February 14, 2008
Posted: February 14th, 2008 12:45 PM ET
Sen. Clinton campaigned in Ohio Thursday.
Sen. Clinton campaigned in Ohio Thursday.

LORDSTOWN, Ohio (CNN) – Hillary Clinton chose a General Motors plant 20 miles from the Ohio-Pennsylvania border as the place to deliver a detailed assault on Barack Obama’s economic credentials, arguing that her opponent “doesn’t have much experience creating jobs at all.”

Clinton’s remarks were aimed squarely at blue collar voters in the Ohio Valley concerned about the rocky American manufacturing sector.

Saying she was “proud to be labor’s candidate,” she touted endorsements from more than a dozen national unions and six million working men and women nationwide, including, she said, union members at an Illinois Maytag plant routinely cited by Obama in his in stump speech.

“The union at that plant supports me,” Clinton said, “because when 1,600 jobs were being lost, they say he didn’t do a thing to help.”

Clinton stepped up her efforts to marginalize of Obama as offering little substance to complement his inspirational rhetoric.

“Speeches don’t put food on the table,” she said. “Speeches don’t fill up your tank, or fill your prescription, or do anything about that stack of bills that keeps you up at night.”

The New York Senator and former First Lady told the audience of GM employees and UAW members that she understands the pinch of the middle class.

“You fill up your tank, and that’s two twenties from your wallet,” she said. “You pick up a gallon of milk and a few other things – and there goes another.”

With 3,800 employees, Lordstown’s GM plant—the site of Clinton’s economic speech– is the highest volume single line vehicle assembly plant in the world.

Clinton was introduced by Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland.

Related video: Clinton: 'I offer solutions'

–CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Ohio


Patricia   February 14th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

In every lie there's some truth...the truth is that Hillary is, being led by speeches...speeches that are written by your husband, Bill and are read by you. I have yet to see Hillary Clinton as a strong individual presidential candidate. I have seen and experienced Bill Clinton's administration. Yes, I am ready for change and embrace Barack Obama as the next President of the United States.

joy   February 14th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

oh now, she found Maggie Williams voice.

MM in TX   February 14th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Hillary was just declared the winner in New Mexico.

I know that that won't sit well with the Obama supporters from a symbolic standpoint, but it's a win.

shamous mc   February 14th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Thank you Hillary for supporting NAFTA, Free Trade and the Most Favored Trading partner status with China!

When I lose my job, then my house I can hope to get someone to carry me south across the Rio Grand to get a job in Mexico.

larratta from TX 4 clinton   February 14th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Go Hillary,

We 100% support you all the way,

Anyone is OK, but not the dangerous Obama.

This is year 2008, but American still love those kind of talk.

Go Hillary

jason c   February 14th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

i would like to know what makes hillary more qualified than Barrack,I think Barrack has more years as an elected official than Hillary...All HIllary has done over the her 8 years in the Senate is to vote for whatever is expedient to gain popularity so she could run for president in 2008

Amy   February 14th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

How can Hillary come up with that faulty piece of logic that she is not in the promises business and that she is in the solutions business?

The fact that is that Hillary "promised" voters health care for 8 years and failed miserably at providing any solution. Does she think we are stupid enough to elect her on that same failed promise again

Dave   February 14th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Nice. Just keep trying to tear Obama down, Hillary. We wouldn't want to unite the party so that we can beat the Republicans, would we?

Nope, just keep grasping at straws and staying in the race! Foolish pride.

LM   February 14th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Do you really think that the "most liberal senator in congress" can be voted President of the United States?

Dream on. The Audacity of Delusion.

Barack may talk the talk, but Hillary walks the walk.

HILLARY 2008

Shey   February 14th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

What?? What the hell is Hillary doing all over the country? Giving speeches. Not one of her speeches has put food on my table either. And I don't recall her speech last week or yesterday filling up my tank either.

Get real. This is getting pathetic

Dems unite   February 14th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Comparisons are always good for voters, essential for intelligent vote.
More comparisons the better.

Angelina   February 14th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

I fully support Hillary. She is intelligent, strong and experienced. I think there are people who just fear a woman as strong as her. God Bless I hope she makes it.

SHELLEY, london   February 14th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

How many jobs have Hillary created in her 35 years of experience?

HILLARY = BAD JUDGEMENT   February 14th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

So you are saying these or other labor people will vote for you because you did what again?
Did you also tell them about your,
Campaign FINANCE problems. If she can’t handle her own financial problems would you let her handle America’s?
Universal Health Care – HILLARY WASN’T ABLE TO DELIVER in the ‘90s so now its going to be different?

Also, we know from Hillary’s experience that she voted WITH Bush on:
a) Vote on Iraq war
b) Vote on Iran war
c) Vote on Bankruptcy Bill
d) *** ALL THE ABOVE ****

Hmmm, when the endorsements go to Obama, Hillary says that endorsements don’t mean anything BUT if they endorse her they do count. Same with the American votes. They only count when they are for her. When they are for Obama, she always has an excuse.

Obama LOVER!   February 14th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

ONE WORD Hilliary and the ecomony : NAFTA

Christine L. - Houston, Texas   February 14th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Hillary Clinton must not only be dumb and stupid, but deaf as well. If she has been listening to anything Barack Obama has been saying over the past year, she would know that he has REAL solutions. And his oratory at explaining those solutions makes it even better. Mr. Obama..We hear you loud and clear and Texas will be heard. Sorry Hillary, but you are in for a RUDE AWAKENING. That's all.

Tim, Colorado Springs   February 14th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Again, more doublespeak by Hillary not backed up by reality. She contrasts herself with Obama, claiming: "There's a big difference between us - speeches versus solutions, talk versus action."

Hillary, what solutions have you provided? In 8 years in the senate, you have not sponsored any meaningful legislation. You have never held any executive leadership position. You are still running on your husband's political resume. What exactly have you done yourself?

THE KID   February 14th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

If Hilary Clinton is so much in love with union members, then why does she have Mark Penn as one of her chief strategist. This guy is notorius for working for a PR firm that makes a living out of busting
unions. His last major battle was against union hotel workers in San Francisco in 2oo4. 14 major hotels locked out 4000 workers for 52 days . He was the hotels point man. However it did not work , because
of the power of the union. So Wisconsin and Ohio union members beware of this guy. Also John Edwards visited the workers whie they were locked out. I do not remember Hilary opening her mouth during those tough times.In fact I can't recall her ever speaking up for workers in a struggle. Even though she won Nevada, she was never considered for an endorsement by the union. It was between Edwards and Obama. Say what you may but if the democrats want to take the White house along with the Senate and house of Representatives they will need the active participation of strong unions and African Americans.I belong to a strong union and I am African American, and I am just not feeling motivated by Senator Clinton. Peace out

john   February 14th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

did Obama given anything other speeches? he says Change what Change he is going to bring? The change he will bring is only speeches not solutions

Jim in Orlando   February 14th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Today we find out that Hillary is in the top 10 of Senators with the most earmarks. Obama's total isnt 25% of Hillary's, and he is in the bottom third. McCain, who has sworn off earmarks, is true to his word, and has not a one. So tell us about the economy and the money you waste Hillary ! Two-faced hack.

Kevin   February 14th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

I supported NAFTA 10 years ago as an inevitable unfolding of obvious globalism. The more I read about NAFTA (and CAFTAs) failings, the more I realized it was a seriously flawed economic policy.

Those 1600 jobs at Maytag left as a direct result of NAFTA. We need to come to grips with that.

Who brought us NAFTA?

I'm by no means an isolationist. Just a realist.

james   February 14th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Just shows how stupid Hillary is... instead of attacking McCain she picks Obama. At the end of the day the one with the highest position on McCain should win, now she's only hurting the party. Give me a break you just don't deserve to be President.

Abe   February 14th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

I think Hillary could do a better job on the economy and on any of the other big challenges facing America. The reason people are voting for Obama is they think he could bring change but lets remember he has been in the senate 4 years and what has he really changed? And I live in Springfield, Illinois and I don't know what exactly he changed here. All in all Obama talks change but Hillary causes it.

pam,s.c.   February 14th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

what jobs has she created ?

irma   February 14th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

The smart girl is telling the "cool" guy off!

Corey, Maryland   February 14th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

I'm with Mike, its either Obama or McCain for me. As much as I would love to see a democrat in the White House, she would just do a terrible job at it. Go back to New York and cry to someone who cares, you are old news Hillary.

Obama Richardson 08!!!!!

Charlotte   February 14th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Show them how it's done! Mike, we feel the same, except change the name to Obama. Michelle say she won't vote for Hillary, why should I vote for Obama? Obama, may be a democrat, but she sure isn't.

MORRIS   February 14th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Hillary is not a labor candidate she don't represent or speak on behalf of BIG LABOR. My fellow BROTHERS and SISTERS in the union family how can she say she's a union candidate when she was on the board of WAL-MART which is a non-union and works been fighting to organized for years. HRC IS NOT A UNION CANDIDATE!!!!!!!!!!!

LJO   February 14th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

yes, Hillary 2008

uk   February 14th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

When I choose a surgeon to operate on me, I choose the person who has performed 1,0000 surgeries, not three. I can't afford to risk the chance that I won't have any complications, and HOPE I don't suffer some bad outcome due to his lack of experience. It is far too serious a decision not to use well thought out criteria. I would never choose the person who was younger or looked cool and had a nice voice. That is the criteria I use to to select a singer or entertainer.

Go Hillary 08!!!

Becky   February 14th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

While Bo is hoarding all the trucks in his sand box Hillary is off taking his bike!

MC   February 14th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

TEXAS LOVES HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS CNN FOR GIVING CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE. THIS IS NOT A GAME, MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ARE BARELY GETTING THROUGH, INCLUDING MY FAMILY, WE NEED TO HAVE SOMEBODY IN THE WHITE HOUSE THAT WILL TAKE ACTION AND TURN THIS COUNTRY AROUND. IM SURE OBAMA IS A NICE PERSON BUT HOPE ALONE IS NOT GOING TO PAY MY BILLS, FEED MY FAMILY, SEND MY SON TO COLLEGE, GET MY FAMILY HEALTH INSURANCE, FILL MY TANK OF GAS, ETC...
FOR ALL THOSE PEOPLE WHO WANT CHANGE THEY NEED TO TAKE THEIR OWN ADVICE AND MOVE ON AND STOP JUDGING HILLARY FOR THINGS HER HUSBAND DID. NOBODY IS PERFECT, WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE? IF THE CLINTON'S HAVE MADE PEACE WITH EACH OTHER AND GOD WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE. WE ALL HAVE OUR FAULTS AND WANT TO BE FORGIVEN BUT IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD WE NEED TO FORGIVE, I KNOW I HAVE. GO CNN MORE POSITIVE AND LESS NEGATIVE!

Gary   February 14th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Hillary has little ' beef' herself. I think she will be surprised during the debates when substance/issues take hold. I hear her dismiss Obama's platform but havent heard anything substantial from her. She has a terrible record on results. I dont care so much about experience but I do about results. She has failed on previous health care reform and she has little chance, being so polarizing ,from ever getting Congress or the Senate to ever supporting her bills. I dont know much about anything she has ever led or initiated that ' resulted' or was successful. I think America has figured this ' same old' out and wants someone inspirational, who can change the style of governance in Washington ( Obama can reach across the aisle and get results), and lead America in a different direction. The Clinton/Bush era is redundant and over. We respect and appreciate both President Clinton and the Senator but the time for change is here. As Obama stated.(paraphrasing)..We have been looking for the answer..and found it in ourselves..the time is here..the time is now....its time to change

Buckeye Nation   February 14th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Once Obama comes to Ohio (after winning Wisconsin and Hawaii), the Hillary lead in the polls will evaporate.
Book it.

Braineel   February 14th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Realize that she is fighting speeches with speeches, please.

Sean Chong   February 14th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Why CNN is finally doing this? Because CNN realizes what mess they have caused to the entire Democratic race! Hillary was the front-runner till all the negative publicity against her. Now they realize that Mccain has a lot to say about Obama too, and finally realized that Hillary is a stronger candidate. Don't put too much dream on a young man like Obama.

Souza   February 14th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

"ObamaNation" is all talk and not much experience. He has admitted he will make mistakes but he thinks that is great because he can admit to them. We are just getting rid of a President who made more mistakes than we can count...We don't need another learning the ropes the hard way at the Americans people expense. HOPE HOPE HOPE PLEASE I am sick of hearing it. What are all you Obama fans Hopeing for???? Get a life.

Thursday   February 14th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

I watched the clip "twice" and I still haven't heard her say what her "solutions" are.

Johnson   February 14th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

I wonder if Hillary has read the 8 page PDF that Obama has posted on his website that focuses directly in stimulating the economy. Hillary is the one thats all talk. What has she done that provides anymore solution than Obama?

Bob   February 14th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

HRC and Obama's have complimentary skills. Obama is a big picture person, does not like little details. HRC is a details person. Her senate record shows that she can hone in on an issue, get people around her and get things done. She appears to have learnt from her negative experience during her husband's presidency with the heathcare plan. Ideally, They also have the support of groups (which are parts of the democratic coalition) that are complimentary. Obama seems to have the support of younger people, men, African Americans and the liberals. HRC has the support of women, hardcore democrats, reagan democrats and the hispanics. Each of them represents 50% of the party. It will be a disaster for the party if they cannot come together. If they can come together, then the party will be viable for several years to come. I hope that party elders can the get them together and may be use a well-known faciltator like Stephen Covey and find a way to bring them together. Otherwise, democrats will have to live with a republican president for many more years. All the groups who are supporting their individual candidate and hate the other have to realize what is at stake. If we get a republican president for another 8 years, the supreme court will be changed for the next 50 years. Even if the democrats get back the white house after 8 or 12 years the damage will be irreversible.

anne   February 14th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

If she has so many solutions, after 35 years of hard work for us people struggling so, why are we where we are? I guess all of her solutions have really been part of the problem. Bet she has not brought a gallon of milk in many, many years, if ever. She has no clue what it is like to be broke. She could loan her campaign five million dollars and she thinks she can relate to struggling and being broke, oh give me a break. She has no clue. So much for her solutions.

Obama 08

OBAMA4EVER   February 14th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

OH GEEZ HER ECONOMIC PLANS ARE A FAILURE MUCH LIKE HER "MANDATED" HEALTHCARE...PLEASE DEMOCRATS DO NOT VOTE FOR THIS EGOMANIAC!

Hillary2008   February 14th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

What a great article on Hillary but most importantly on issues. That is what we need to be focused on...ISSUES! Go HILLARY – WE LOVE YA and WE ARE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY!

And for you Mike – please get a grip. Obama cannot stay focused on issues because he has no way to sustain his speeches. The worst thing is that they are not his speeches – they inserts from the some of our greatest leaders like MLK and JFK. And his slogan...Yes, we can (Si se puede), is from Cesar Chavez and most recently used by Vicente Fox, when he was running for President in Mexico. Obama has no originality. He talks about what others have dreamt, accomplish and fought for. And when asked what he has done – his dead silence says it all. I can't believe people are falling for it and worse the media glorifies him like he was MLK. Obama standing next to MLK would probably measure to about MLK's heels. MLK stands alone and always will – had MLK still been alive we would've had our first black President long ago.

goodale   February 14th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Last night here in Columbus Ohio, nearly a thousand Obama supporters gathered in union hall for an organizational meeting.

There were no special guest speakers or anything, just a lot of enthusiastic supporters ready to get Obama's message of solid judgement out to our fellow Ohioans.

kathe oakland, california   February 14th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Well Well Well. I guess we who watch CNN and especially now MSNBC – we know who their candidate is Hillary Clinton. Since the weekend when Obama wiped her butt, CNN, MSNBC have had so much time on talking about Hilllary, how she can come back, even had her campaign folks on. But Obama who swept the democratic votes over weekend, nothing. BOY oh BOY how obvious and how disappointing as I am an avid MSNBC fan and CNN but now I found myself last couple of days listening to FOX NEWS – something I never ever do but they seem more fair in their presentation of campaign, including republican side than CNN and MSNBC where all you hear is Hillary, Hillary or someone for Hillary.

That is too bad bevause I am for Obama Obama Obama and whether he wins or not, you cannot take away the MOVEMENT of CHANGE he has brought to Americans and the idea that yes, we can ALL HOPE, even John McCain hopes he wins – is that so trite too

Have much love for Hillary   February 14th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Go Hillary you have what it takes. I will support you 100%

NOT MUCH DIFFERENCE IN OBAMA AND CLINTON   February 14th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

WHEN YOU GET DOWN TO IT....CLINTON AND OBAMA HAS ROUGLY THE SAME PLANS, THE REASON SHE IS NOT WINNING IS BECAUSE SHE IS NOT LIKED.....

IT'S ALL ABOUT PERSONALITY AND WHO CAN BRING PEOPLE TOGEHTER.

THEIRE IS NOT MUCH DIFFERENCE ON POLICIES, WHICH IS WHY OBAMA IS WINNING BECAUSE HE IS MORE LIKEABLE!

Virginia voter   February 14th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

February 14, 2008 – Clinton Leads Among Ohio, Pennsylvania Likely Dem Voters, Quinnipiac University Swing State Poll Finds;
OHIO Democrats: Clinton 55 – Obama 34;
PENNSYLVANIA Democrats: Clinton 52 – Obama 36

Obamacan   February 14th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

This too will have a backlash. To marginalize a community organizer failed efforts is a new low. He was not a lawmaker and did the best he could to help his community. This is why people dislike Hillary. She has discounted eveyone she say's she fighting for. She put out a memo saying only white woman, latinos and low-income people were her focus. She don't even bother to thank the people in small states that come out to vote for her.

Derrick   February 14th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

HILLARY!

Anyone who thinks voting for anyone else but her is a positive strategy, you're the poison that is killing America.

ceetip   February 14th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

This is what I think

I remember when the media asked "Would you rather have a beer with? George Bush or John Kerry? Americans overwhelmingly answered George Bush, and then they voted for him. LOOK WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR COUNTRY.

2.Experience is important. George Bush had very little. LOOK WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR COUNTRY.

3. Joe Klein says "Obama's flights of rhetoric are the stuff of legend. But Clinton simply knows more." NOW THINK WHAT MIGHT HAPPENED TO OUR COUNTRY.

4. "Obama's comments are not only maddeningly vague but also disingenuous: the campaign is entirely about Obama and his ability to inspire." I can't eat inspiration and neither can anyone else. NOW THINK WHAT MAY HAPPEN TO OUR COUNTRY.

5. Obama's campaign is being endorsed by the media. NOW THINK WHAT MAY HAPPEN TO OUR COUNTRY.

6.There is an old saying. THE PEOPLE GET THE GOVERNMENT THEY DESERVE. LOOK WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO OUR COUNTRY.

7. Grow up America. Think with your heads not with your hearts. Don't vote for a person just because they make you feel good. Stop the amorphous desire for change and start focusing on the issues as the economy teeters and as worries about future gather in the land. JUST THINK WHAT COULD HAPPENED TO OUR COUNTRY.

8. Lets make change in the best possible way we can. Vote for someone with some credentials. Someone who is known for reaching across the aisle. Not someone who just HOPES he can. THEN WE WILL SEE WHAT GREAT THINGS CAN HAPPEN IN OUR COUNTRY.

Barb   February 14th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Please people–who served 6 years on the board of Wal-mart? What company is constantly fighting unions? Who is now saying that they support the union workers?

Talk about speaking with a forked tongue–Hillary sure can do it. Maybe Barack does not have the kind of experience she does (supenas, court appearance, etc) but I prefer his kind of experience (working in the slums of Chicago).

r sisk, nevada   February 14th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Charisma is not going to solve the many problems facing our nation. Hillary has the experience, drive and know-how to get things done from day one.

Not the time for a Rookie!!!!!

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois   February 14th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Hillary has plans and solutions while Obama offers hope and prayers.

Liz   February 14th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Great speech! Go Senator Clinton! It is time to get the ball rolling. Obama will not be able to stay up! Go! Go! Go! Vote Hillary!

Ochoano   February 14th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Not only Hillary is running against the media, the republicans, the entertainment industry, a non-sense movement, and other special interests and yet, she has a majority support. What does it tell you? Let me answer it for you. SHE IS THE BEST CANDIDATE, LIKE IT OR NOT.

Kelley   February 14th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

She may say that he doesn't have experience creating jobs, but the Clinton machine is great at taking jobs away, Anybody remember NAFTA. How many people lost their jobs? Chelsea apparently doesn't have to work , becaue she is being paid by her parents to vacation(speak ) in Hawaii. Does she know how humbling it is to not have food on her table, electricity? I don't think she ever had to experience what it was like to go without. She is in a dream world/fairy tale. She is only getting coverage because she is being negative which never works in the end and only turns people away. I would like to see her explain her policies without putting the other candidate down, then maybe I would place some faith in what she says.

Grif   February 14th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

The Turbine's in motion!!! Keep up the steem....Girl___

Miss C.   February 14th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Mrs. Clinton is going to reap what she sews...

suzy   February 14th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE ARE BEHIND YOU 100%!!!!!!!!!

DrFill   February 14th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

.............."arguing that her opponent “doesn’t have much experience creating jobs at all.”

Uh.......that was his first job in Chicago.

Can you now fire your research manager too?

DrFill

d1andonly   February 14th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Wow and just think when Barack was criticizing her a few months ago she said that he was only doing it because she was in the lead. I guess it's his turn! Go Obama!!!!!

pcs/ North Carolina   February 14th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

That is the only way Hillary can win this nomination. By taking down the opponent, but not by presenting her policies. She is on the right tract, but we all know the history. Bills "fairy tale" and "even Jesse Jackson won SC" crushed hillary. America is tired of negative, and devisive political games.

Reading the angry, relegious, ethnic ,sophomoric rants in this forum only serves to convince me that those of us who turned to Obama did the right thing

The Cult of Obama   February 14th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

The polls show Hillary leading by double digits in Penn and Ohio – at last some people are seeing the cocaine-snorting fraud for what he is.

JB   February 14th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

In El Paso she promised that the minimum wage would be raised to $9.50hr. How is she going to do that?

I understand she can promise us a chicken in every pot due to her connection with Tyson.

Susan S., Wyoming   February 14th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Hillary offers nothing but more negativity, divisiveness and stalemate. She can't win independants in a general election.

Go Obama!

PilotLight   February 14th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Thank God, something POSITIVE about Hillary. All we hear about is Obama, Obama, Obama, change, change, change, change, blah, blah, blah. It's totaly media bias against Hillary Clinton.

Brian   February 14th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Hillary, as a first lady and senator, knows all about the economy, right?! Wait, no, she's done absolutely nothing but run her campaign into the ground with the most insane spending anyone has ever seen, and now she's losing the race!

I would never trust Hillary with the country's budget, especially not over Obama.

MARYANN Oswego IL   February 14th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

She really does understand "MIDDLE AMERICA" . The last time I went to the store to pick-up milk ,bread, orange juice and 1 can of coffee....it was $20.00. She truly knows what she is talking about.

Daniel from Kansas   February 14th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Clinton Has Accepted Thousands In Contributions From NRG Energy Inc., Which Is The First Company To File An Application For A New Nuclear Power Plant In The United States Since The Three Mile Island Accident; Clinton's Position On Nuclear Power Has Confounded Critics Who See A Contradiction In Her Opposition To Yucca But Not To Expansion In Nuclear Power. "At a South Carolina town hall in February, Clinton expressed concerns about waste disposal but noted that 'nuclear power has to be a part of our energy solution.' Clinton has accepted thousands in contributions from the nuclear industry, including nearly $80,000 in this election from employees and a PAC of NRG Energy Inc., the first company to file an application for a new nuclear power plant in the United States since before the Three Mile Island accident. Critics see a contradiction in Clinton's opposition to a facility to store nuclear waste, but not to expansion of nuclear power, which would generate more waste." [AP, 11/13/07]

Info   February 14th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Hillary its too LATE HULK HOGAN knows the future

Mike D   February 14th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

my vote will go to Hillary's enem(ies): anybody but her.

d   February 14th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

GO HILLIARY.....the next President of the United States... Hilliary R. Clinton

Steven   February 14th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

"speeches don’t put food on the table,” she said. “Speeches don’t fill up your tank, or fill your prescription, or do anything about that stack of bills that keeps you up at night.” I agree but wasn't all this said during ......A SPEECH?

mk   February 14th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

She's the one with all the experience.
She's the on who has been a Senator for a long while.
Where are the jobs SHE Helped create.???

Oh wait, maybe it was her husband who created jobs.

J .J   February 14th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Good girl Hill, you tell em what's up in the real working women and men's world!! That girl can fight !! She has what it take's
Hillary 08!!!

Paul   February 14th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Well said!

Hillary 2008!

Pam   February 14th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Hillary is true blue & has always worked hard for us.

Obama had no ideas so he stole them from Hillary!

Obama is just another Bush that happens to be a registered Democrat.

Carl H.   February 14th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Barack Obama is the oposite of that old Elvis tune...he is a lot more conversation and a a little less action. Hillary Clinton actually has Real Solutions for our country.

Polly   February 14th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Nice comment AJ. People don't realize that the Obama people have been camped out in all these states for months. The groundwork is there. They just wait for Obama to come and inspire, which he does, time, and time again. The best metaphor: It is like dousing a house with gasoline – and just waiting for the fire to come by (Obama).

And once he appears, people flock to him like white on rice. You can't stop a movement – nay a revolution – like this. It is like shoveling against an avalanche. Poor hillary. I strongly advise Hillary supporters to see if you can get your money back. Wouldn't it be better spent on preventing a republican from getting into office in November??

John   February 14th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Finally... a non-negative spin on what Hillary is doing. Thank you CNN for reporting what Hillary is doing.

Lucie   February 14th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

It is going to be incredibly tough for Hillary in Texas. The polls show a remarkable upward swing in Texas for Obama, but not so much in Ohio. I think she should concentrate on Ohio and hope the counts from Columbus get lost somewhere.

Normal momentum can be stopped. But Obama is no Dukakis. He has Obamentum, which is like an avalanche at this point. Hillary would probably have an easier time stopping a runaway freight train with a broom.

At this point her best bet is to either go negative (real negative – not that lame "he didn't debate me" nonsense) and also spread as many slanderous, fictious e-mails as possible – you know the kind that mention barack's middle name and say he is a covert muslim terrorist. Other than that, I see no chance of her winning.

Change??? There is no change!   February 14th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Ohio voters and everyone else..........please read this and check your facts...........Senator Obama is candy coating as he own without an original thought of his own :-( -– wake up America! We need a leader and since Senator Obama is using Senator Clintons ideas – she IS the leader!

2/13/2008
Senator Obama’s Economic Speech in Wisconsin

Those covering Senator Obama’s economic speech in Wisconsin today could be forgiven if it felt like déjà vu all over again. Voters may ask themselves that if Senator Obama cannot produce his own ideas on the campaign trail, how will he solve new problems as President?

Senator Obama’s only "new" ideas were ones that Senator Clinton proposed months ago:

His "new" proposal for a national infrastructure bank is one that Hillary proposed August 8, 2007. ["I’m proud to co-sponsor Senator Dodd and Senator Hagel's National Infrastructure Bank Act that we just introduced to establish a federally-backed independent bank that will evaluate and finance large infrastructure projects by subsidies, loan guarantees, and bonds backed by the full faith and credit of the United States." Rebuilding America speech, 8/8/07; S. 1926, 8/1/07]

His "new" proposal to create 5 million green collar jobs was proposed by Hillary on November 5, 2007. ["And three, to move us from a carbon-based economy to an efficient, green economy by unleashing a wave of private-sector innovation in clean energy and energy efficiency. I believe that will create at least five million good new jobs from clean energy over the next decade." Energy and Climate speech, 11/5/07]

Google CEO Eric Schmidt praises Hillary’s plan to create 5 million Green Collar jobs, 11/5/07: "By emphasizing the connection between promoting a green efficient economy and job creation, Senator Clinton’s plan seeks to harness the power of technology and innovation to address one of our most pressing global challenges...The goal of producing 5 million new jobs can be achieved by private sector investment and bipartisan support for increased research and development in efficiency and clean energy."

In addition, while Senator Obama was busy resuscitating Hillary’s policies, he failed to offer real solutions for the most pressing economic challenges that Americans families face. As Hillary explained this morning, "a plan that fails to provide universal health care, fails to address the housing crisis, and fails to immediately start creating good paying jobs in America again will not turn the economy around and provide the real relief that our people need. We need real results not more rhetoric."

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