best with Caucas's.
His "RALLY THE CROWD" appeal draws in the people and energized the voters without brains.

She likes debates as the polls show she does the best with voters in this arena.
Get real people. You bash for not reason and give pointless reasons for situations.
And Dude, I am in the Military, dispite what you all think, following a muslim is a problem for many. Are you people so out of touch with this world that you think his logic works.
Dudes get a brain...

If you Obama lovers at CNN think this is negative, wait to you see what the Republicans have in store for him if he is the Democratic nominee. He will be exposed for what he really is and there won't be anything you can do to stop it.

Some Obama people keep saying that Obama's plans are all spelled out on his website.

And that is supposed to prove that he actually has the tenacity and ability to make these written plans real? Plueeze. The Republicans don't play that way.

Obama's statement that he would unilaterally attack Pakistan if he had actionable information on Al-queda is perhaps one of the stupidest things that I've ever heard from any candidate. Great...start world war III why don't you. This is the person that you Obamabots want in office?

If Hilary is in the solutions business, so after 35 years of experience, where are the results?
America doesn’t need the Clinton's in power once again. It is time to change. It is time to united America. Something that the Clinton's can not do. It time bring back hope for all Americans. The Clintons have been in power and we know where we end up.... Bush also came in power and we are aware of where will end up.
Let’s change America!!!! Lets change.. Event the world around us is looking for something new in America. The Clinton's should give up and let Obama stand up.
Obama seems to be a man that World including USA needs at this time. He is intelligent, he can unite Americans.
I find my self supporting Obama and know that, if God is with him, no matter what the Clintons are saying, Obama will be the next President of USA.

I still do not understand why Obama keeps hammering the point about Hilary's vote on Iraq war while he accepted an endorsement by John Kerry who also voted for it. Barack, it was a time when everyone was mislead including Colin Powell.

What I amusing is how Obama actually voted for funding it (knowing what we all know now about that war) and still claims he was against it from day one. Also, how can you bring change on anything if you keep on voting present (133 times in 2 years) in the Senate? Doesn't he have an opinion to either say yes or no? Isn't that what Senators ought to be doing? I find way too many conflicts on where he stands and how he changes positions later on. Truly, I just can't find substance in him. He is nowhere near MLK!

Please, the situations we are in right now we do not need another learn while on the job President. We need a decisive, problem solver hands on President. And that is not Obama. Maybe in 8 years when he has more practical know how, etc...to back up his rhetorics. But not now. God help us.

For those who complain Senator Obama's campaign is all feel-good rhetoric and no substance, please do yourself the favor of visiting his website, where his ideas are laid out in great detail. GREAT DETAIL! Then go ahead and visit the others, in particular, John McCain's, where everything is a 'serious issue' or a 'problem', but no concrete plans are offered to solve these problems...
We cannot afford to divide over Hillary and Obama when we have much bigger fish to fry in the general election.
Please, Democrats & liberal independents, stick together.

"Im ready from day 1" bla bla bla.. every day.. who cares! battle tested.. yeah uhuh.. for an america that was 15 years ago.. times are different, things have changed.. clinton is just more of the same old, her fake smiles, laughs, clap clap point point rallies, and all that..you can see the nastyness written in her face especially after the obama sweeps. we need something different.. he might not have the experience but id rather have someone in office who is fresh n new to tackle problems in ways that are more than just old political habits.. its a new world out there and america is low right now it cant get much lower. the time is now!

OBAMA 08
Yes We Can!

i knew it ! she said she wouldn't come out and fight dirty on the Michael Baisden show but now that her back is up against the wall she and sleepy Bill are like wild tigers. I hope the ignorance that they're preparing extend comes back to haunt them. Hillary is an ego maniac and she's molded Bill quite well. You can see the emotion being uptight masked by that "I love you all" bull**** smile. If the Hispanics don't get it they just never will. The Clintons are underhanded people. I pray Obama doesn't allow the ignorance to move him.

To "Where's the Beef"

A $4,000 tax credit is not worth .25 on the dollar. A deduction would be closer to that. Deductions lower your taxable income while credits reduce your tax dollar for dollar. Get it right.

Clinton does well in debates, her strong suit is her ability to deliver details in a short amount of time. They both have detailed plans, however Obama is not as skilled as Clinton in giving that kind of information in short bursts. Plus now that Obama is the front runner Clinton can take bigger swings at him personally especially in a debate. Which may make him look weak if he stays positive, or goad him off message.

Giving Clinton debates is like letting her throw hail marys down field, I don't see why Obama would want give anymore her chances then he has to.

Two debates is fair enough IMO. She will get her chance to swing for the fences and take him down. Really all this ad says to me is she doesn't believe she can do it in two debates.

HMMMM, a debate would just be free advertising for Clinton. Since she doesn't have the funds that Obama has, she has to find "free" publicity. I have never, ever, given any money to a campaign before Barack. I fully support him and hope that more people realize we need change, not the same Washington DC crap.

What a pathetic way for Hillary to look for attention...
The people of Wisconsin have TVs and they have seen all the 18 debates Hillary. They will see more for the Texas and Ohio showdown. Why do you want to debate every other week? We need to go out and meet our voters and tell them the issues face to face in their communities and living rooms and get person with them. You are the establishment Hillary, we don't have time to give you free air time...

You raised $10million recently and loaned yourself $5m more..use that to run your campaign[negative or positive]. We'll not go on air just because you want attention...go talk to your voters if you want attention...

'we have other businesses to take care of '

I agree with John. I heard in CNN most of the white men are supporting Obama. Yes because are they afraid of a Women prseident? Women is no way less to any male President. Look at Indhira Gandhi. She was great and did great things to India. Look at Benzir Bhutto. How she was brave, intelligent and gave herself to the country. Shame on you men who is not supporting Hilary since she is a Woman! John is right they all enjoyed everything economy etc when Clinton was President. Now they are talking ill about Clintons. It is so shameful. Don't elect another George Bush. Elect someone who is experienced and can deal with the crisis that we are in.

Definite presidential material for sure...what a breath of fresh air!

Obama 08

This isn't negative ad, its calling Obama out for hypocracy. The guy talks about new beginnings and being fair and doing things different. Yet he is pulling the same stunts other candidates have done in the past. He doesn't do well in Debates because he can't go head to head with Hilary because she knows more about everything and that hurts him because it shows he will not be ready on day one. His numbers are weak in Wisconsin and he knows that if he debates he will lose. So much for giving people a fair choice.
Obama has been big on lofty rhetoric but the reality is he can't deliver because he doesn't know how to do things, his inexperience shines through. Obama attacks Hilary's voting record because the reality is, after only 4 years in the Senate he doesn't really have one other then on Iraq so he can't be held to his record.
Come on Obama, step up debate real issues and ideas with Mrs. Clinton and then let Democrats choose who will be a better President, not who gives prettier, feel good speeches. Its about the issues dumbie.

new flash to people who keep on using the media bias bs. The New York Times has the same headline in their blog section and as far as I can remember they endorsed Hillary.

Some of the comments here actually raises the critical point. Who is Obama and what is he all about??? What is behind that facade??? What can he really do for the American people struggling to make ends meet, new jobs, access to universal health (plan that he does not have), energy resources that are badly needed, definite plans for ending the war, trade, lowering the deficit, etc, etc. Can he really change the ways of Washington??? Is this some kind of a magical spin??? Some of his plans it seems have been borrowed from Hillary's ideas of solutions!!! I think some of you are right to say that debates showed his lack of substance on the issues that our country faces. He much rather speak in front of crowds, talks about their dreams, inspire people and bring people to wish for changes that really look very promising but reality check is can he deliver. I'm sure many would agree that he has been given a free ride by the media and his negatives has been downplayed since the very beginning. Vote for the strongest and most qualified-–Hillary '08.

This is hardly a 'negative' ad. It's factual. He knows when they actually sit down and talk about the issues - she obviously knows more. He's all words; she's actually a proven change maker, and has substantial things to back up her words with.

How is this negative? It is just stating the facts!

In honor of this negative ad today I will make another contribution to Barack Obama's campaign for CHANGE.

Obama .. bought his home for $300,000 less than the asking price where as Rezko bought the land next door on the same day for full price ... doesn't it seem a bit shady ... Was Rezko subsidizing Obama? Talk about honesty ...

People please. George Bush has been in office for almost 8 years. He claimed to be experienced. Well we see how that has turned out. When Bill Clinton was asked about having experience to be President he said you learn on the job. Let's give Barack Obama an opportunity to be president. Atleast he won't owe any "special favors" to anyone by taking money from special interest groups. People are always afraid of change. He's doing something special. We don't need the government to fix everything. I really believe that he will inspire people to actually care about America again and work together to get things done. That's the only way it's going to happen. The working folks in this country are going to have to get off of the couch and get out into the community and work. I like Hillary but enough is enough. She will owe too many people favors if she were to be elected. It would be the same thing all over again. No one wins but special interest and the wealthy.
Barack Obama 08!!!

It is amazing to me. The media characterizes an ad as negative and the public accepts that characterization as fact. If you listen to the ad, it asks reasonable questions and is factually correct. It is an appropriate issue to raise with the voters of Wisconsin. Many in the media apparently prefer to focus on nonissues rather than play a more constructive role in forcing clarifications of the candidates' positions on substantive policy matters. We have had enough platitudes and generalities from political candidates. It would be nice to get the actual substance of their differences instead of generalities.We don't need another leap of faith in picking our next president; we continue to live with the consequences of presuming someone capable only to find out how ill-suited they are for the job. How about we do our best to find out ahead of time?

If Clinton was leading now as of 2-13-08 and has the momentem, she would not want to burn her time for debate either.

She does not come across being as sincere as Obama. Have you heard Obama's speech in Wisconsin!! Awesome.
Now he is more comfortable as a front runner, so he speaks his mind even better.

This is an election, isnt it?

Clinton's only hope at this stage is for continuous debate and negative ads. She needs the debate time because she cannot afford the marketing dollars....she needs free air time. She also needs a forum to put forth her misleading and duplicitous plans and programs. Her hope is to capture the uneducated laity. Those with any intelligence or independent thought can see right through her duplicity and empty promises.

Her strongest statement seems to be one of experience. That being the case, she is making a statement for McCain rather than against Obama.

Her only experience has been in gaming the system to get what she wants. She has no business being the Senator from NY. She went there specifically to take advantage of a weakness she could parlay into a national stage. No other state or opportunity would have listened to her or given her the chance.

She needs to step down. Her time is over. Her policies are old-school business as usual and crony driven. The fact that she is credited with building the best political machine the Democrats have seen for a long time says it all. She is an insider wanting personal glory and cares not a wit about those of us trying to make a living on a daily basis and supporting our families as best we can.

It amazes me she has been able to get this far. When her primary constituency seems to be the poor and uneducated, one should question why that is. These folks are followers, easily led, and do not take the time to think things through to their logical end. They are simply looking for handouts and are hopeful Clinton will find some for them. They will be sorely disappointed, as they always are, should she get elected.

I keep saying it over and over again. The people of Florida and Michigan are not going to go unheard. They will be counted in the end, and Hillary Clinton will be the Democratic nomination for President. Its also so sad the the Obama camp, is taking advantage of all the uneducated 21 and under group. I think they feel like their voting for American Idol! Obama says nothing better than anyone I've heard in 30yrs. How sad for the Democratic Party to allow this circus, they know darn well that this man is not qualified at this point in his career. As for the better educated backing Obama, obviously not. How can a person make an educated decision about someone who says nothing. No one can tell me that this man does not have dirt in his past, I sure would like to know. You can't bring anything else out about Hillary, its all been said. I guess the Democatic Party just wants to allow Oprah to have her day, oh I'm sorry I mean Obama.

Hillary needs to show EMPEROR OBAMA IS NAKED. This is going to be as memorable as Howard Dean's scream.

Why do people continue to say Hillary is broke? Have you seen the kind of money both of these dems have been able to raise? We could have them give their money to help pay off some of our debt to China.... now that would be a change in the right direction. Honestly people... money isn't going to be an on-going issue for either candidate.

I SAY AGAIN....

Why can't Dems see the opportunity presented? We could have Hillary in office for potentially 8 years and Barack in office for the next 8 years. Why can't we embrace what each of these people can bring to the table. Hillary 2008 & 2012; Barack 2016 and 2020.... 16 years to accomplish the Dem changes that this country needs.
People on one hand say Hillary is old Washington but on the other say she really doesn't have experience.... which is it? Barack will be great given some time and opportunity. Come on Dems..... wise up and stop letting the hype determine our party.

If you all would use the time that you are using complaining on this blog about Sen. Obama's "lack of substance" and go to his website, you would see were he stands on issues. But I guess it is easier to whine about it. As far as debates go, Sen. Obama has been debating ever since he announced for president and there two more debates scheduled. What more do you want?

The military has an issue with excuses. They view them like buttholes. Everyone has them and they all stink. The Obama campaign is stating that they have already had 17 debates and are complaining about two more. As a Commander in Chief you are required to talk to world leaders one on one and you are not going to talk to their people only on special occasions due to national security. To me this is a clear sign of weakness for Obama. He does not want to debate because he has no substance and a huge lack of experience. I am sure that Jack Kemp would have no problem debating. He stated a quaterback is always ready!

I am an Obama supporter and CNN doesn't post my comments either.

Sen. Obama takes the debate with Sen. Hillary please; otherwise you will be though as chicken. On the debate, please tell us what are your changes and how to make changes and what are the differences between you and Sen. Hillary. If you can convince us, everybody will support us, otherwise your changes are nothing, empty change and cheating voting languages.

Once again, CNN is taking clear choice to who they want to see as the next President. Look at ALL their posts and you will see what I mean. I used to work for CNN and I am ASHAMED.

It is a laughing stock. let her go negetive. this will help Obama. American people are smart and they understand what is happening around.

Once again, if Hillary is the Democratic Nominee, this Democrat will vote for McCain... and I know I'm not the only one.

She's back to the negative campaigning while giving endless excuses and counting out the importance of voters in the majority of our states (including mine)... anyone want to give me one good reason why they think this woman can bring people together to get things done?

She and Obama have very similar ideas a proposals on almost every issue – most of which I agree with – but I see her Presidency as a waste because if she can't get this 25 year old, white female, college educated Democrat to consider her, good luck with the rest of the demographics!

OBAMA '08!!!

I think Obama should ask why the Clintons have not released their tax returns. The Clintons claim to want openness and debates but not when it is about them.

By the way specifics for the positions of each candidate are on their web site.

If that's all she has for a "negative" attack - she's really in trouble! Haven't Wisconsin voters watched these two debate a couple of dozen times?

Hello America;

Sarah L, Fayetteville, AR February 13th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Just because Obama is inspirational doesn't mean that his platform lacks substance. He is every bit as detailed–if not more so–than Hillary on the issues. Just because you don't see it in a short 2 minute TV segment and Stump Speeches doesn't mean it's not there. All of his plans are readily available to people who will take the time to read or listen.

Thanks Sarah

Key "take the time" Everyone here has access to a computer.
I'm so sick of this "but where does he stand on the issues cry"

Obama 08

I am leaning more towards Obama than Hillary, although I think Obama may be a tad bit too intellectual for voters come a debate against John McCain. That said, I am not a copy editor, but I will suggest that the title of this article is purposely inflammatory.
As a 22 year old white male watching this selection process with interest, I can't help but point out that the media is staying away from criticism of Obama while at the same time being very critical of Hillary. I have to say that I think that is because going after the black man would result in cries of racism, and yet the woman is fair game. The popular news media's portrayal of Hillary and Obama speaks to larger issues in our society – namely, public expressions of racism should be stifled as that is the PC thing to do, but gender issues are fair game and women should stay in down their place.

I'm sure that campaigns in years to come will refer to Bill and Hillary's negative approach as "Clinton ism". What a terrible thing to be remembered as the underhanded players of politics!

Ahhh the brainwashed & the blind minions rejoice behind their goddess, Hillary, even as she falters.
Far as Hillary going negative, I don't think so. She's been negative from the beginning. She is what negative is about. I long for the day when I see real Hillary Clinton tears.

Why are Obama supporters so mean spirited and nasty with their comments.?
Could it be that deep down you know that his critics have valid points when they question his abilities.?
Motivation and hope make for wonderful speeches, but a reality check should make you expect experience , competence and worldly knowledge of your next President , otherwise you have the same of the years with Bush..!!!

To Where's the Beef:
You have made a mistake on the meaning of "tax credit" and "deduction".
A $4000 tax credit is taken directly off your tax bill. A deduction reduces the amount of money you must pay takes on. I think you have reversed the meaning of the two.

Using your .25 percent effective tax rate number, a $4000 tax credit is equivalent to earning roughly $5000. The numbers you quote would be true for a tax deduction, not a tax credit.

Democrats alive and hating today. I love watching the Democratic party implode.

Best poll result from last night.... Clinton supporters won't vote for Obama and Obama supporters won't vote for Clinton.

Obama may win the nomination, but for some reason he just looks like a loser.

Obama is avoiding a debate because he can't do it.
He has nothing to say.
He is a false profit.

As opposed to a "false prophet"?

I'd take Obama over Hillary any day;in fact, I would take almost anybody over Hillary any day, because Hillary is too arrogant and condescending for my taste. Also, I've had plenty of mean women in my life, and I don't want a mean woman to be my president. And yes, folks, I am a woman.

I'm beginning to really question my support of Clinton. Obama's message keeps getting stronger, and he's really beginning to talk specifics, like in his speech on the economy today. If Clinton continues to be negative, I may switch my vote. She needs to learn that this will only hurt her.

Momentum has been an illusory concept in a democratic race. Obama had it for four days after Iowa and then saw Clinton ris up and stop him in New Hamshire. By the time the campaign moved toward South Carolina, it was Obama who badly needed the victory.
They place the race issue there and they are trying to place another race issue in Texas. African american fell for ,but latinos are not that gullible.

Texas for Hillary!!

Hillary followers make me laugh!!! This deal about more debates came out right after Hillary's campaign admitted to having a money crunch. The only reason she wants all of these debates is to get some free publicity.

Clinton supporters keep drinking the "Clinton Kool-Aid" that she wants these debates to help Americans understand the candidate’s positions better. It is simply a way for her to get where she wants to be at the end. Is that wrong? No you have to compete, but let’s not lose sight at the reasoning.

Simple question: If roles were reversed and Obama was in the money crunch do you believe Clinton would be asking for these extra debates? Obviously, we will never truly know the answer to this question, but it is my belief that the answer is a resounding NO!! I don’t see her as the type of person that would allow her competition a chance at making a comeback.

She's right, but it's no use criticizing him. The media will just find a way to call her racist. She just needs to promote herself and not attack him. I think her strategists are sabotoging her. They have given awful advice.

Also, toughen up a little people,,,,,,,this is negative? More debates should be held and more positions explained.....WE DESERVE THAT FROM OBAMA.....he speaks well....but in poitics talk is cheap....we do not need another wooer like Bush....we need SUBSTANCE.....be realistic....stop storytelling!!

The fact is that Hillary voted for the Iraq war because it was politically expedient for her to do so at the time.

Barack called her on it - brilliantly in their last debate in fact - and she puts on that s*%t-eating fake smile and contines to try to justify and unjustifiable vote for war.

They have debated18 times for god's sake. Everyone has seen them numerous times. Don't need anymore debates. Billary is just trying to rack up more free PR since it means they will now have to dip into hers and Bill's very considerable millions to continue to finance her campaign.

Not surprised at all!!! The Clintons have slung dirt from the day they introduced themselves to politics in Arkansas and will continue to sling it till they're both dead. I would like to see a fact-solving debate but the questions asked of all candidates by all commentators are bland and never of any substance. When will someone ask all the candidates - are you ready to pardon Border Patrolmen Campion and Ramos if you are elected president? Such a simple question - no one dares ask it of any candidate.

Since when does having a clue have anything to do with being president? We've had W for 8 years....

Due to his extremely liberal views, Obama will have no support from the Congress, remember Bill Clinton's first term? If he makes it to office, it'll only be 4 years before we end up with another Repulican.

Since McCain will be to old then, does that mean we'll end up with Romney or Huckabee? Brrr, that ought to give you the shivers.

Let's see Senator Obama in this blog has been called " A false profit, Fidel Castro, A poor debater, A Sweet Talker, and finally a Killer Wave.

Come on People, less hate, there's room for you all to participate!!!

OBAMA O8

I don't know how many of you recall back during last summer when Barack Obama was criticized for being too "professorial" in his delivery of his speeches and his dogged adherence to the issues (He is a Consitutional Law professor at the University of Chicago, remember). Then in the fall he let loose and showed us he can master the issues AND inspire through oratory. Now everyone is complaining that Obama is light on the issues and facts. I agree: 18 debates is more than enough. Please read both of the candidates websites and compare and contrast them for yourself - without CNN's spin.

The American people are tired of dirty politics. We want reality and results. Don't take shots at Obama if you want me to vote for you, tell me about you and the truth. But as we all know honesty has no place in politics. Obama 08!

The Clinton's are cheesy in Wisconsin--that great!! Desperation is so obvious. She needs free airtime so she won't have to lend her campaign any more money...oh well!!

Pathetic!
CNN is doing a great job!, just because Hillory is behind doesn't necessary mean that CNN has preference for Obama!!
When you're starting to loose just do it with a bit of dignity, Pleaase! and stop blaming other people for your own mistakes! Is that how you are gonna run the country ? by blaming others for you incompetency?

By the way I've heard that Susan Eisenhower(republican) is indorcing Obama! wow!

Just another typical negative attack by the CNN Obama Machine.

Why are my comments always get stuck in moderation? How about some fair and unbiased reporting CNN?

Hilary is desperate now. She did not think that Obama would beat her socks off. She has no money. She wants free air time. Does she think the people of Wisconsin are ignorant of her devices? I hope Obama beats her in every primary.
OBAMA 08!!!!!!

This seems like a pathetic and sad attempt on belhalf of Hillary Clinton. Just because her ratings are low and she's behind on delegates, she lowers her standards and attacks her opponent because she knows that she isn't credible enough to be elected. Thus, she stoops down to make the other person look bad.

Gosh ! Cant she simply remain dignified and fight it out like a decent person....after all this country does not need a negative person at all, especially so if its demonstrated so many times already.

Defeat and win are going to be part of any race , someone tell me why cant she be dignified in defeat ? Cant people see what they are in foe incase she gets to the white house.

That is what I expected for Hillary to do. Start bad mouthing to try to win votes; we in Ohio hate that tactic.

Hillary you will have all the debates you want, as Obamas' Vice President nominee if he lets you.

What is Obama afraid of? Is he afraid that the voters who watch the debates will decide that Hillary Clinton actually is more than just rhetoric and that she actually has concrete solutions to the problems facing America? I just can't believe that people are stupid enough to place their trust in someone who is so totally inexperienced as Obama certainly is. But why should I be surprised? They're probably the same people who voted for George W. Bush! Go figure!

I can see how biased CNN is by not posting my comments

this whole media is playing very safe if they comment on anything what Obama says everybody pulls the race card. so they are afraid of that and being extra nice, why aren't they asking questions about his relationship with with slum lord who just got arrested? if that was something to do with Hillary everybody would have been on her case.

all you Hillray haters you hate her because she is woman you men are so afraid that women will become president you guys rather vote for a incompetent afro American than capable Women. You all enjoyed health and wealthy 8 years of economy during Clinton years so what what is all your problem? just because this guys picks out few good quotes form JFK and MLK and other famous people doesn't make him teh good leader. He makes a good preacher. YOu will be sorry that voted for Obama.

It's obvious to me that as the campaign has shown us, whenever Mrs. Clinton's numbers appear shaky or whenever she receives negative coverage or feedback, her approach is to go on the attack and who does she attack, Obama of course. A few days ago (I'm sure it was one of her supporters) the bigger than life headlines read "Obama ignored Hillary". Her campaign managers (with her knowledge) are dirty players and will resort to any tactic they can come up with to attack Obama's character and/or political stance. Today she's playing the whiny female stumpig up and down because Obama won't debate her.

Mrs. Clinton WILL serve to protect the interest of the wealthy in this country, in that, there should be no doubt. I would rather give Obama the opportunity to prove himself than to hand this position and power over to Mrs. Clinton. Especially since in my estimation, she's played dirty throughout this campaign. He has been a gentleman through and through and that says something.

How exactly is this a negative ad? Please explain. She's saying he won't debate and he won't. For someone, Obama, who believes in accountability and who wants to represent all the citizens of our great country, he needs to be visible and accountable. I completely disagree with this spin. It's about time CNN starts reporting the issues of substance and not the issues of speculation and divisiveness.

Oh please Hillary , first you're losing now you're whining . What is NEXT ? You gonna cry again ?

We've seen 18 debates .. and Hillary never answers a straight question just more policy wonking .

this ad is pitiful but it reflects on you Hillary not Obama

I am a Ron Paul supporter, but atleast with Obama we will have new blood. The Clintons are shady and corrupt. They are the same old garbage.

You want to know their positions? Stop being lazy and read!

The information is available on their respective websites.

We don't need snide commentators, and staged audiences, the onus is on "we the people" to learn but we've become complacent and want everything handed to us while we stare at the boob-tube.

Go out to their websites, click on the ISSUES links and read.

If you think she's talking in circles, you're simply not listening, or just don't want to be open minded enough to really hear what she's saying. Everything she has put forth in her plans she gives very specific details about as to how she will accomplish things, down to where the money will come from. Unfortunately, for some people it's just too much detail and info. Would you rather hear a lot of empty pretty words. As for Obama he has copied many of her ideas that she had first. He's not ready and if he gets in you all will get what you deserve again, another inexperienced president. If you think we couldn't say anything truthful & negative against Bush, wait til you've got Obama in the White House.

How many times can they debate the same issues? Hillary's strength is in debates, Obama's is with the people. I am sorry she doesn't have what it takes to connect to people but she should stop winning whenever she doesn't get her way.

Who wants a weak woman for President. She would probably make a great commander and chief if she would stop acting like a spoiled brat.

Bre'

Yes. Hilary is correct. Obama would like to give speeches without substance which media and people are calling Inspirational. He needs answer questions not in a general way as he always does. He needs to anwser questions with Specifics. This is not a negative ad. This is what really Obama is. Currently he is giving speeches without substances and answering questions in general and not specifics. Hilary is absolutely right here. Media don't call Obama speeches as inspirational vs no substance.

I don't get it, doesn't Wisconsin people have television? I have seen a few debates between them and the last was on CNN which aired a couple of times.

Just to draw attention to those of you saying that Obama no longer answers questions at his rally: There was one in Alexandria, VA over the weekend where he answered questions. If he didn't answer questions at your, get over it. You can probably find the answer on the extensive list of plans for each issue that he has posted on his website. Learn to read.

Also, we should be proud to be Obama supporters, not ashamed. We're supporting the candidate who has not resorted to mudslinging and negative campaigning. Clearly she's taking the wrong route because his positive campaign is working!

The best thing about these's negative ads is that the comments coming from the Republican nom are going to be easier to handle during the national election. He's stayed positive through all her attacks, and continued to run a successful campaign. Thanks for that Hillary!

OBAMA '08

Hillary should have debated with George Bush and his administration 100 times befores he agreed to send our troops over to Iraq to fight a war that has killed more than 4,000 of our soldiers, caused us trillons of dollars, killed innocent Iraquian civilians, which resulted in our sucky economy. Obama need to debate with her and do just as McCain did to Rommey....keep asking her for the tax returns, where is she comming up with 35 years experience in the white house, and more importantly, can she admit that she made a terrible mistake in voting for the war....yes we can!!!!

haha!!!!!!!!!!!!This is funny......everyone knows Obama does not have any substantial thing to say except "Yes, we can!"

Can he use this slogan to save US???????????Shame on CNN !

Look who's talking.

I was leaning towards her but the more she flaps her mouth, the better Obama looks to me.

That ad was right to the point. I am undecided....and the one think I do not understandis why so many people blindly support Obama? I have listened and read many of his speeches and looked at his record and I just dont get it. He does not say anything of SUBSTANCE. Just a lot of cliches' and sympathy talk.....and what is real change anyway? If we were to look at his health care proposal that would be no real change at all.....Clinton seems to have the upper hand there......Iraq....huh?.....At least Clinton KNOWS everyone and has more respect there then any other politician except Bill.....I hope the Media bring out the issues.....because it was the distaste of issues that got Bush to make such Blunders.....VOTE SMART....this is not a popularity contest in school.

My spider sense tell me some of HRC's political sqare wheels are blogging here.......i have counted like 3. U can just tell by what they write. There is a negative AURA about her that was suspect b4 SC primaries, but very obvious thereafter, especially with old Bill playing HANNIBAL Lecter for her made it all complicated. America dosent need these type of minds running the free world in 2009 and beyond.....They will attract more enemies. I can see her just going " Hmmm I wonder what would happen if i press this RED button under my desk.......hmm i hope it goes to Japan,i cant stand sumo westlers!!!!!"

OBAMA 08

Yo, Hillary - how about you recite for us some of the details of your so called solutions. Haven't heard much of any substance from you, girl friend. At least Mr. Obama lights the "fire in the belly" which is crucial to achieve change - the country must believe, be inspired and be behind the candidate. Unfortunately, you have a remarkable negative in that category. Quite frankly, there has been as much substance from the Obama camp as there has been from yours. Just making the accusation "don't make it so!" MANY of us are all very afraid that your candidacy will lose the big one for us, my dear. Your politics are just more of the same old song.

The debates are getting useless. Questions have been stupid without merit, providing no insight to anyone's viewpoint.

I'm tired of the debates, yet I'm drawn to them like a fly...

I'm curious who the audience is for these debates since they are all run on cable. Last I checked there are still a lot of people without cable – or do we not care about those people.

Please end the madness and teleport me to next January – I'm so tired of this process...

Obama to his supporters is like alcohol to a drunk party. The more the better. Just remember there will be a morning hangover.
Every party will have an end.
Every bubble will eventually burst.
How long does it take for a child to understand Santa Claus is not real?

How this a negative ad;... it's fact... OBAMA won't debate

OBAMA is a slogan
CLINTON is a cause with issues and solutions

CLINTON '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All you Hillary supporters go to his website and READ his detailed plans for this country. Your 'No Substance' arguments have no substance.
P.S: Did u watch 60mins last weekend? talking about hot peppers...... gimme a break!!!!

"... goes NEGATIVE.. is another false interpretation of the facts by CNN.
Clinton is doomed if she does, and doomed if she doesn't. If she attacks Obama on his record, CNN and the Obama camp will interpret it as her playing the race card. If she doesn't , she allows CNN to continue to give Obama a "free untested ride" to the nomination. And Obama knows the aforementioned.
Paradoxically when Obama fouls-up, these same CNN journalists will neatly imply that an African-American could not make the cut.

It is great to know that few people take Blitzer, Anderson, Dobbs and other CNN correspondents' reporting seriously. The fact that the CNN political team has to keep saying "the best political team on TV" clearly shows that they all doubt their own credibility: if one is the "best" one does NOT have to keep reminding viewers of that quality– it shows. Viewers are sensible enough to know what's "best" from what"s highly "biased."
The problem is that viewers have no parallel alternative source to CNN.
All viewers need is a fair, transparent presentation of the facts - no speculation or interprepation. This would be a "fair" practice of journalism. EX: Blitzer did not have to say Obama got 63% of the vote in Virginia, and Clinton got ONLY 36%. His Feudian bias is clear by his frequent repetition of the word "only."

CNN is favoring Obama. It's obvious.

Educate yourself! She did participate in 2 debates in NY against Tasini during the re-election...how many did Obama do during his re-election- oh, thats right, he's so new he hasnt sought re-election yet. Definite Presidential material!

Going negative wont work. The issue is Hillary is out of money and debates translate into free tv time. The distortion is Hillary's healthcare plan does not cover everyone. A mandate just means that they will garnish your wages. So people that get the penalty wind up with less money and still dont have health coverage. The only true universal plan is one that you dont have to pay. You just walk into a hospital and any ailment or injury is taken care of. The government pays from our tax revenue. We mandate auto insurance in Cali..but many get tickets for driving with out insurance. We mandate drivers licenses..but people get penalized for driving without a license. Hillary is a weaker candidate because she voted for the Iraq war. John Kerry voted for the war as well and you saw what that did for his presidential bid.

Funny how Hillary has to stoop so low. Real face comes out of desperation and the more i see her, the more i like obama. People who can see thru her know what's she's about and those that can't don't know how to see thru people.

Ok Senator Clinton, this approach doesn't accomplish the purpose of a debate to term that it's not debatable to have a dialouge with Sentator Obama. I highly concur with the Obama Senior Campaign Manager statement "we will not be dictated by the Clinton Campaign." I wonder what would be the issue if she had won 8 straight races and was appearing to be termed the 'frontrunner.' Keep the race professional, leave the boxing gloves out of the race among the party; save it for the republicans!

I think this is merely the beginning of Clintions more competative campaign. She will definitely come out on top if this continues.

Today it's that he won't debate with her, dissapointing his own supporters in Wisconson. Tomorrow its that he is not fit to lead our country because he does not have the capacity to answer questions on his feet. We need a president to lead the country not another president who takes orders from his advisors. Shouldn't Obama be helping his mother who doesn't have running water, rather than trying to be the president of the US. Fix your own problems before you try to fix others'.

by the way-

CONGRATUALTIONS TO CNN FOR ELECTING ITS FIRST PRESIDENT.

MAY YOU BE REMOVED FROM THE AIR FOREVER.

It is clear when watching Obama answer spontaneous questions, he is not as smooth as when he delivers a speech. I would not want to debate either if I did not have specific solutions. Much better to show big crowds & speech clips than answer the tough questions. He must have great confidence that America responds more to spin than substance. After 8 years of Bush doing that, why would any Democrat vote for the same?

Going negative is a sign of being desperate. Who likes negative attacks???

I think Hillary is at a point where she has to pull any trick out of the hat to create a positive situation for herself. In the process I think that she is hurting herself more. I have not heard her thank any of the voters from the states that she has lost and she is starting to play the race card like everyone else. She states she didn't expect to win Lousiana b/c of the black population, well its not just blacks voting and when I watched Obama speak last night I saw more whites than any other race. I think she needs to show a little more gratitude and call it like it is.... A loss.

Lots of speeches; where is the beef? Lots of request for facts, where is your sense of RESPONSIBILITY?

Debates only allow Hiilary to sit next to a gentleman. Your responsibility is READ, and RE-READ the position papers of these folks. It could be that the Hillary supporters (plus McCain) simply cannot read!!

THIER GOES TO KARL R. STYLE OF POLITICS THAT I AM SICK AND TIRED OF!!! Hillary if you win the nomination I will campaign like hell against YOU!!!

cry baby cryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy hill cryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

What is the point of a debate? He's ahead of the game.

Alot of people are influenced to vote for hillary because her husband was a good president and i disagree with that

KCR – THE LACK OF INTEGRITY LIES WITH CNN

I don't blame Obama. Everybody knows Hillary and Slick Willie are master debators!

Obama wins hands down in any debate against a woman who says abolutely nothing of any substance. Always talks in circles.

The Clintons go negative in Wisconsin? Now that's cheesey!

I think this ad is brilliant. Why is Obama afraid to debate Clinton? And for those of you who think that Clinton supporters are somehow not informed, stop. I have researched both websites thoroughly. I am not opposed to Senator Obama, I am for Senator Clinton. Folks, you have no idea what the Swift Boating Republicans will throw at Obama. Senator Clinton has seen it all. She knows how to fight it off. Senator Obama will be like a sitting duck. Senator Clinton does have real solutions. Senator Obama has some, is developing others, but I'd like to hear more. A debate is a really good format and they have only had one between just the two of them.

we need to go back to debates... why??? we need to know what our canidates plans are, we need to know them, negative? i don't think so. what if we have another 9/11, are we going to get a long zen speech or a real,level headed leader. i am sick to death of cnn, msnbc and fox news praising obama and giving him excessive air time for his zen speeches. i have turned off my tv and started aerobics. i have some control over my own life now. as far as obama's plan?????? i have read his web site and i am amazed that he barely discusses issues during debates. i appreciate his efforts but i am not as impressed by him as his followers. GOD blessyou all.JENNA

Why is it that the Hillary supporters are jumping on the "he needs to debate 100 more times before the convention" debate when he's said he's going to debate at least two more times in the next 3 weeks? Is that not enough?

And why won't any Hillary supporter explain to me why she refused to debate her opponent for her senate position when he continued to beg her for more debates? Why is it she demand more debates to fit her liking but the other person can not if it's not conducive to her? I don't understand it. Seems like a double standard.

Obama= Inexperience.
Clinton= Experience.

He does not outline what he intends to do on day one. Obama will bring everyone together.........PLEASE TELL ME HOW!!

Clinton has told America what she will do on day one for weeks. Is anyone listening???

Clinton 08

He tied Clinton to Republicans like GOP candidate John McCain and President Bush, saying Washington is a place “where politicians like John McCain and Hillary Clinton voted for a war in Iraq that should've never been authorized and never been waged — a war that is costing us thousands of precious lives and billions of dollars a week…” He also linked Clinton with President Bush, saying their economic plans were ineffective.

Obama shame on you, so very negitive! McCain and Clinton did not AUTHORIZE war..BUSH DID!

OKAY PEOPLE NOW THIS IS NEGATIVE, CAN YOU TELL THE DIFFERENCE?

Hillary has certainly taken a lot of guff and she is still standing. If he can't ake the heat – got out of the kitchen. By the way – the shoe is on the other foot now – he is one needing the Superdelegates – I bet they are ok now hey!!

GO HILLARY

Is anyone still watching these debates? 18 debates is enough. I guess there will be at least two more. Will Mike Gravel also be invited? I hope so.

Barack doesn't want to debate her because he knows that debates are one of her strengths and one of his weaknesses. Every debate so far Hillary has shown up well prepared and Obama consistently says "um" before he speaks. I see why he declined because he doesn't want to get clobbered before the next primary.

if someone does not want to talk, is hiding something. Beware people!
be careful whom you blindly follow – like sheeps ........like groupies on concerts, like people who do not have mind on their own....like you, maybe?

What Hillary needs is a new slogan. Hey!! How about this one..

“In Your Heart You Know she's Right”

Ha Ha!!

George in Texas. Amen to that. Those few lines meant more to this thread than anyone else's comments, even mine.

Wake up people. The media has dominated you since Day 1. Obama the underdog? Nope. The media was just waiting for a Clinton slip ala Bill Clinton, and voila! "Comeback?" I think not.

As for anyone who remembers the football analogy, Clinton SHOULD be the Giants and Obama should be the Patriots. She took the early lead, lost it, and well... you get the rest.

Obama has a successful strategy, why should he change? It's true that his rallies don't go into as much detail ... but why should they? He covers the general topics and he keeps it exciting and lively. That's why he's drawing much larger crowds than Hillary.

Hillary's speeches are too detailed and boring ... she should copy his strategy.

Obama has alot of substance and details if you go to his town hall meetings. You can also find more detailed information on his website.

If you haven't caught on to his strategy yet, let me explain.

Hillary has a huge name recognition advantage. He understands that instead of spending time preparing for and participating in debates .. his time he is much more effective holding multiple town hall meetings and rallies.

In town halls and rallies he can be more personal and connect with the voters better.

This strategy is much more effective than holding debates and he is proving that. Besides, we've already had 18 debates.

This is another instance that shows how he has out a better campaign.

Why won't Obama debate with Hillary in Wisconsin? I just read quite an article in the LA Times and I think more people should find out what Obama is all about before the coronation!

His views which he isn't making known to the public are a whole lot different than the sayings of Hope and Change. Hes acting like a rock start, but once he gets the nod were stuck with him for 4 years. Hes an empty suit on knowledge to run a country. SO SMARTEN UP AMERICA BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FOR ONE, ITS ABOUT TIME!
There has only been 1 debate since the field has narrowed down to two. There Only Debate came in Cali which showed a recorded Number of Viewers... so as u Obama People may Say, "i'm tired of Debates" that b/c Obama doesnt give u that same sparks as he does when reading written speaches. This is only Fact, but True, why play up to other advantages? The reason is, Many Americans do not read, our culture is based on TV for info. So yes if a Debate can big in record numbers in a 1hr long session, Why Not... ur Audience is 1plus million and it would be the biggest crowd that Obama could reach out to... the only problem is... He has a hard time with Debates.. He has a Hard time with Real Issues.. IN TEXAS they asK.. " WHERES THE BEEF"

LITTLE ROCK, AR PROUD VOTERS OF THE CLINTONS..
"U SHOULD BE TOO"

QUESTION TO ASK URSELF B/4 U ATTEND A RALLY AND VOTE..
HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER? (THIS IS HOW U GET TO KNOW THE PERSON UR VOTING FOR)

Maybe she can blame her failure on that Vast Right Wing Conspiracy
or that mean old Carl Rove.
Any one but herself. She never takes responsibilty for her self or her actions.

Obama won three states yesterday 2/12/08, so I watched his speech....He's following the Martin Luther King format to empower the people. When a nation is sad he knows exactly what they need: a pep talk, a promise of hope, a lifting of the soul. I saw the people roar of emotion for 45 minutes. Perhaps people see Hillary as just a walking suit listing the issues and how she would tackle each one but for 45 straight minutes Obama never once even touched on one issue let alone how he would solve them. It's sad to see a nation falling for emotional peps talks from a guy who's just dreaming the dream but has no idea how to solve them. Here is Hillary with a Masters on Health Reform from Harvard, 8 years Experience in the White House learning hand on hand with Clinton, 6 years as as a U.S. Senator and we can't see she the best person for that job? Just because she's actually focusing on the issues and not on our broken hearts we find her boring? I think we are in critical state, an opportunity that will never come back. It's great to be sheered up when we're down and some people are really good at that like Obama but when he sits in office is his job on TV regularly giving us great empowerment speeches, no his job to sit in office and solve issues and that's when we'll miss Hillary Clinton. The woman who actually went to school to change a Nation in her twenties which was 1970’s way before Obama decided to focus on Change 6 months ago.

How would I advise Hillary?
I would advise her that if Obama is using his race as an African American like last night when he said "I would be the first Black African American to ever be elected to office do you really think I would waste this opportunity and let my people down, and whites, and Hispanics and Asian AND the Nation?" and people went crazy. Hillary should use her card on gender, "I would be the first Woman to ever be elected to office do you really think I would waste this opportunity and let little girls down, and women before me and after me and men, AND the Nation?" It's all about the HEART right now...talking from the heart is all people seems to want.....because the Nation is SAD and they just need to be sheered up...don't even have the mental state to retain or follow the important issues which is what’s really important right now but what to do? Follow the crowd and feed them what they want....it's in their best interest not even Hillary's.

HEY OBAMA PEOPLE

remember a phrase that says: "don't believe the hype"

guess what. like it or not, it still applies.

he's our bush. dont do it.

The only reason Hillary wants a debate is for free advertising to offset her dwindling supply.
Obama simply cannot win with this issue; either he debates her and gives her free advertising or he refuses to and she is going to use it to sling mud at him.
It is highly interesting that HE hasn't slung any mud or said anything derogatory; but the minute things don't go Hillary's way, SHE IS THROWING ALL SHE CAN.
Obama has used his time very wisely in his campaigning based on his primary returns. It isn't his fault that she doesn't or can't.
There is no reason he should change his working system to suit her.

Confused.......... February 13th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

You go Hillary!!!! I am interested and I would hope all of Wisconsin is interested. How come he s shunning the opportunity for us to hear him? Maybe he feels like he doesn't need the votes"

It's obvious why you picked the name "confused" .
Obama IS in Wisconsin tlaking to the voters,while Hillary is in Texas. The Texas primary is 3 weeks away!
It would appear that Hillary doesn't want the votes.
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I am sure the first 18 debates are somewhere for all of those wanting to see a debate. They have one scheduled for next Thursday. This is such a ploy, 6 days before the election and 8 days before a debate to whine that he won't do a debate in the next 6 days. . .booo hooo.

Obama has great information about his stances and experience on his website. I would encourage all those feeling that they need to know more about him to look there.

Susan, St. Michaels, MD- you sound very ignorant for an investment banker. I would never do business with you, nor your bank, if you call people "Miss. Thang". And Lasierra, are in second grade... I am ashamed I live in the same country as you. You deserve Obama to be your president, he talks the same way.

Alecki I have to point something out to you. the only one of the candidates with any executive experience is Mike Huckabee. I don't see where all of her 'experience' comes from. Are we talking about the years as a junior partner at Rose Law Firm? First Lady of Arkansas? First Lady of the US? Junior Senator from NY? let me remind you that First lady is largely a ceremonial/ figurehead position. the time is spent in photo ops of non controversial issues.

What experience? ande where was JFK's experience? come on, I am tired of the experience argument from someone who has no more experience than any other candidate in the race.

Go Hillary! At least she has backbone enough to stick to the issues and bring them to the forefront. People need to see Obama's weaknesses and inability to be an effective leader.

George-Texas...that's your opinion.

They debated 18 times already....two more debates are sufficient...Obama prefers to meet with the voters and talk directly to them. The Clintonians don't have the authority to dictate how Obama should run his campaign. That's why her entire campaign is falling apart...now she has to get volatile because she has lost 8 states consistently....That's right Obama....give the speeches, keep talking directly to the people....run some ads asking her to hand over her and Bills tax returns!!! hahaha

Just another typical negative tactic by the 1990 Clinton machine.

Just because Obama is inspirational doesn't mean that his platform lacks substance. He is every bit as detailed–if not more so–than Hillary on the issues. Just because you don't see it in a short 2 minute TV segment doesn't mean it's not there. All of his plans are readily available to people who will take the time to read or listen.

Furthermore, everyone has had the opportunity to hear these two debate.

So Hillary supporters let me get this straight. Obama must be ALL TALK, because he's so good at it...right? That's like saying all I know how to do is yard work because I'm really good at mowing my lawn.
It makes no sense. Even most Hillary supporters agree that his speeches are way better than hers so why should he start boring people with statistics like Hillary just to look smart.

Instead of making ridiculous accusations, take a minute to read about his plans and positions on his website. Compare his site with Hillary's site and you can have an instant debate whenever you want. At least know where he stands before you start spewing hatred for him.

18 debates is enough already and there are still 2 to go. He agreed to do them even though they are NOT mandatory and he is already ahead in delegates. Obama is no coward. I know he will stay positive in spite of Hillary's attempt to smear him.

If Hillary plans on running the country the same way she has run her campaign, God help us.

Yes We Can.

Obama 08!

Obama has debated Hillary once, not 18 times. The other 17 were debates among all of the candidates, not just the two of them.
Nice, um, um, try through.

This is a new twist........ let's have a debate over a debate issue.

Give me a break. Obama doesn't want to debate unless he has to. In a debate he can't paraphrase ML King or JF Kennedy as he does in his speeches. For those of us who remember those 2 great men, sit back a listen carefully to an Obama speech and you'll see. He has no original thoughts of his own.

Well, I like my entire Democratic working colleagues, say we will never vote for Obama (unless it's Obama/Hillary ticket) and are switching party lines and voting for McCain. I thought it was a bit strange when a Republican urges his voters to vote for Obama.

Atleast with McCain we just go on as we are now rather than be destroyed by Obama making inexperienced decisions.

I can't wait to see the media spin when McCain wins over Obama. We all know McCain will not and cannot every beat Hillary in an election.

So, let the games begin.........

If Hillary can't run her campaign correctly, what makes you think she can lead a country?

This reporting, particulary from CNN is so unbalanced and biased lately. Obama took about 10 shots over the bow at Clinton in his speech last night, and I don't hear a word about his negativity. All you seem to report constantly is that she's attacking him. Hell, he was going after her for months before she even fought back, which was after she started to drop in the polls.

Have you people ever heard of journalism. It's disgusted the way your coverage is slanted. I'm an Edwards supporter, and it's clear as day to me the way the media is becoming our democracy's "king maker." Have you no shame at all?

Hilliary's message to me really is:

Hey, you got to play the game MY way! I am good at debate, so let's debate! When you follow my rule, I'll show you how I can mesmerize you with my ability to twist and turn those words on anything I say. And, don't worry, Bill and I are masters of damage control, we can hadnle whatever consequences later...

After watching the Clintons so many years, I am conditioned to examine whatever the Clintons have to say. When I compare Senator Clinton with other candidates carefully. I can’t help but feeling wonderful to see the superior qualities other brilliant, sincere, heart-warming candidates have.

It’s high time to have new leadership in our country. Anyone, but NEVER the Clinton again!!!

Obama is a nothing. If he wins the Nom, i simply wont vote! His followers are just that FOLLOWERS.

Hilliary '08

I think Senator Clinton is digging up an electoral grave with voters here through her verbal diarrhoea and ill-advised negatives ads. Having failed to manage her own campaign and even ariving as late as 2 hours after a rally kick-off in Maine(or was it Washington State?), she proceeds to draft up a programme for Senator Obama!

Well, if he wants a contest about who is the most argumentative of the two candidates, then she`ll not get that. Right now Sen. Obama is busy giving a speech on the state of the national economy, whilst she is busy trying to tear him down. She has done her multitude of followers a disservive by failing to maximise her chance to make history through bad campaigns and bad strategy, poor financial management and now she should be preparing not for a debate but to interviews possible candidatees for the vacancies her top ides are creating.

It is sad for her campaign to come this far and sink this low. Yet, they have noone to blame, some people never learn! How the mighty are fallen!

Just because Obama does not debate dont mean anything!Hillary can take shots at Obama all she want but it wont work.Its not time for a woman president and we all know that.

see Obama making a lot of "inspiring" speeches, with no depth to all that talk. Talk is cheap but where is the beef ?

I guess no one remembers the campaigns leading up to the 2004 General election. THOSE were negative.

This is simply Hillary grasping at straws. If 20 debates won't be enough, will 21? I think she's got bigger problems that one more debate won't solve.

Wow... she is saying that Barack don't want a debate in Wisconsin.... and what about her.... she is not even Campaigning in Wisconsin! She made it clear states that she can't win don't exist!!! and she does not care and their voice does not matter... for her the whole country is NY, CA, NJ, NV, and... she is trying to get Texas to join the rest of HER country.... But she is getting desperate! because she knows that she can't stop a Movement, she can't stop the voice of 25 states now... she knows that she can't buy votes!!!
She should step down now!!!! for the heath of the party!! she lost all of the things that she said she had: she lost the popular vote, the latino vote, the women vote, the delegate count! (even with the superdelegates) She is DONE!!!!

"Only economic plan that freezes foreclosures." huh? Well, I have news for the Clinton campaign, there is one other group who wants to freeze foreclosures, it is called the Bush administration! Yeah, you might want to read the news before airing attack ads.

Please do not use religion to support your candidate.

He is not a SUPERIOR BEING, NOR MLK, NOR JFK... he has been promoted to run for election, specifically on Oprah show.

GO HILLIARY !!

I don't think it is really about debates (which I don't think are nearly surefire wins as the clinton camp would hope) I think it is about keeping obama tied up with debate preparations rather than out doing what he does best.
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Yeah, speak nonesense without foundation as per usual.

andeveryone blah blah guy.
Obama has been negative towards Hillary a few times. This Ad isn't negative. It's simply saying (Obama will not debate, why?). It's because he can't.
Obama is a great motivational speaker
he is (no) president
Which Obama supporter can pursuade me to vote for him here in Texas in March. Tell me why I should vote for Obama over Clinton when so much needs to be fixed. (O, and don't tell me to watch him at one of his pep rally's) i've seen him, and i'm not impressed. He's as bad as Huckabee. Sits and tells me stories. Little fairy tales of what he would do, but doesn't actually tell me how.

This site is a joke. If these are the people Obama attracts, I am ashamed. And you should be too.

Be kind to Hillary. She has real solutions for real problems. That's refreshing.

Hitlary is running out of gas.... cry now!

Maybe we'd prefer to hear Obama's inspiring speeches instead of Hillary's pat answers to the same questions for the 19th time!!!

A Tax credit for college, $4000 per year is equal to about .25 on the earned dollar, It is not a deduction, it is a tax credit. Therefore Obama will let you have about $1000.00 per year for tuition. That would not cover the bill 25 years ago.
On the other hand a 2% Loan will allow you to obtain the funds you need, and a National Service payoff plan gives you the way to pay it back, and still earn enough wages to live on.
One plan is smoke and mirrors, the other offers a complete step by step way to get a secondary education.

If Hillary is tHIS nasty as a candidate, I would hate to see what she would be like as President. Oh wait, I did see, she was co-President when her husband was in office. Of yes, I remember the nightmare.

IF YOU CANT DEBATE OR ARE SCARED TO YOU SHOULD NEVER EVER BE PRESIDENT. remember bush anyone?

Obama is merely parroting the words of a great speech writer. He has a knack for a strong delivery, but the speech writer won't be living in the white house. Also, he needs to stop summoning the style of one of our greatest oraters, ML King and develop his own. His habit of imitating MLK when he speaks is tiresome and transparent but most of al, phoney. I liked him in the beginning until it became clear that he merely had a great speech writer and a greater skill of mimickry. That will carry him only so far.

GO HILLARY GO!! Obama doesnt want to debate because he is horrible at debating and no one really knows where he stands on the issues, its a fact folks. Im so tired of all the same old talk from him, hope and change, hope and change. What kind of change? This is coming from someone who is taking endorsements from insiders in Washington D.C. Please, give me a break!

Old Billary is just desperate - everyone already knows her message. But this is the bottom line - the majority of the people want CHANGE, and Billary is 1990's news.

Anyone but me notice the people standing behind Oprama in the new Rallys are all white. Where'd all the blacks go?
I can not believe the Opama fans are soo stupid. Take away Oprah, and his transparency is evident. If Michelle dosen't have to vote for a democrat, if it is not her husband, why should I? Her interview was very informative, he snores and leaves the butter out, and she won't vote for a democrat except Barack?

I am so tired of negative crap politics. I makes the person saying the things look like a child and I will never vote for a child to run my country.
I think that we should be acting like adults and showing this country that it is time for a grown up to be the president. No more republican "stay the course" or "my way"
Lets show everyone that a democrat is the way to go.
Being a woman does not give Hillary the right to spout negativity about her running mate. Grow up. I bet she taught her daughter the old saying "if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all. "
It's time to take her own advice.

SHE'S NEVER BEEN BROKE I DON'T THINK ONE DAY IN HER LIFE, SHE SAID THAT SHE'S TALKING TO PEOPLE AND SHE'S OUT THERE, SHE MIGHT BE BUT IT'S ONLY FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS AND AFTER SHE LEAVES IT'S NOTHING TO HER. CAUSE SHE HAS MONEY, WHY YOU THINK SHE NEVER GOES TO EVERY STATE AND TALK SHE JUST GOES TO THE STATES THAT SHE LIKES AND EVEN IF OBAMA DOESN'T THINK HE MIGHT WIN HE'S STILL IN THAT STATE CAUSE THERE'S REAL PEOPLE THERE AND HE STILL LIKES TO SEE THEM AND LOVE TO TALK TO THEM. WHY IS SHE IN TEXAS AND THEY DON'T VOTE FOR ABOUT ANOTHER WEEK. SHE WANTS A DEBATE, FOR WHAT HE DON'T HAVE TIME TO PLAY, IT ABOUT THE PEOPLE NOT HER SHE'S NOBODY

Jill: Obama couldn't be further from GWB. If you think GWB is a great speaker, you are deaf.

WOW 18 debates?! so what?! you're electing a president,

shows how much thought some of these obama people put into this process...

HUGELY telling in my opinion.

McCain criticizes Obama for 'lacking specifics'

OH my goodness Obama is the front runner and the Republicans are wanting a real debate. Better pony up Obama and get with the expert Clinton and bone on up on some debate skills. You need lesson Obama and here's Johhnnneeee.....

If anyone has every seen a Clinton – Obama debate, then they have seen her repeatedly attacking Obama without really talking about the so called "issues." If you are a Clinton backer and this is your main point of dislike for Obama, then you need to reanalyze your position. She is petty during debates and definitely not there for the people. She says things like she is the only one with a "universal" health plan. Well, Obama could equally say that he is the only of the two candidates with a "national" health plan. Can you tell me this? Are there any Americans on Pluto that need health insurance? Come on, get off your high horse Clinton and give up!

it would seem that Hillary feels the time spent engaging candidate debates is time for Obama not spent in critical battleground states eroding her voter base. The underdog always wants a series of debates with his or her opponent , to slow or stop the momentum they've generated from primary sweeps. I agree with the prior blog entries. The winner gets to dictate the terms.

When I first heard Obama I was inspired by his speaking style.
He really is a theatrical and inspirational speaker.

However, the theatrics become less substantive with time.

The United States has real problems and serious issues to resolve.
We need someone who rolls up their sleaves, works hard, reads, and actually evaluates the recommendations from advisors before making a decision.

I am tired of the big talkers that do little work. Thats great on stage, but not effective when real problems need to be solved.

This may be why Obama's strategy is to avoid the debates. He knows when challenged the theatrics will break down.

This is coming from a voter who was leaning towards Obama. However, the more I see him the more I see he is alot of HAT, but no CATTLE!

I'm ready for the HRC supporters to actually do some homework and research 1st, before posting. Most have probably never been to Obama's website, most probably don't know that Obama has more elected experience then Senator Clinton, and most certainly don't understand that we've had 18 debates thus far. I support all Obama supporters to continue to educate themselves, remain positive, and let the cynics be cynical. We don't need negative folks in the movement, as they only TRY and bring us down. I think the country has seen enough of that, and we're ready to move forward with the next President of the United States, Barack Obama.

Campaign web sites are irrelevant – both candidates need to talk what they post.

If Obama can't talk in detail, he's a lot like Bush, a former cheer-queer who mobilized people with his charisma and now can't even be president with a whole cadre telling him what to do.

Go figure – Obama is NOT progressive.

For Hillary......
Well Ms. Thang.....you can't just stop forclosures. Those are legal and binding contracts. Law suits galore will be filed. The banking industry will win that one. Listen to someone who has been a mortgage banker for 15 years. Barack was right in the last debate when he said that forcing the industry to freeze rates would likely cause a rise in interest rates on new mortgages.
Here is why...long term interest rates are market based (10yr t-bill and mortgage backed securities) and that is why they are subject to change at a moments notice. The markets will perceive this as HORRIBLE news and that will drive interest rates up. GET EDUCATED!!!!!! BARACK IS!!!! This man knows the economy, the law, security, etc, etc, etc.

Finally, Hillary goes back on the attack and sticks up for herself. Obama has been criticizing her since Super Tuesday. This is not a negative add, it does exactly what the Obama campaign has been doing... mentioning the differences between Hillary's detailed plans versus Obama's "hope" that things will go well. Hillary is back!

Gee "And everyone said he was different........" , looks like you've stuck to the talking-points of others and did no research of your own! What would change under Obama's health care plan? At least $2500 saved for your health insurance a year. Don't be so ungrateful..

And paul: Obama isn't crying like a baby, CNN is just reporting factually that Hillary is putting up these ads. Obama hasn't said a single word. If you notice with your brain and not your emotional-knee-jerk-reactions, you will see he consistently takes the high road and has not ONCE complained about his opponent's tactics, and he doesn't use them himself either. He ignores them and moves ahead talking directly to voters.

Perhaps we need more debates because it's going to take them to get the message through to Clinton supporters what 'change' means, what Obama's 'message' is, and where he 'stands' on the issues.
You see, 18 debates hasn't been enough. A website FULL of information isn't enough.

Can we say "dense'? There's no other explanation for it. Anyone who doesn't understand by now.....is simply being willfully ignorant.

Now, on to the next subject...

Exactly what has Obama done?
In 2 years in the Senate he is listed as the most Liberal Senator in DC. That dog won't hunt.
The wispering sound Obama keeps hearing is his campaign tires in the General Election.

I certainly feel as if Hillary is desperate!!! She has already been president of the U.S.

America wants and needs something different. She only hopped on the bandwagon of change when she saw how well it worked for Obama.

Unfortunately she doesn't represent complete change but more of the same. She is now attacking and that's a true sign of desperation. She is running scared now and I wish she would just give it up!

I get so tired of hearing people say Obama is talk, talk,talk. They need to get off their butt and go to barackobama.com/issues. It's all there. OMG heaven forbid you lazy slugs would take some personal responsibility for actually doing some research rather than depend on 30 second sound bites.

Hillary..I have one thing to say..desparate people make desparate choices. This ad is pretty desparate and we don't buy it.

Obama/2008

What else is there to debate? I thought they had their last fight before Super Tuesday. A true knock out with a delayed impact. Now she wants to debate again. No HILLARY- you should have taken your punch when you had the chance.

Use all that doe on attack adds until you break the bank!!

She's pulling the yellow belly card; great move!
When they were here in LA, the politico.com person asked Sen. Clinton to state the differences between her and Sen. Obama's campaign (health care financing, iraq, economy). She replied with the most unsubstaintial statement i've ever heard by a politician other than our lord and savior Bush himself. She drew no constrast at all. When Sen. Obama was asked the same question, he did not rumble on how excited he was to be in hollywood and the support he's been getting from American citizens. He got to the point, and it was clear and concise!

I DO NOT want to hear another lop sided debate like that ever again in my life. He completely addressed each issue, while she hammered around the bush.ha. Not impressive at all.

Why debate win your views are becoming less and less substantial to the American people?

I personally dont need to see anymore debates to hear the candidates say what they have already said .. again and again...

if you as a citizen dont know what their positions are on issues after so many debates already.. more debates wont make it clear for you..

of course hillary wants to debate everyday... that way obama cant be out speaking and touching people all over the country... sorry hillary...you get 2 debates thats it... you better make the best of them..

i love hearing obama speak and personally enjoy watching him shine in debates (he is so sharp and funny) but, his campaign knows what they are doing.. the movement would not of swept through the country if they were not very very smart.

obama's campaign is run better than hillarys.. from the bottom up...and he is a more attractive candidate.... its a fact...

hillary and her supporters are desperate... a debate every hour wont help her, because at the end of the day.. she is still hillary clinton and he will still be barack obama... she still will come up short...

You think this is funny?–that is your problem–you all treat this like a big party--to me,Obama is just a big joke--" a big fairy tail"

Read the issues! Both candidates have details on their web sites. If you can't read then you should not be allowed to vote!

Trying to force debates is just a ploy to minmize Obama's face time with the voters which is where he is truly winning the nomination!

So "confused" hasn't heard both Obama and Clinton talk about the issues? Where has "confused" been the past 6 months? What issue does "confused" need clarification on? Clinton and Obama have debated more times than anyone in the history of presidential debates.

No more debates! But I would like to hear some concrete plans, including what, how, how much and how soon!

Example: "I (insert candidate's name) will support a comprehensive health care plan costing US$ xx,xxx,xxx,xxx specificially aimed at preventative and recuperative helth care for children under the age of xx. Such plan will included free immunizations for all childhood diseases, low cost prosthetics for handicapped children and a 2 fold increase in physical therapy clinics in each state."

Just an example, but substantive words. Not the general or 300,000 foot view of the situation. REAL ANSWERS TO REAL PROBLEMS!

Mr. Obama has debated Mrs. Clinton enough. Obama needs to show himself to the people. Its one of his strong points. I expect Mrs. Clinton to continue to seek more debates because she learns from Obama how to improve her compaign. It appears to me that the N.Y Senator is using Obama's speeches for herself, unless she has hired his speech writers. Just a thought.

Please go to Barak's website if you want some specifics. Everyone says there are no specifics, but there are, that's just a myth. He has a 48 page plan that is downloadable as a pdf. Beyond that you can simply gooogle several articales and interviews where he gets into plans and numbers.

When he first started his campaign, he was criticized as being too specific. Now he is being criticized (mostly only by Hillary) for being too vague. Boy, it's hard to point out faults in his campaign, isn't it? Maybe there is a reason for that?

Obama 08

Go get him Hillary...it is about time someone stepped up and challenged him.

Not all negative ads are created equal. I have not problem to them if they are true (or can be argued by reasonable people). The Clinton ad seems to fall into this category. Obama is more comfortable with scripted speaking than he is with debating. Nothing wrong with that. It is also the case that impartial observers have suggested that Hillary's plan will cover more people. I like Hillary better on the ISSUES. This is where she needs to go.

Clinton's got one big problem that they just can't get past. The "CLINTON'S" have Zero Credibility , and every time they try to go negative or point fingers at another person for any reason , they have four fingers pointing right back at them.

She can go negative all she wants , she can send Bill the attack dog out there , and the end result is , the more they use these tactics , the more it hurts her.

See the Clinton's are in this thing for one reason and one reason only ( Personal Power ). The American people can clearly see that , and that's why she will never be President.

Obama would rather go on Oprah..she won't ask him any real questions because he doesn't have the answers. She would just jump up and down on the couch and gush how wonderful he is and how she toured with him and how he speaks so well etc etc etc .... and he can just stand there and smile... It's gotten him votes so far but will it last ? I doubt it... The Republicans love him because they are going to have a blast when they start to Swift-boat him. Something they cannot get away with with Hillary..

So Hillary is trying to reach voters on the network's dime. We've had so many debates already. Obama said he had 10 states to hit in 10 days, and not much time for the umpteenth debate she wants. Why doesn't she just run a campaign on her merits?

Instead of creating advertisements about Obama and his unwillingness to debate her every week, Hilary needs to worry more about the message she is sending to the American people, when she dismisses every state she looses in, as not being important! She needs to dump the negative lash outs against Barock and concentrate on a more positive, caring message towards the people of this country.

IOne of the pundits on MSNBC finally told the truth. He said every time he asked Obama's supporters to name one of Obama's accomplishment in the past that earned their support, those people just said "ugh,.." couldn't name a thing. That should tell you what kind of supporters Obama has. So sad. I am scared for the future of our country. Eight years of Bush is bad enough, we cannot afford to gamble for another four years. Please be practical and come to your senses and vote for Hillary has positioned herself well with solid plans, policies and goals to bring our country forward!!
I have a lot of dreams and hope, but I need Hillary to make them come true as she is a doer and workhorse.

Grow up little boy?? What is he supposed to do, just sit there and take it? She hasn't had to deal with much of that because he has run his campaign with the utmost diginity..something she is sorely lacking. Grow up little boy...that is sooo laughable!

"We've debated 18 times, were gonna debate two more, but we've got other business to do here in terms of meeting voters face to face."

doesn't sound like a very capable 'commander in chief' to me. scary.

Do you really want to see another debate where the candidates say the same thing over and over again just like in all previous debates, not to mention in their speeches? They're boring now.

larry buchas, new britain, ct February 13th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

What's more important, another debate or the candidates meeting the voters?

I think the public would rather participate in the latter.

Debates & meeting the voters, through a canned speech are NOT mutually exclusive!

Reading the responses from the Obama cult followers is equally amazing! They seem better able to articulate their perception of eveything negative about Hillary and not one word of why support Obama!
It isnt easy articulating and quantifying how Yes We Can gets us national health care! No wonder you are bashing her!
Hillary 08

Laura NY

I'm an Independent. My wife is Republican. If Obama gets the nod,
we'll both vote for him. If its Hillary, we'll both vote for McCain. There
are millions more just like us. Should be a no-brainer for the Dems.

this is funny. Hillary is done. Go back to NY.

What kind of mud slinging is Hilliary doing ?–everytime someone tries to tell the truth about Obama-he starts to cry–grow up little boy–what do you think the republicans are going to do–welcome you with open arms??

I guess Hillary's new campaign manager speaks the language of "nasty" and Hillary agrees with that. My first thought when I read this was, how hypocritical, she's talking about herself. She ignored speaking about the Potomac Primaries last night. This was so disrespetful to those who braved the cold weather to go out and vote for her, knowing full well she was going to lose, but wanting to exercise their American right to vote. If Hillary keeps up this nasty campaign, the Dem Party will desert her because if the Dems are busy fighting and defending, the Republicans will get elected. Hillary is evil and even those who barely pay attention to politics are beginning to see her true colors.

Hillary's response to Obama's victories are as follows:

Caucuses victories: My voters can't make it to the caucuses. They don't count
Primaries: Winning a primary from a red state doesn't mean anything. Small blue states doesn't represent America. They don't count
Big Blue State victories: They don't mean anything since they are not CA or NY. They don't count
8-0 : Doesn't mean anything since we really don't care what the people of these 8 states think. They don't count
Virginia: Really are you sure that we already had elections in
Virginia???. Well if we failed to acknowledge it then they don't count.
Losing 21 states to Obama: Well we have a safety net in TX and OH
Obama cutting into her Latino voters: They are young and naive. They don't know any better. They don't count
Older voters in Virginia who voted for Obama: They are too old to think for themselves. They don't count
White males for Obama: They are sexest . They don't count
Women for Obama: They are new to the idea of a female President. They don't count
After losing TX and OH I think the line would be: PA is the only State in the union that should decide who the winner is. For the rest of the 49, states they don't count!!!

Is this the best she's got?

He has 2 more debates scheduled and he has already debated her several times on national tv.
Clinton is trying to stall him from meeting the people.

To paraphrase the legendry Ronald Regan: "There she goes again..."

Hillary Clinton apparently can't win fairly so it's time to dip once again into the now famous bag of Clintonian dirty politics. Is she planning to set her Pit Bull husband loose again too? Hey Bill, anymore Jessie Jackson comments about Obama's marginal appeal?

The Clinton's are famous for shady politics – which simply goes to show... "You can paint the spots on a lepard, but you can't change the lepard!"

She is as transparent as scotch tape. I was amazed at the American public's naiveté to the criminal we now call our commander in chief. I wanted to have faith in my fellow Americans, but Hilary Clinton is vindictive, insincere, ego-centric, and untrustworthy and I believe the Hilary supporters that believe in this type of campaign are as naive as the voters that gave GWB another four years. Good job guys, can't wait for you to try to do it again.

If she was interested in ending what we have known for the last miserable eight years of our country's history and she was a true blue, she would be interested in the best interest of the party to ensure that Mr. "100 Year War" does not come remotely close to winning. But the ego-centric. political machine we have all come to know and despise, with her politics of the moment, cannot bow down to anyone else or respect her counterpart in this race. That is too "noble" of an idea for a woman of her caliber.

Obama '08

Obama is nothing but hot air. He has all these plans but we never hear just how he will implement them. Save the USA and the World !! Right !!

Who needs attack ads in Wisconsin, when you have Gov. Rendell in PA to do your dirty work?

As there are only Obama and Hillary standing we sure need them to debate with each other.
What is the problem with Obama? Is he afraid? I'm tired of Obama's Fairy tale speeches.
No one can say anything negative about Obama...it's called raciast
right away, but they can say anything about Hillary...?
We don't need a Rock Star for a President, we need a person with experience and that is Hillary. Why can't we as American's except a woman in Power?
Do we want to continue to believe in FAIRY TALES???
Is that, why so many people are in trouble finacially, running up credit cards, buying homes they know they can't afford to make payments on?
Well, we better get real...
Now I know what Bill Clinton meant ...about a FAIRY-TALES
Go Hillary Go....don't give up !!!

Why should Barack jump just because Hillary said so?! If she was truly interested in wisconsin, she would have gone there instead of jumping over their primary next week and flying on to Texas. Boy, her campaign is starting to reek of DESPARATION!!!

I watched the movie 'sicko' last night and changed my vote to Hillary.

Universal Health Care is the only way to go if America wants their livelihood back. She is the only one that can get us there. Please stop the greed and the trillion dollar profits for HMO's, Pharmacuticals, and Insurance Companies.

People, wake up!!!

The media is totally slanting toward Obama, period. Bill's campaign manager from 92 endorses Obama and it makes the headlines. John Glenn endorsed Hillary YESTERDAY and we've still yet to see it make a headline ANYWHERE! Seriously here, do you vote with the issues, or do you vote with who's more popular?

If you wish to vote flashy and empty, go with Obama. If you wish to vote for someone who cares about the issues that Americans face and who has answers and substance, vote Hillary!

Hillary in '08!!!

I like how the Clinton campaign is really showing desperation after losing every primary and caucus after Super Tuesday...It really goes to show she will take anything out of context just to win votes. This is the kinda sleaze I would like to have seen taken out of politics. I am so sick of attack ads. Obama '08!

Let her go negative, it just blows up in her face anyways. Remember South Carolina? As Chris Matthews would say: HA!!!

OBAMAMANIA

Mrs. Clinton, cant you make your case alone?

Oh, I kind of have to agree with another poster. This is hardly what I would call negative. I mean it is negative but not really all that bad.

I am FOR Barack Obama, not really against Hillary Clinton.

art- the beef is in the 8 wins during the past week. the real question is when i hillary going to get out of the way so obama can focus on the real race. the longer she stays in the race, the more she hurts the american voter she claims to care about. the message is loud and it is very clear, America doesn't want to go back to the Clinton's. She needs to bite her lip, go back to work and start the divorce proceedings with Bill.

So she's defending herself and it's ALWAYS viewed as negative – he does it and it's considered positive.
Why don't all of you at CNN and MSNBC go ahead and suck his .... because that's what you really want to do.

He agreed to have 2 more debates after already having 18. That is enough for people to make their decisions. He has always wanted to meet the voters because he isn't as well known as she is. I do believe that Hillary is the more experienced candidate, but experience doesn't always mean better. Both she and John McCain are great people and respectable public servants. Unfortunately, they represent the past, the old, and the usual. It is a new day in America, and it requires a new president. His name is Barack Obama.

Wow, Hillary Clinton placed an attack ad.... is that really news?

Other then new negative spin, I doubt we hear anything new from either candidate. . I do not they will present anything we have not already heard in the last 17 debates other then negative spin. Democrats need to stay united.

I saw that movie 'sicko' today. I changed my vote to Hillary! That was all it took.

hillary is trying to keep barack busy preparing for debates to draw him away from spending time actually campaigning and reaching out to the people. They've already debated 18 times, which I think is more than enough.

Anybody out there that thinks that that add is "negative"

WOW! are you in for a suprise!!!!
That is exact reason why Obama will not make it thru the general election.

Even though I wish he could.

That's just great. I hope that Wisconsin doesn't reward this sort of negative nonsense.

That's negative? My grandmother was meaner than that when she criticized my skirt length! I want to see another debate. If Obama really thinks he is going to get the nomination, he should view another debate as practice. McCain will surely want to debate and he is going to have a lot of skin in the game. The world has treated Obama with kid gloves so far because they don't want to appear to be mean to the fresh-faced, I love everyone image. I don't want another inspiring speach. I want to know exactly what change he has in mind and exactly how he intends to make it happen.

Sad, Sad, Sad.

Shouldn't the ad have just said, "Obama doesn't want Clinton to control his campaign"?

I am so sick of The Clintons and their supporters drivel on with their "where's the beef?" throwbacks.

Senator Obama has plenty of policy prescriptions, but like any smart public speaker, he understands that regular voters would be put to sleep by confusing and detailed policy prescriptions at rallies, so he presents the basic overtones of his vision.

Not to mention, I've listened to plenty of Clinton speeches, and I haven't heard endless amounts of detail there either.

There have been 18 debates so far. What differences are left to suss out? If I were Hillary, I'd want free TV coverage too.

She just lost 8 straight primary contests, which makes this negative ad predictable and pathetic.

Nice attack ad. Politics as usual.

See this is why Hillary is losing. She has yet to learn we do not care about that crap. Hillary is pathetic.

oh and does it bother anyone that John McCain read from large cue cards last night after his win in the Potomacs?

John McCain is too OLD. He has to use large cue cards to read which means they are not his words from his heart.

He is going to loose big time.

As usual, Hillary feeds on the ignorant.

She's depending on you not to do any research of your own and find out that Barack has a long history full of substance. She is depending on you not to go to his website and read that in fact, yes, he does have mounds of information about his plans/policies. More than her actually... shocker.

She's playing her supporters for complete idiots and sadly... it works quite well.

Believe it or not, the details are important and debates offer a chance to get those details out.

Obama is all talk and no substance. He just keeps saying the same things over and over and over and if he thinks living in another country for 4 years qualifies him as President then there are many millions more, more qualified than him.

HIllary 08

The Clintons seem to have nowhere to go but to go negative. So sad, she should know there is day after tomorrow and think about her long-term political career after losing the presidential bid. This is a sign of her lack of confidence in herself.

It is NOT true that we've seen Hillary and Obama face off in debates. We've seen them one on one ONCE!!

Good for Hillary. Obama has been bashing her left and right in all his speeches. She has every right to call him out publicly.

WOW – Hillary is really reaching here. Obama has debated with her 18 times to date. Hillary's strategy is simple: She wants to break his stride – Hillary, the Obama surge is ALIVE and Change is coming. However, I am sure we will call you when we need someone to cry for us again.....

OBAMA 2008... YES WE CAN.....

There have been 18 debates! He has agreed to two, not six which was/is clearly a move to get him off the campaign trail. I think he will do quite well in both debates.

Oh, I actually do wish if the press has some dirt they would start pinning it up now. I am an Obama supporter, I believe he has the best ideas, and the best chance to win. I also believe he can stand the heat, and that there will be less heat to stand.

For my money, the new ad is absolutely correct. How is it that telling it like it is becomes an "attack" ad? When Hillary is criticized, no dust is blown Sen Obama reminds me of the days when corporations hired "Motivational " speakers to rev-up the employees to work harder and be more productive. The corp. heads still had to set policy and programs on pragmatic terms to benefit the company. His followers are like lemmings. I sincerely hope they don't hand the election to the republicans

The article is so low. Write something that can help all American

Leave it to the same old D.C. pundits to go negative the moment things don't go their way. I'm so sick of Clinton's and Bush's representation of our once proud country. Hillary is in a sinking ship and she feels as though the only way to save herself is to redirect the negative she's getting from the press and indeed her own staff, and try to put some of the aim on Obama.

Thata Girl Hillary, take it to Mr. Rhetoric.

Obama won't debate her, not because he fears her in a debate... but because he knows she only wanted free airtime. She was broke, people, and wanted to broaden her message of faux experience off of that free airtime. If the shoe was on the other foot, she'd react much in the same manner Obama has, only steeped in the hubris only a Clinton could bring. If you didn't catch at least 2 of the first 18... what rock were you under?

For those of you that only follow your candidate of choice (Clintonites), both of their plans are similar. None of you ever takes the time to hear his policies because he doesn't talk about them much in his inspirational stumps. That doesn't mean they don't exist. They're posted on his website and his campaign also gives policy stumps. He's trying to get you to be proactive instead of reactive and gather information yourselves. Since when is it taboo for someone to want to involve the people that those policies are going to directly affect?

She's back to her old self... Why run ads in a state you basically shunned for Texas?

Obama's been sending negative mailers out since SC and I guess that is okay? The hypocrisy of some of his 'followers' is disgusting. Regardless, I don't think Obama or Clinton will win in November. Way to go Dems..only we could manage to screw up something that should of been a cakewalk.

Obama has to think to hard to come up with the answers of a debate. He would rather hear his own voice and preach.... come to think of it he would make a great preacher.

Wondered how long Hillary would place nice.....guess we have our answer. Obama is refreshing, simply put, Hillary is not, she is stale and has given the impression she would say anything to get her way.

As far as United Health Care, we have it in Canada. Know what else we have in Canada, huge wait times for MRI's, huge cancer treatment wait times, and personal income tax of 52% once you make more than about 75k. Hillary has no way in hell of paying for it, plain and simple and she hasn't provided any answers on she would do so.

So its easy to say united health care and get people excited, but at this point everyone knows its not going to happen.

Maybe Hillary she work on her charming personality instead!

Thats the most bogus commecial to play in Wisconsin because he is spending every day but one in Wisconsin leading up to the 19th. He does better when he is able to interact with people because he is likable and sincere. Why get a way from that. Do your own research if what both are not saying enough for you right now. Its called being an educated and informed voter.

I'm an Obama supporter but I give Senartor Clinton credit – she is hitting above the belt - no low blows here.

The only two people who can ensure an end to the Bush-McCain policies are Obama and Clinton - they need to continue to make their cases without pulling one another down.

I think the solution in this case, is for Obama to give a speech in Wisconsin, in relation to many of the issues that Clinton claims he has no substance on. (which he does in fact have detailed plans) That would be a good slap in the face.

I'm so sick of these debates. enough is enough! Why does Hillary keep calling for them.

Obama refuses because he has nothing to say in a debate. The man is not capable of anything but spouting platitudes. If he's not smart enough to debate Hillary, how is he ever going to deal with other world leaders.

If Obama gets the nomination I think that an movement needs to get started, "Democrats for McCain"

I guess the tears didn't have a lasting effect so know she has try the wicked witch approach. Can you say LOSER?

Bush, Clinton,Clinton, Bush, Bush, Clinton?????......NO THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why does Hillary believe that just because she has committed campaign over-kill, Obama should bow down and debate so she can get some TV time. She is also trying to seat the delegates of MIchigan and Florida after the rules were set. You can't change the rules just b/c you are not winning. We don't need this type of candidate representing the people.

I am glad she is finally drawing attention to Obama's preacher-like storytelling and pep talks. This man has no plan. Haven't the American people had enough of flying by the seat of their pants? Maybe we should all start singing the "Sound of Music" or "Camelot" and then maybe a magic fairy will show up and fix this mess we are in.

Clinton has now realised that Obama is more effective in delivering his message to the American people than she is. I think she is confusing methods with objectives.one debate, a million debates wouldn't matter people are smart enough to make sound judgement based on what they hear from the candidates not how they look on tv.

Sounds like a desperate Clinton ploy to rack up free air time. She needs to occupy Obama so he can't campaign on the ground and she knows it. The more time he gets on the ground with voters, the more votes Clinton will lose. Things are trending away from her and the only thing she has left to show are her true, petty colors.

These are the signs of a desperate candidate – one who's team is leaving her, one who has had to dump $5 M of "her own" money into it just to say on the air, one who has lost the last 8 states in a row. This is a candidate who is trying anything to stay in a campaign that is going down the tubes in a hurry.

Desperate times, desperate measures.

I find the debates to be very, very boring. They're only useful to the media pundits to keep their 24 repetitous newscycles going. And Art H., you need to listen more closely to Obama's stump speeches, he is both inspirational and specific. People have to be inspired and engaged. But more importanly, Obama makes it clear that a democracy requires the participation by all citizens. For example, he has a plan to help middle income families with their children's education but he's also going to ask the students to give back to the community. That's what I really like about him. He doesn't have this gimme mentality where the government keeps giving like an eveready bunny while the citizenry sits back and takes and takes. In his health care plan, he also emphasizes wellness, prevention, and early intervention. It means that Americans have to be good stewards over their health ad their children's health. He has a plan to address predatory lenders but he also expects people to be good stewards over their finances and use their credit responsibly. In others words, he's asking Americans to share in the responsbility for the change they want to see. That the big policy and leadership difference I see between Obama and Hillary. To me, it is a HUGE difference.

Hillary Clinton's Wisconsin television ad aimed at Barack Obama is a red herring but Obama will not fall for it. Wisconsin and the other states besides Texas and Ohio are "foregone conclusions" but not for Obama.

Hillary ENOUGH already. Please. Get out now, for the good of the party. The Republicans are going to do enough trashing soon enough, we don't need the Dems to beat each other up. Swallow your pride and leave the race, for the good of the party and the country.

maybe someone should ask her in the debates whats the deal with her and old bill's tax returns ha ha see how she likes that

It's good she went negative....this just shows how desperate she's getting. Didn't she just use $5 million of her own money to support her campaign? I think we all see how this is going to end up. It won't be the last negative ad we see.

I will say what no one else is saying. HILLARY IS DOING EXACTLY WHAT THE REPUBLICAN'S WILL DO IF OBAMA WINS THE PRIMARY'S... Frankly, he has not answered those question nor has his record suggested that he is anythng better than a great public speaker. The media has Hyped him up and our public has sucked it in hook line and sinker. Dont get me wrong, I actually like Obama...but thats the issue here. I like Tyra Banks too but certainly wouldnt elect her president.

If anyone thinks that Hillary is wrong here, they obviously have thrown blind support behind Obama.

Based on previous experience with this exact topic we ALL know how this is going to roll out. Clinton will be labeled a racist by Obama, Obama supporters, and of course the news media.

I hope Obama knows this won't work in the general election. The more you cry racism the more people that will vote McCain.

You can't cry your way to the White House.

WOW... They have had 18 debates so far. They have two more planned within the next month. Can you say desperate? The Clinton campaign is out of cash, out of steam and off their rocker. Unless you have one debate a week, you're running from a challenge? How pathetic. Its pretty clear who's freaking out about losing the nomination. A piece of advice Hillary, if you're going to go negative, try sticking to the issues...

Clinton has proven she does well in debates and she her campaign is slipping, so she wants to debate.

Obama is filling auditoriums and gaining momentum through appearances, not debates.

So...

Not surprisingly, Clinton wants to debate and Obama wants to continue his speaking engagements. They are both trying to bring their strengths into play.

Time for Obama to send out another campaign email, "Clinton's going negative. We have to set the record straight. Send $25 now..." and in comes another $5 million in a day.

She's desperate.

I can't believe the disingenuous hacks here who claim he's doing a "disservice" to the American people by not debating her in Wisconsin. They've held EIGHTEEN debates and he's already agreed to two more in three weeks!

Clinton wishes the whole campaign took place on the debate stage where nobody can see how well Obama relates to regular people, but it's not going to happen.

I dont want a candidate who plays rhetorics, without substance. Like going on a rock concert, inspiring, fun, after the show, you wake up the next morning and say, what have i done? the real problems face you that day and if you have a president that is not equipped to solve the problems, this is what happens if we vote for obama. I need someone like HILLARY who puts substance to the table, she is ready to fight and solve the problems on the first day. hope the young people sees this, let us not be carried too much with emotions, let us get real!!!! Vote HILLARY!

This is a perfect example why the country is turning to Obama.
I was undecided, but now, I am an Obamacan and just donated to his campaign. America knows the Clintons. This is one 'rerun' I can not bear to watch again.

Her going negative just reaffirms what many already believe about her. There was her announcement over the weekend regarding her losses – those states didn't matter because her husband didn't win them and the voters are just political activists. Wow.

Also, no congratulations to Obama for his wins?? Truly stunning yet not unexpected. I know I love seeing this behavior from a potential president.

If Hillary snakes her way to the nomination, this voter will either stay home in November or vote McCain.

Clinton doesn't even display the common sense to acknowledge the states that she didn't win. She has turned her back on the African American cimmunity that she claims to care about, Now her focus is on the Hispanic community that she hopes is not really watching close enough ti see what she is doing. She does not care at all about the direction that this country is going in. She only cares about getting votes and will do whatever it takes to get them. Oh, I'm sorry...we woke up.....

Clinton is showing her true colors! this is exactly what we are tired of in these Washington washed up players. Anyone who is not tired of watching these debates (is there anyone??????) can feel free to breathe life into the yourtube archives. I am also tired of these comments saying that CNN biases Obama. They are only stating the facts and what ppl are voting – Obama 08!!!!!!!

This is sickening, the people of Wisconsin and more generally, the people of this country are sick of negative campaigning, as we saw in South Carolina. This just shows how desperate the Clinton camp is after Obama's sweep.

THAT is negative?

Biased much, cnn?

WOW!!!!! That was fast.....

I guess then is when the fun begins for Hillary......

I don't see another debate at this point as being instructive. I've watched probably 15 of the previous 18- I can't think of anything they need to cover in a new one. It'll be just hashing out the same old stuff. Let the campaigns do what they need to do to meet the voters.

Since when Hillary wants to debate and does she really have something to say? She was insisting that all states voting before Ohio and Texas do not matter, and moreover she was dismissing the results in all the states that voted after super Tuesday.

If you think that pointing out that Obama doesn’t want to debate is negative then some of you need to reevaluate Obama's campaign tactics. And please- If you are going to post- SPELL CHECK!! That's one thing wrong with this country- where is the intelligence? Oh, it's on Clinton's side...something you won't get from reading or watching CNN/Obama's Campaign Television Station.

Well I see it as foolish to agrue about debates. They only serve to give people more to analysis. She curled her hair, he said "was" instead of "is" ... look they will not even talk to each other... blah blah blah.

I'm Canadian, we don't get this kind of stuff. They have three debates, one in french, and that satisfises us. Usually its the messages they get out in local bingo halls and high school gyms thats important.. maybe we should focus more on what they say to people and no each other....

Of course she is going negative! That is the Clinton style and should be no surprise to anyone....in the end it will hurt her the most.

This sort of behaviour is exactly why Hillary Clinton lost my vote. That's right– she lost a voter who initially supported her. This sort of political speech is bad for the party, bad for the election and bad for the nation. The time for slice and dice politics is over.

We cannot build a nation on top of the bodies of those who disagree with us. I am disgusted by these tactics.

Senator Clinton, please stop.

How many debates can we have? We have had 18 and have 2 more on the schedule (TX and OH debates).

She is DESPERATE.

I think going to the public and expressing your views is much better than only taking questions from individuals.
So, no to too much of debates! we need your out there to convince us.

An act of desperation, IMO. Debates are sound bite opportunities,. HRC is only looking to twist Obama's words in negative ads against him as she has done in the past. How many minutes do you have to answer a question WELL during a debate? Honestly, we don't get complete answers during debates anyway. Debates are not forums where policies are well discussed. Can you use 90 seconds to properly DISCUSS a policy? What can you say in 90 seconds? Jumping around questions as HRC does during debates without providing direct answers to questions is only a PR move, IMO. IF HRC wants a good debate, let the organizers pick one topic or two and give each candidate 10 minutes to elucidate on the topic. Then we will know who is the better of the two. Obama is wise. How many debates does she want? They have had 18 (eighteen already). As if the 18 debates were excluded from Wisconsians. Cheap shot Hillary! Good job Obama.

I dont think it is NEGATIVE rather, it is a threat, 'you come to debate me' or else I will go to AIR Ads... WOW...

Hillary’s TV Ad should have said “I want FREE air time because I just recently found out that I was INCAPABLE of running “Financially” a Campaign. Hope you don’t expect me to do better if I am president”

…..then she could have added “by the way, if you do not vote for me, I will give the usual excuse why I lost and why your state is unworthy. That is, it’s a small state, it’s a Red state, its a purple state, too many activists in your state, to many immigrants in your state, your state doesn’t represent the electorate”

What more is there to say? Senator Clinton should be positioning herself for a leadership role in the next Senate or begin focusing on re-establishing her base in New York to retain her Senate seat.

This type of ad says one thing only – "All hands on deck, we're at risk of our ship sinking quickly."

Mr. Obama needs to answer pertinent questions regardless of who asks them. Sure you might see him as a potential friend that you could go and have a drink with, wasn't that supposedly the same appeal that got the current President elected? We should expect more, question more, want more answers before we vote for any of these politicians. If we expect any less, then we shouldn't act surprised when they turn out to be mediocre. Reporters should be doing more investigative journalism we have enough entertainment news.

Yes!!! Finally she is putting him in his place!

Clinton going negative again is just a sign of desperation. If you really want to see where the candidates stand on the issues just go to their website and read what they have to say. Obama's Plan for Change in America is 70 pages long. Clinton has similarly detailed plans. We don't even get 1% of that detail in these superfluous debates. Do you RESEARCH people, instead of complaining for more TV sound bites!

I'm still amazed that not once has a debate moderator asked either candidate what their position on Affirmative Action is.

Art H you can find the beef if you decide to read. Surely you're not relying on speeches to make a decision are you. Obama's website is user-friendly and easy to read. I encourage you to go there if you truly want to know where he stands.

Read his book "Audacity of Hope", you'll learn, not only on where he stands, but what he's done: helping educate students as a constitutional law professor for 10 years, fighting for the average person as a civil rights attorney and changing laws as a Illinois state legislater for 8 years. It's undeniable to those who want to know and who take the time to investigate that he's quite brilliant and has the leadership ability to turn this country around

This 'Obama is all speeches and no policy' meme is getting old. Just because Clinton is an uninspiring orator does not make Obama weak on details. If you're too lazy and unmotivated to go to his site to get detailed policy info, don't hold it against him. His speeches get people interested and fired up about politics again. Hillary, not so much. But that's a weakness in her candidacy, not in Obamas. Stop being so intellectually lazy.

Oh, God....here come's Oprah again! Oprah, I love you honey but go home. You and Kennedy got Obama is fame, quit swaying the votes from the American people. I think we can make up our own minds!!
Stop abusing your power!

Yup, it figures that she would go negative. She has nothing left and is desperate. It's over Hillary. Just give back the money from your donors and go home.

Obama needs more time than Hillary to get the people to know him.
Everybody on this planet knows Hillary very well. She should give him a chance so that people no voting for him at least got a chance to know about him. I recently switched to support obama when I heard about the mess happening inside the Hillary campaign. I just don't see how she would manage this country if she cannot manage a simple campaign. Obama campaign has totally revolutionized the way politics run in this country and if we don't like his race or gender, we should at least give him a round of applauds for that.

I'm starting to think we should take a page out of Turkey's book and outlaw public apologies or congratulations, because apparently as long as they're allowed, they're also required.

Why won't Obama debate? He knows his strength is in the oratory not in answering questions. Personally I am looking for answers and not the whooped up fervor that Obama is riding the crest of now. Hopefully some of these front running bandwagon jumpers will analyze the situation and will demand to hear more substance from Mr. Obama. All the wonderful eloquent speeches in the world ain't gonna solve the problems that face this country.
I do not feel this ad is going negative. It simply is stating the truth. Mr Obama knows that he is vulnerable to being exposed for the lack of a true plan. With All his catch phases and crazed groupies he can try to hide from the truth, Hillary Clinton would be the best choice for us Democrats.

This is a great example of why I'm supporting Barack Obama. The negative ads and other forms of this kind of spin are a real turn off.

Hillary..

Release your tax records.
Release White House records from your first lady days
Release the donor records from Clinton Library Fund and Charities..

Then we'll have something to debate about..

Clinton has gone on the attack now. she has no firepower left. her campaign is falling apart around her and she has successfully pissed off her campaign managers to the point that they quit. I think history is going to be made with a female president eventually as is should be but it will not be Hillary. Obama has taken her base becasue he is not self centered like her. I hope she can scrap up herself and give us a better run next time. She needs to step aside and let Obama focus on beating McCain now.

She will pull it in 24 hours and say, "That is not what the people want." But still get all the press. Kinda like ... hmmm... a Republican. I wonder why.... she used to be one!!!!!

She wants him to debate her because she's running out of money and needs the free airtime.

When all else fails, go negative. That's the Washington way! It's time for real change now! Yes, we can.
Obama 08!

Old Politics, as usual. It is good in the beginning to debate.He
Let Hillary have her way with two debates, Obama does not
like to trash anyone's character but he can definitly win a debate
with anyone. He keep's his cool. The voters are tired of candidates
trashing each other. I vote no to Hillary's request to debate in every
state.

He's smart, he knows he can really screw-up in a face to face debate..I'm shocked that so many people are backing him..I'm sure John McCain will chew him up and spit him out if he wins the nomination because of his lack of experience...Heaven help us all if he should happen to win the election..I'm sure it will take him a year to figure out what to do first...He knows he's over his head, he should bow out now because if he wins and screws it up, we'll have another Republican administration back in office.

Going negative over a debate when she herself was refusing to do one.

Haven't we seen enough debates? I know I have. Fact is, she is afraid of the people meeting Obama one on one. They will find out he is not all fluff as the Clinton supporters like to claim.

Barack has been an "elected" official LONGER than Hillary. And where she likes to tell you what you want to hear, Barack had actually delivered in Illinois and Senate because he can bring people together. Not sit there and roll his eyes like Hillary does every time a republican speaks.

Here we go again. Hillary dares to say something negative (but true) about Obama and the media (especially CNN) jumps down her throat. If tables were turned and Obama spouts off about Hillary they would say he's needs to clear the air.

He did refuse to the debates (not one reporter questioned that) but we all know the reason why. In a debate he has to answer questions on things he not experienced in while speeches are one-sided without being put on the spot.

Shame on him, shame on the Obamaites for believing without questioning.

Kinda makes Hillary look like a "desparado". The long and the short of it is this....there isn't a dimes worth of difference between the policy proposals. The only differences are personality and style.

Go Hillary! America is on this feel-good ride with Obama, but his plans are incomplete and unrealistic. (not that anyone has heard about any of them from him) Fight fire with water and douse his figmental flame. We could just fill all public offices with good speakers, but then there would be that small issue (we know how Obama hates those...) of running the country!

Hillary '08!!!

He would prefer to give speeches because he has a campaign to win. The Clintons can't seem to figure out why Obama is winning. It's because he's running a smart, organized, powerful campaign.

I used to say that I would be happy with either Clinton or Obama in the white house, but Hillary's horrible attitude and completely misleading and sometimes false attacks on Obama have made me despise her just as much as the right.

I'm voting for Obama, and I don't care what the Clintons come up with to try and derail his victory. I know it wont work.

Hey CNN! How about posting some anti- King Obama comments for once out of a year and a half?

You Obama supporters are super insane. McCain gets my vote if this numbskull gets the nomination.

He does not want to debate because she will kick his tail on talk of issues and what really needs to be done. he is a fluffy speaker with no substance. Show some balls and debate the woman one on one. There has only been 1 debate so far between the 2 of them and she smoked him – no wonder he is too chicken to debate again.

And yes, she has to "go negative" because voters are listening to the fluff and she is trying to say are yall getting this – you care gonna put a 1st grader in the white house – make him debate and see if the substance is REALLY there.

Come on chicken Obama debate the woman.

i just think she is desperate and she is trying to distract the voters in ohio and texas who need to attend obama stump speeches and get to meet him, i think she should release her tax receipts so we see where she got the 5 million to loan her campaign, she has said she would release them only after the campaign/election, when its safe, whats she got to hide? why doesnt she think the American people ought to know about her campaign money sources now, she cannot be trusted!

one debate a week? Sounds like a recipe for OD'ing the american pubilic. Two debates within one month are enough.

With the momentum shifting, and new campaign managers in the Clinton Camp, expect alot more of this. I just hope they don't hamstring and divide the democratic party so much that they aren't able to defeat the GOP in November...

Cliton's done. She's a fine second choice, but more Americans would rather have a fresh start rather than a recycled version of the first Clinton administration.

On top of that, Obama stands a much better chance at beating McCain. Democrats recognize that.

We need another debate like hole in the head. What we need is an interview, tougher than Katie Couric's asking Obama what his change is all about. All I hear about is hope and change. I'm afraid Obama's afraid to commit himself to positions and policies because he's afraid people won't like them. Obama told Katie there wasn't enough time. Well, give him the time and make him tell us what he's going to do. Maybe he doesn't know and that's a problem.

Inviting Obama to debate is hardly NEGATIVE, voters deserve to hear the issues

Hillary choose to stay in the sun shine state of texas and avoid the cold weather of wisconsin. the only way to make up for that is to go to the television debates

Let the politics begin. Hillary should continue to focus on the issues during her speeches and use any commercial time to reinforce those platforms rather than reduce her campaign to negative ads. I am really disappointed...

Well, this was expected.

Clinton's request for more debates has little to do with debates, but more to do with keeping Obama off the campaign trail, which is where he is strongest, and trying to get herself some free air time with the networks (because she can't afford to pay for it). Meanwhile Obama's cash on hand will allow him more advertising.

Two debates is enough, and in fact it is probably too many.

I am sure the Hillary camp expected this campaign to be a cakewalk. They are now running low on cash because they grossly underestimated their opponent.

Hmmm. Is this the kind of leader we want in The White House?

It's a bit sad to see Clinton change her strategy so many times and in so many different ways. Should elections be only about scheming and strategizing no matter what the cost? Doesn't how you win say as much about you as whether you win?

Perhaps Obama's character and consistency are finally sinking in with the voters around the country? Perhaps people are realizing that how a candidate runs for office is an indication of how that candidate will hold office.

I think that this is what Obama means when he says that it is time for a change and a time for a new kind of politics. It's not just about changing from Republican to Democrat. It's about changing away from cleverness and toward character.

Where did this idea that HC debates better than Obama come from?

Hillary had a "health plan" when Bill was running for President. Is this the same plan that bombed then???? Does she describe this so-called plan? She couldn't get the plan going before, what makes her think she can now? More rhetoric from a Clinton!

What could they possibly have left to debate about?? They've debated 18 times... don't you think they've covered all the relevant issues by now?

How many debates does one need? If the people of Wisconsin have not listened in yet on the 18 previous debates or the one tonight or the other that is coming up, they probably are not already interested. Maybe each voter in Wisconsin can have Clinton and Obama come directly into their living rooms and do a song and dance for them.

If you vote for Hillary, she will praise you. If you dont, she will call you names.
She called Iowans names,
She called caucus goers names.

If you vote for Obama, he will thank you.
If you dont vote for him, he will say he did not get enought time to make his case to you; which means, he still respects and values your opinion.

If I were you, I would rather go for Obama because in the end I get to keep my dignity regardless of how I vote.

Maybe she'd prefer to work on securing her next job instead of doing her current job back in the senate. Why was she one of only 2 senators to not vote for telecom immunity?

Not sure why Hillary is complaining. We have a Democrat Senator in my state of MA who every 6 years gets re elected, and never debates or answers any question.

And the Boston media never challenges him on it.

So Mrs. Clinton, what you complain about is what your party stands for. It is only wrong if it effects you.

Day One (of this campaign) has come and gone, and you were't ready.

Wisconsin Does NOT want to see or Hear Hillary anymore than we have to... !! The woman does Just NOT get it ! I am glad that they are NOT having a debate here, Most folks work here for a Living, and they are sick and tired of her whining !!! No ONE here has the time and Energy to Listen to her Clap, and Point, and Put on that Phone Smile.. Enough Hillary !!!!! I Personally have had enough debates to last for a while... And I am sure the good folks of Wisconsin Have as well.. !!

Clinton's desire to have as many debates as possible has a pretty clear motive to me. The best way to get anyone to listen to her is if she is beside Obama. She needs him there so people will actually be watching and caring. He has all the momentum, excitement, and support. Whatever he does people watch and listen. I am a Republican, and I stop and listen when I can catch him speaking. Last night when Clinton started her speach I had to mute it, then my wife made me change the channel. The truth is the only excitement around her campaign right now is about Obama beating her. He brings the excitement. She needs an audience.

Hillary Clinton's campaign is hurting and so the attacks begin. I have not seen or heard of a negative ad by the Obama campaign towards Hillary Clinton. Obama has agreed to do two upcoming debates. Even when the Obama asked Hillary to publish her income tax reports she refused but you didn't see the Obama campaign spitting out negative ads about it. Hillary's campaign is stretching, the American people can see that she is desperate.

Obama '08

why Obama has become more stronger in since after his wife comes out ,and Clinton clinton keep on loosing eventhought Chelsea and Bill Clinton pushing her to the limite.

Wow! Hillary is desparate.

Hillary is running low on money so why should he give her free airtime when he can run adds in more markets than she can? That is why he is in the lead now, because he is smart. Hillary is getting out foxed at her own 35yr game. No more dedates.

Adversity is when character becomes apparent. Tough times for Hillary - and she immediately goes negative.

Why is "hitting the mark" negative? I want answers too!

She can as well tell people on ralies what she want.It doesnt have to be a debate.We are tired of old same politics.We want something new bigger and better.She desparately need media attention.She can get a free one by winning big.The wind of change is here to stay.Obama for President.
Kila la heri Barack

HILLARY has started the negative campaigns again very soon she will go SEXISM, RACIAL. If she really cares about Wisconsin why is she not there to meet the voters.

Come on people. Don't you want to know How he is going to change things?? I do. How is he going to alleviate the mess left by Bush?? Telling me that he grew up poor and that republicans whisper in his ear, is not going to cut it!!!

Debates are not for showing the person, they are meant for the candidates to give detailed plans on how they are going to fix a certain problem. This way it is recorded and they can go back and show the candidate every thing that she/he promised..
Remember the: READ MY LIPS, NO MORE TAXES.

HIllary wants more debates because she can't afford to advertise. Why should she get to dicate the Obama campaign's schedule? We've seen enough debates to know that Clinton and Obama basically agree on almost every policy issue there is; the only disagreement I can see is that Hillary wants to punish people who don't buy health insurance and Obama wants to make health care affordable for all Americans. Ok, we've heard it; no need to debate any further.

If Obama wants to spend his time with actual voters, its his business.

I knew Hillary would go negative again. Hopefully, she will get the same reaction she got in South Carolina. Do we really want a president who can't learn from past mistakes?

CNN, your tabloid headlines are a persistent disgrace. A few weeks ago when Obama was running very barefaced negative ads filled with twisted advertising decrying Hillary’s health care plan, your foul spin only recognized the impudence of the Hillary camp to question your anointed prince. When Obama boldly bent the facts in the pre Super Tuesday debate, your coverage of these details was bland and vague.
Hillary’s criticism is frankly right on. Obama would rather deliver unchallenged oratories in front of bright lights and keening crowds than answer difficult questions.
This is just the latest indication that CNN is no longer a reliable news source. You are in service to this bizarre Obama religion.

Gilbert, AZ

I still do not understand why Obama keeps hammering the point about Hilary's vote on Iraq war while he accepted an endorsement by John Kerry who also voted for it. Barack, it was a time when everyone was mislead including Colin Powell.

What I amusing is how Obama actually voted for funding it (knowing what we all know now about that war) and still claims he was against it from day one. Also, how can you bring change on anything if you keep on voting present (133 times in 2 years) in the Senate? Doesn't he have an opinion to either say yes or no? Isn't that what Senators ought to be doing? I find way too many conflicts on where he stands and how he changes positions later on. Truly, I just can't find substance in him. He is nowhere near MLK!

Please, the situation we are in right now we do not need another learn while on the job President. We need a decisive, problem solver hands on President. And that is not Obama. Maybe in 8 years when he has more practical know how, etc...to back up his rhetorics. But not now. God help us.

Hillay wants a debate so that she could sit next to a decent, strong, and handsome young man. Debates are frankly useless; do your RESEARCH and read the position papers of these candidates and you can avoid broing debates!!!

For all of the folks who are talking about him making speeches and thats all that they are seeing needs to visit his web page. Stop being lazy. He has it laid out if you care to read.

Clinton is showing her true colors and she is MEOWing again. My mom went through menopause and let me tell you, I would not have wanted her in the White House during that time period.

This is an act of desparation. Democrats have already made up their minds. For the sake of our party we are going to support Borack Obama. Hillary is just pure drama and we Americans are tired of it.

Great!

Obama won't debate because he doesn't have any clear plans onwhat he will do as president. The American people deserve to hear what each candidate will do, not just vague terms like "hope" and "change."

Shame him until he caves Hillary!

We have had enough debates. Hillary just wants free TV time!

No more debates please. We know where you both stand, to the left of McCain and that is not where our country is today, nor where it is going. The 60's will not return to this country. McCain will bulldoze either one of you in the Fall. Go McCain save our country from these fools.

The title of this article is misleading. The contents of the ad is not negative, it simply asks a question.
It is a crime to ask Obama a question?

voters wake up cant you see this a ploy by the republicans to get obama against mcain . they know they can beat obama, no experiance again a season senator, he ll eat him up, colon powell is going to be his running mate, very popular person, also very knowlageable its a sure win. on the other hand hillery could beat that ticket, they didnt want her to win , she would inturn have sentor john edwards on her tickert . an i dont think the republicans want that its a sure loss for them. this nonsence about her not being up to the task of beating john mcain is pure nonsence . texas an ohio you need to vote hillary to save our country.

Look debates are fine, but 20 is enough. Anyone that doesn't know where these candidates stand on the issues is either living in a cave or doesn't know how the internet works. and nobody on these message boards has any excuse not to know where these candidates stand, go check it out people. Educate yourself instead of showing everyone how intellectually weak you are. Anyone with a sense of fairness can plainly see that's she's pulling a stunt here, which is fine, but we don't have to buy into is hook line and sinker.

Hillary Clinton refused to debate her credible primary opponent in 2006 when she was running for re-election to the Senate.

This proves she is a hypocrite.

She is also a liar because she said she supported the DNC's rules regarding Michigan and Florida. Now she wants those delegates counted even though her opponents were not able to campaign there.