February 22, 2008
Posted: 03:15 PM ET
Clinton has one debate left before the critical March 4 contests.
Clinton has one debate left before the critical March 4 contests.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have come a long way in their debating skills since they began their exchanges nearly a year ago.

Those were the days when there were eight Democratic candidates on the stage. I moderated one of their first debates back in June of last year. We met in New Hampshire, and the many candidates were literally fighting for airtime — some of them were angry at me for not giving them enough time.

You remember those days: in addition to Clinton and Obama, there were Dodd, Biden, Richardson, Kucinich, Gravel, and Edwards.

And in those days, Clinton was by far the frontrunner.

Now, things have changed so dramatically. Only two candidates are left standing — and Clinton is no longer the frontrunner.

She has a huge challenge ahead of her in the coming days, having now lost 11 contests in a row. The last was the Democrats Abroad contest – the final tally of votes from Democrats living outside the United States. Obama won decisively.

Bill Clinton says that if his wife wins in Ohio and Texas on March 4, she will be the party’s nominee. That’s a tall order right now, given the gains Obama has been making among some of her most ardent backers, including Latinos and women.

Still, I go back to their debating skills that were evident during the CNN/Univision debate in Austin, Texas, Thursday night. They were both impressive in making their points. They will have one more debate next week before the March 4 contests in Ohio, Texas, Vermont and Rhode Island.

Obama has the momentum right now – but, as we saw last night, there’s still a real fight underway.

–CNN Anchor Wolf Blitzer

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Byron Goodgame   February 22nd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

When does CNN have a blog about is sexism playing a part in the election?

Darryl, Arlington TX   February 22nd, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Hillary is now 61, she have gave us a great part of her life. Thank you Hillary, now is the time of you to relax an enjoy your retirement. May God bless you..

Andy NYC   February 22nd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Honestly, Wolf (and your CNN colleagues), I'm shocked at CNN.
It is so clear that you are all determined to sway an election.

Is that blog entry really worth even having written?
As it appears to me, it was just another cheap shot at Senator Clinton.

CNN is quickly becoming but another version (a bit further to the left, granted, but still unapologetically biased for B.O.) of Fox News.

Shame on you all!

Mike   February 22nd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Give Hillary a break already! Let Texas and Ohio come and go. I hope millions eat the words "momentum" after Hillary becomes the nominee. Don't count Mrs. Clinton out, I as well as millions more haven't.

Go Hillary, or shall I say Madame President?!

Danielle, OH   February 22nd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Come on Hillary….We can do it !!!

Stanley   February 22nd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Thanks Wolf,

CNN's continues attack on Hillery made me wonder if anybody was going to say anything positive about the next President.

v.ananthan   February 22nd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

IF THE MEDIA CAN STOP THEIR SUPPORT FOR OBAMA AND STOP ATTACKING HILLARY CLINTON THEN SHE WILL HAVE A FAIR CHANCE……

yl   February 22nd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Hillary is so great!

She deserves much more.

The media is so unfair. Even the debate, CNN cut her chance. Why let Obama speak after Hillary? Obama just said 'agree', so simple job for him.

So unfair!!!!

Don't like Obama. How did he decide to run for president with such simple experience?

Isn't change / hope so by default and easy that everyone can say?

Isn't obvious that Hillary has been beyond the stage of talking about empty change / hope and always been at the further stage of actions and solutions than Obama?

Hillary picks up the tough job, such as the real reform of the health care, because she wants REAL change.

Jack   February 22nd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

I just trust Hillary on the economy more than Obama. I think she can do a better job of handling a recession, foreclosures, job losses, credit crisis….

Philiana   February 22nd, 2008 5:29 pm ET

I think that it is nice that you create a blog wolf so people like get to participate in your blog. I was a Hillary supporter in the begining and I voted for OBAMA as a democrat I think it is time for Hillary to get out of the race.

RuthieM   February 22nd, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Obama won that debate hands down. I was so sick of hearing Hillary scream all night and absolutely disgusted they let her get away with not answering the questions but writing her own debate answering her own questions. It was like she was chasing Obama or something, not allowing him to have the last word. Even as they returned from commercial break and they asked Hillary a different question, she just had to go back to the health care and insisted demanded she speak on that, and they let her. Uggghhh.
Obama was very presidential, with clear answers, as she hung on his every word, and couldn't wait to speak after he did on the same subject. Then in the end when she gave that 'hankie' moment, it was the same speech John Edwards gave in Louisana when he suspended his campaign. Hm, so she was correct, her words are, 'words you can xerox' as she's been doing.

Jean   February 22nd, 2008 5:35 pm ET

I have said it befor and I am saying it again CNN is responsible for this freenzy over Obama. He will never be my choise , I just can't see him in the Whitehouse or his ole lady. I have NO respect for any of the CNN folks even Anderson Cooper . I did like Anderson until he turned out like the rest of the hoodlums.If Hillary looses this election the blame will rest soley on the shoulders of CNN.All you want people to think you have to be poor and uneducated to vote for Hillary , seems to me the uneducated are the ones voting for Obama. And I don't mean scholarly uneducated. No common sense.If Hillary dosen't win then McCain.

tricia   February 22nd, 2008 5:36 pm ET

i voted already for obama but, what i see is, the differences that separate them on the issues are small. i feel they are both very qualified. but obama inspires us to be better and demand more of ouselves as citzens. he made me proud to be american again. YES WE CAN!!!!!! if hillary wins the nomination, i won't be so selfish that because my guy didn't win i'm going to vote for mccain. i would vote for her.

Timo Garcia   February 22nd, 2008 5:42 pm ET

CNN's losing the plot this year. That kind of trust is hard to earn back. Who knows when they'll wake up and realise they've spent all their years of trust in one campaign season. I look forward to it, because they deserve it.

Obama 16   February 22nd, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Obama '16!

Current Nonsense Network (CNN)

leo   February 22nd, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Hilary is a great leader and commander in chief for this country!

As others, I am puzzled by CNN's (almost constant) negative coverage on Hilllary, and in a sharp contrast, a almost constant positive coverage on Obama. Isn't this the new channel who claims to be fair? The current progress made by Obama is no doubt helped by these media tools.

I have faith in Hillary, however unfair she was treated by the so called "fair" media in this election. She has what it takes to win this election and to lead the country.

Hillary 08!

gimme a break   February 22nd, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Hillary is the status quo, it's time for some new blood.

The Clintons already had their time in the white house.
This is supposed to a democracy, not an aristocracy!

Jen, Oregon   February 22nd, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Look, we have no illwill towards Hillary Clinton and honestly admire her tenacity and ambition. Heck we ALL saw much of the trials and tribulations she’s gone thru – saw it all on the big screen in our living room. How horrible to have to go thru that, but to have your husband cheat on you with the whole nation watching must have been just the most humiliating experience ever. Perhaps she even feels we owe her something for witnessing her humility. So it’s no wonder people feel such affinity for her. But still, in my gut, I don’t feel she has the ability to lead a nation. In Texas, the economy is the hot button issue. Look at Clinton’s own campaign to understanding her economic abilities – and its not so good. I don’t think I want to take a risk on that since the national economy is so far in the red as well. But now when I look at Obama’s campaign management and the state of its economics, I see a different more positive picture and I’m joining that team. It doesn’t mean I won’t still honor and admire Hillary – I’m just voting for the better leader, that’s all. And I know that’s personal, but my life, my and my families future and my Country are very personal to me.

Let’s all let Hillary know we still, and always will, hold her in our high regard, but her work is in the NY Senate, not running our Country.

jb   February 22nd, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Nonsense, many articles on CNN make it look like they are pro-Clinton and anti-Obama.

They are doing nothing more than going off of facts here (although not mentioned).

Statistically, she needs 57% of the votes from now until ALL STATES are done with their primaries. If she doesn't meet this number, Obama will have more delegates, and the DNC and the superdelegates will surely follow to avoid losing the faith of the people. it's a fact, try math, it's fun.

Atanu   February 22nd, 2008 5:59 pm ET

That Senator Clinton actually "changed" Senator Obama from "change" only kind of speeches in early debates and initial days to talk over issues, as we heard in yesterday's debate, itself proves how Senator Clinton could "make" America according to her action-plans. Thanks.

Bill   February 22nd, 2008 5:59 pm ET

CNN has shown to be and continue to be hugely biased towards B.O.

In Wolf’s Situation Room and others shows “political” experts are invited, sometimes 4 at a time, just to support and praise B.O. Their superficial pseudo political analyses are B.O. ads. Clinton has won less but Big States and B.O. more but small states. B.O. has also won primaries of states that in a general election will never go for democrats.

For the first time in my life, I am now watching FOX News. At least with them I know what to expect.

Shame on you CNN!!!

Latigo   February 22nd, 2008 5:59 pm ET

When Hillary Clinton referenced Obama's call to change as "change you can Xerox", she was right. Obama's use of Patrick's precise speech wording was a matter of ethics. If he had done the same thing on a research paper at Harvard, he would have been brought up on honros charges and appropriately so.

We have to believe that what we hear from Mr. Obama is what he wrote and what he means especially in the dangerous world we now live in. Otherwise, how can we trust him to speak the truth if he becomes President? The issue is the as the one many Democrats have targeted President Bush for doing. We can't just xerox words and ideas from others without credit to achieve real change. Doing so is disenguous at the very least.

a   February 22nd, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Obama is the biggest fraud on the planet and the US media especially CNN and MSNBC is a joke. Their reporting reeks of double standards. There was absolutely NOTHING wrong in her statement about "change you can xerox". I just can't understand why anyone would get so worked up when all she did was call a spade a spade.

If the American electorate remains as dumb as they are turning out to be by getting carried away by this Obama mania, we will end up having another clown in the White house like the current one.

dsw   February 22nd, 2008 6:03 pm ET

I would like to make a couple of points for those folks who may still be undecided. I would hope that you would take these thoughts into consideration while making your own judgements:

1. We should be taking a good look at each candidates leadership and managment abilities demonstrated by how they have run their campaign's.

Cliff   February 22nd, 2008 6:04 pm ET

I think that 20 years of the same two families ruling the USA is long enough! Time for a fresh start with someone who inspires instead of polarizes! Go Obama!

Maurice, MI   February 22nd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Why can't they both be on the same ticket regardless who gets the nomination?

Chris Giroux   February 22nd, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Hillary has this arrogance in the way she debates, close enough where the audience can imagine her next answer being: How often do I need to remind you that my husband was the president and that I have been fighting for 35 years? What Hillary is not understanding is that the Democrats have been a party looking to change the status quo. We have seen such agents of change in the last half century. Whether Hillary genuinely wants change or is merely trying to undercut Obama's success is a question left to the political scientists. As an Economist by training, I can safely state that Hillary's arrogance is at the point of Diminishing Marginal Utility, where every time she uploads an image of elitehood over the ostensibly more authentic Obama, it has an adverse effect on her poll numbers. This race has proven to be in Obama's favor and plays to his strengths — her best best would have been in 2004, where her cold-hearted leadership might have played well against Bush's comical and warm aloofness.

chechong   February 22nd, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Its funny last night after the Debate I saw a whole bunch of pro-obama blogs. Now when I log on at about 5pm to see whats going on after work I see alot of Pro-Clinton garbage accusing CNN of being bias like FOX news. Ive got a conspiracy for you paranoid Clinton fans, people who go to work support Obama, people who sit at home all day support Clinton and cry about CNN.

Hillary = STATUS QUO   February 22nd, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Hillary can’t even run a sound financial campaign imagine as President?

HILLARY said “The American people can’t afford all my ideas!!!”

In the '90s she was given the job to get us Universal Health Care. She wasn't able to get it then. She had 2 terms to do it. If she couldn’t get it done after 2 full terms then doesn’t her Day 1 comment become meaningless???

Wang LI   February 22nd, 2008 6:13 pm ET

I am Chinese, but I like Obama so much…

Obama 2008 !

mehrnoosh   February 22nd, 2008 6:14 pm ET

for all who attack media for supporting Obama:

Please watch MSNBC and FOX for 30 minutes and then you will change your idea.

Obama for president.

Joel   February 22nd, 2008 6:14 pm ET

CNN - Let the business of elections take it's proper shape and not allow pundits and news anchor opinions to sway the process or popular opinion to any one candiate. I cant beleive that the only person who is ACTUALLY SHOWING RESTRAINT - is Lou Dobbs.

When Hillary is up in points and polls - you smack her down. When shes down in points and still leading in pools….you smack harder.

It's high time CNN start working to scrutinize Obama's record. Oh wait….he's not done much politically so….thats the ticket! You dont have any substance in his career to focus on. I get it now. It's always the person that rocks the boat and truly creates change (Hillary and her 35 years of work) that allows folks to drill into a candiate. Funny how no one has questioned WHY Obama has such a squeeky clean record. Because he has none!

Bleh!

Rich   February 22nd, 2008 6:15 pm ET

One day, Wolf is anti- Obama, one day, he's anti- Clinton. Wolf is one of the fairest of reporters, and I think it sad that people project their opinions on him, no matter which camp you're in.

Kay   February 22nd, 2008 6:15 pm ET

I now know why I dislike the man. His name. O"bama". As a LSU fan, I HATE anything with the words "bama" in it!!

Geaux Hillary!!!

John   February 22nd, 2008 6:15 pm ET

It is no longer possible for HRC to win the nomination, and she knows that.

If I use CNN’s count, she is behind by approximately 140 pledged delegates, with less than 1100 left to allocate (including some already voted for, but unaccounted).

That means she would need to get more than 56 percent of the rest of the popular vote, or to put it another way, a greater than 12-point lead in the rest of the contests in order to pull even in pledged delegates. That isn’t possible. She also knows that if the super delegates steal the nomination from the first viable black candidate, when he clearly got the popular vote, it will destroy the Democratic Party, as well as her chances in the general election. I believe we would see riots – maybe not as bad as 1968, but real riots.

Her only chance to become President is to withdraw from this race as soon as she can do it gracefully, and to shoot for 2012 or 2016. That is what she is clearly preparing to do. I’ll be surprised if she’s still in the race by March 6. The next interesting question will be whether she’s the Vice Presidential candidate, and how her supporters would react to that

Tony, Maine   February 22nd, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Hillary will ruin this country. She only has one agenda, power. She really doesn't care about making a difference.

If she wins the election, maybe she can return the items she stole from the White House when she and Bill left.

Good Luck Obama, you are my choice.

Judy Lambert   February 22nd, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Hi Wolf–
I haven't commented before. Actually, this comment is in reference to Gloria Boerger's analysis of the Debate. I'm not a particular fan of Hillary, but I must agree with Obama in this respect, when he calls this the "silly" season.
What does Gloria think she's doing by trying to determine whether Hillary looked directly at Obama while he was expounding and whether or not this was significant. I've looked at taped portions of the debate after watching the whole thing last night. She looked directly at Obama plenty of the time. At times she looked at the audience, moderators or seemed to be thinking of stuff while he was repeating plenty of the same stuff I've seen him expound about while on the stump.
Is Gloria having some sort of problem?

AC   February 22nd, 2008 6:25 pm ET

If I believe you are a good candidate for president, normaly I don't care whether you're , black , white, man or woman.
I don't know why I feel this way, but when I hear Hillary say she'll fight for me. I'm uncomfortable having any woman FIGHT for me. I'll fight for myself, thanks. I wish she'd use another word. She will loose my vote because of this. Am I being sexist?

Citizen Kaye   February 22nd, 2008 6:25 pm ET

To all of you who are complaining about CNN's bias: Wolf Blitzer is being more than generous here.

"[T]here’s still a real fight underway." I don't think most objective observers would agree. Obama definitely has the "momentum," but more than that: he has leadership (people actually like and respect him and want to work with him, while Clinton is disliked by up to 50% of the country), good judgement (opposed the war from the start, while Clinton voted for the war without even reading the intelligence report–because she thought George Bush deserved the benefit of the doubt!), and "real solutions." If you are still saying Obama is all talk, take the time to go to his website and read his policy positions and proposals.

Oh, and it certainly didn't help Clinton that it turns out that Clinton's "big moment" last night was a rip-off of lines first spoken by President Clinton and John Edwards (when just moments earlier during the debate she was still harping on Obama for "xerox"ing a few lines form his friend and campaign co-chair, Mr. Patrick). So, Clinton supporters, be grateful. Wolf Blitzer is doing you a favor here.

Lucas, Nashville TN   February 22nd, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Waaaaah!

It's always the media's fault. HRC's fans sound like Right Wing radio whining about the "liberal media." There is no bias… only jealousy.

Silly thought   February 22nd, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Did anyone else have a problem with the collar on Hillary Clinton's jacket last night? I found it distracting and I really wanted to straighten it. Not a good look. This is the first time I have seen her in a less than perfect outfit…

maureen   February 22nd, 2008 6:27 pm ET

She is the only candidate I could bite my tongue and vote for left in the race.
I have pretty much dis-engaged after Edwards dropped out.
But I can't vote for either Obama or McCain, so if Hillary is out then so am I.
I'd vote for Mickey Mouse before I'd cast a vote for the other 2!
I'll look to the State Races.

It's all politics   February 22nd, 2008 6:28 pm ET

I don't care for Wolf, but I thought the article was just stating the obvious. No Clinton bashing. She was the frontrunner for a long time. Obama has won 11 straight elections. He has become a better debater than he was before. He is now the frontrunner and he does have momentum. He has been making inroads on her core voters. She does have an uphill climb. Thems the facts folks. How is this bashing Hillary?

Will   February 22nd, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Im telling you, Obama will not be able to carry Texas, Florida, Michigan, California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Montana, Utah, Arkansas, and more states in the general election. He will definitely lose.

Gregory   February 22nd, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Yeah Jack, just like she's handling her campaign finances. She's running in the red including a $5 million loan to her campaign. She's paid advisors tens of millions of dollars and planned a campaign based on winning by Feb. 5, how short sighted is that. She has no executive experience and it's showing. How many campaign managers, campaign slogans, emotional states has she displayed? You're getting a glimpse of what her presidency would look like and there's no way you can like what you've seen. Hillary is all talk, and contrary to what see says she has no solutions. Everything she talks about pertains to what she "will do", never about what she's done.

Barack '08

Malachi   February 22nd, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Its HRC's fault really. Her campaign had this air of superiority when this all started becuase she had the lead. It was portrayed as more of a coronation and she didn't honestly think anyone would seriously challenge her. Now after being forced to recognize that Obama could ( and in my opinion will) beat her her campiagn is mad at the media for portraying him as the underdog or highlighting the fact that she continues to lose her lead. She can't have it both ways.

Cephas Manseo   February 22nd, 2008 6:44 pm ET

i support obama coz is young, enthusiastic and carries the hopes of all the minority in usa

Tony   February 22nd, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Hillary is more of the same old Washington politics. And I'm sick and tired of her sexist "pro women" comments. And this experience that she constantly touts, what in the heck has she done for this country? I think you pro-Hillary folks better start looking deeper into her record and the type of things she's been supporting; backed by special interest. Grandma and Grandpa need to go enjoy the fruits of their stolen riches from the American people. Have you all forgotten about the Savings & Loan scandle Bill was involved in with his Arkansas cronies? Yeah, that's where they get their money from.

sam   February 22nd, 2008 6:45 pm ET

its shameful to see such a talented and award winning team at the cnn show so much of bias towards a candidate like obama , who is all talk(sorry words) and no action. What has he done in the past few years as senator ? change is an empty word - has no substance - it can mean anything. wake up cnn before its too late

Lois Lame   February 22nd, 2008 6:46 pm ET

CNN loves Obama, they are bias in their constant praise. On the other hand Hillary can do nothing right, CNN is trying to sway this election toward Obama.

CNN use to be a good source for news, now, not so much, it's like an expanded version of "Current Affair". The bias must stop and CNN must get back to reporting news and not one sided news. A blind mule would know CNN is pushing Obama.

Ronnie Hill   February 22nd, 2008 6:47 pm ET

I think CNN does a very good job of unbiased reporting on this campaign.

GO OBAMA!

Casey   February 22nd, 2008 6:47 pm ET

There is huge, and then there is insurmountable. She may be nearer insurmountable. I voted for her, but it's time to circle the wagon around who most the party wants, and make sure we get the white house. The cause is always more important than the individual.

Bob Lee   February 22nd, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Unfortunately, talent test turns into a popularity test. If Hillary losses, it is our country loss.

DeeDee   February 22nd, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Senator Clinton was in command at the debate. Her knowledge of the issues was impressive and at times left Obama stumbling over his answers. She demonstrated that Obama's domestic programs are not well-thought out and that he is naïve and trigger-happy in his approach to delicate international issues and how they affect the US.

Yes, Obama is a great speaker, and his silver tongue has been successful at drawing in impressionable voters that are locked in a groupie-like daze that distracts them from understanding that Bara k is a rookie. He loves to hear himself talk about change, but he is naive and unrealistic about how or what he is going to do to make change happen.

A vote for Senator Clinton is a vote for a change that's achievable. Don't count her out.

Beverly   February 22nd, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I watched the debates in Texas and I noticed Hillary was playing up to
the latino population. But when she mentioned that she admired and
respected Ann Richards I almost fell off the chair. I distinctly remember watching on the news about a group of Mexicans who were living in Texas on land that was owned by Ann Richards and it was a desert. One guy had to drive 30 miles daily to get water in big barrels to bring back for the people to use for cooking, drinking, and bathing. Plus the shacks the had to live in had no electricity and they were only one room shacks with tin roofs. Ann was confronted about these deplorable living conditions that she had these people living under and her response was they knew what to expect before they moved there. And she felt no remorse for them.
So, I'm saying have the Latino people forgotten this incident and knowing that Hillary respects this woman, why would any Latino vote for Hillary after that statement.

Diana Quintana   February 22nd, 2008 6:52 pm ET

It is clear that Americans want change. We have already had 4 years of Bush, 8 years of Clinton, and 8 years of Bush. I think the United States Citizens are getting really tired of suffering. McCain doesn't help he may have experience but his experience was with the losing team. It's time for some new players. I think Obama can offer that I am exited for the first time in a long time.

Anonymous   February 22nd, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Obama sounds like a preacher not a commander in chief. stay clear of the koolaide

Raymond Ito   February 22nd, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Wolfe,

Yes, the two remaining Democratic candidates have been very impressive but the script is inching to "The End".
After 11 staight wins Barack should never begin to gloat that Hillary is out - because she has the potential to swing a devastating upper cut that could send Obama reeling into history. It's not over until we reach "The End" because politics is fully loaded with high-speed drama.

Ohio for Hillary   February 22nd, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Hillary will win!! Go Hillary!!!
She is tough, USA can be great again!!! Hillary 08!

Shannon McMurphy   February 22nd, 2008 6:55 pm ET

I could just laugh. You are now advocating that the candidates should just "be themselves"??? How are they going to do that? The spin your network puts on each completely negates any effort in that regard.

You all squeal over Obama like high school girls at a rock concert. And he's ahead??? Go figure. I guess any candiate, as long as he is male, is better than putting a woman in the White House. I guess you old men will get your two cents in while you can.

The time is long past for letting the candidates be themselves and for CNN to provide an independent, honest portrayal of each.

Let's hope your country and the rest of the world can live with what you have consciously created.

David   February 22nd, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Yet another biased report.

Obama didn't even come close to matching Hillary last night.

And this is one person in Texas that WILL be voting 4 her!

YOU GO HILLARY!!!!

Brenda   February 22nd, 2008 6:56 pm ET

I feel the media is guiding the views of the American People. The "Best Political team" had only great things to say about Obama,(Whom in my opinion , only answered just as Hillary did with a few details)She said he had his "Best debate ever." She omitted that Hillary had a standing ovation at the end of the debate. I feel that between Oprah and your team, people are being fed what you see and not the facts.

Joeseph   February 22nd, 2008 6:56 pm ET

"Change you can Xerox." This is the "Where's the beef?" of 2008. And it will work as well for Clinton as the original worked for Mondale.

dj   February 22nd, 2008 6:56 pm ET

clinton supporters wine as much as clinton. "its so unfair."

CarlKS   February 22nd, 2008 6:56 pm ET

As a Republican, I am enjoying watching Hillary go down in slow painful manner. Obama scares me a bit with his socialist and faciast views on some issues. However, I think he can break the Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton pattern and give our country new hope, and instant likeness around the world.

Obamawillwin   February 22nd, 2008 6:58 pm ET

paying a 100,000 for a pre-caucus party-platters…and she wants to run for commander in chief….

right!

D   February 22nd, 2008 6:59 pm ET

OBAMA HAD NO REAL SUBSTANCE IN HIS DEBATE LAST NIGHT. HILLARY WON! SHE ROCKS1!

Grif   February 22nd, 2008 6:59 pm ET

I must have watched a different debate from most. To me Obama Looker everywhere but at Hillary for 50% of the time, another 30% he Acted as her Secrary; taking notes, 5% her looked at her. The other 5%
he doodled

Jim B.   February 22nd, 2008 6:59 pm ET

I was very disappointed with CNN's post debate analysis. It was extremely pro Obama and anti Clinton. I watched the debate in its entirety and felt that Hillary Clinton was the more articulate of the two, clearly poised, confident, and demonstrative of the characteristics required of a commander in chief. Obama often stuttered and stalled to search his thoughts, often looking and sounding confused, and disengaged. By pulling the snipets that made Obama sound clear and concise, along with your analysts that look and sound like they have a puppy dog crush with Obama I am not so sure I will consider CNN my predominant news source going forward. I had no preconceived notion on who the better candidate was before the debate, I am a registered republican, but totally disagree with the rhetoric displayed post debate. Perhaps unbiased analysis should be the course instead of journalists pining to advance their careers by stroking the ego of a potential President of the United States. Focus on journalism, not pursuing a Senior White House Correspondet title for your career.

NinaK   February 22nd, 2008 7:01 pm ET

I would like to ask the Media to reevaluate what they call Hillary's standing ovation at the end of the debate. You people said Hillary recieved a standing ovation. I beg to differ with you. Remember she got booed twice during the debate? Looks like the media got overwhelmed with Hillary's "show" of emotion. SOMEWHERE THE REAL STORY GOT LOST! The people in that arena were NOT applauding and giving Hillary a standing ovation; THEY WERE GIVING THE SOLDIERS SHE TALKED ABOUT THEIR APPLAUSE AND A STANDING OVATION. I don't understand how all of you missed this. Was it a case of not looking beyond the box??

It would be nice if you would GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE: THOSE SEVERELY INJURED SOLDIERS IN GUERNEYS, THE SOLDIERS WITH MISSING LIMBS STRUGGLING TO WALK, THE SOLDIERS IN THE WHEELCHAIRS. THEY ONES GETTING THE APPLAUSE AND STANDING OVATION FROM THE PEOPLE IN THAT ARENA !!

Again, how could everybody have missed that???

Gabe Polson, The Woodlands,TX   February 22nd, 2008 7:01 pm ET

If Wolf and the rest of CNN would actually report the news on equal balance it would not be such an uphill battle. However, CNN choses to report on Obama yet refuses to ask him hard questions. It even showed in the debate. Once the debate began to take on issues, John King asked a personal loaded question. Again, CNN's coverage leaves us all dismayed.

California Voter   February 22nd, 2008 7:01 pm ET

OK, now I am ticked. I am constantly being moderated into oblivion. People commenting hours after me have been "let through". At least the censors on the Cafferty file run my comments. I am beginning to think I'll write a letter to the powers that be in CNN and maybe a newspaper or two. This is ridiculous.

ben   February 22nd, 2008 7:02 pm ET

I don't care where you live in America, you will not find a newspaper that is unbiased. Some are republicans,some are for democrats.
That is why we have a free press. The owners of these news organizations are also Americans and they have the right to lean any way they choose.
They don' t lie and make up ridiculous things like so many(not all) bloggers do.
Is CNN biased? I don't really know. But if they are they handle it with velvet gloves, not with a sledge hammer like fox news
As for Wolf Blitzer He is the best. No anchor out there can compare with him

alice   February 22nd, 2008 7:02 pm ET

I like Jay Leno's comment last night on the Tonight Show, he (Jay) said "Hillary won a new state, the state of denial". My sentiments exactly

TheLeftNut   February 22nd, 2008 7:03 pm ET

The funny thing is, it's really ok to like both Obama and Clinton.

This divisiveness between the candidates and their followers only serves the republicans.

Everbody's taking the sports mentality hear and rooting for their team. But it's the same team, the Democratic team.

LG Berra   February 22nd, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Hi Wolf. Listen to your broadcasts everynight and your coverage. Noticed something recently that is similar to MSNBC. In addition to the usual suspects that you are using as political analysts I notice that you have a number of authors especially those that have written about the Clintons but also you have Jeffrey Toobin and MSNBC has Dan Abrams. Both now are vocal and play a role as analysts. Abrams has his own show. They are and were I thought both legal analysts for their respective cable news companies. Is there a reason for this elevation. I do enjoy them both however.

Rosalie   February 22nd, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Just wondering, since Hilary has been making such an issue about "words matter" and "your words should be your own", why isn't there any mention of the fact that her touching closing statement in last nights debate was taken nearly word for word from John Edwards?

Gary   February 22nd, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Hey ching chonk. I have my own construction business ,Iam a Viet nam Vet , and a Nashville recording artist. Tell me you have more punk. You fit the hopes and dreams of Obama. Do you turn your back on the American Flag too. The media ,and CNN is slamming Hillary constantly. You wouldnt know ,because you are one of thosae guys that dont want a woman president. Obama has no track record ,and couldnt come near any accomplishments she already has done for this country. Your age shows your stupidity. You sound like a college boy that mommy and daddy paid your way.I worked for everything I got.Dont cut people down until you know them.

D   February 22nd, 2008 7:04 pm ET

CNN ; ARE YOU TRYING TO SWAY VOTERS AWAY FROM HILLARY..

Charlene   February 22nd, 2008 7:05 pm ET

cnn this is the 3rd time i posted this you want post it becasue you and the media are all for obama…….

If the people took the time to vote: it should count. same may have taken off from work to make sure they could vote. so i say the should count. If they wont let them count its because they are scard it may put clinton ahead on obama. and they dont want that. . let the votes count.

Kaltsulas   February 22nd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

I watched the debate and came to the conclusion that since Hillary answered the policy questions first, all Obama did was say "ditto"
and add a few lines of his own. What a shame he didn't have to go first ,
it would have been more revealing.

DROSEN   February 22nd, 2008 7:10 pm ET

The argument that the media made Obama is untrue.

Political organizing is the how, where, why, and reason for the successful sale of the Jr. Senator from IL.

Anyone in business knows that you have to work efficiently, convince people, loosen their guard, laugh a little, chit chat, and then create a beautiful picture, "If you do what I say good things will follow."

Obama found a million people to donate to him through the internet. They are both clients and a salesforce. This was done without the explicit promotion of main stream media. In fact, main stream media can create conditions, but a salesperson has to close.

HRC didn't sell HRC, She said things like "When I'm President" in a way that didn't sell her brand. She got involved in fine point arguments on policy that distracted her from selling.

When she started smiling, Obama already had an army, and he had personally created a specific pitch for them, gave them well managed responsibilities, and ran a tight ship.

There are many wars throughout history, such as the Sino-Russian war at the turn of the 19th century, where a strong well managed army ripped to shreds a presumptive victor.

Georgia   February 22nd, 2008 7:10 pm ET

If Obama wins, I'll just write in Hillary's name. Are you with me?

Bill Jay   February 22nd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

We have a choice, but does it matter? I say it does not matter.
We get an old white man, a black man or a white women.
Sounds like a lottery to me. This country is to entrenched
in deep emotionally charged turnoil. I think we need a good old mexican to run for President. A vietman women for vice Prez.
Sounds good to me.

Sam   February 22nd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

CNN = Clinton News Network for now.
Here we have the good Senator who talked about not using some one's speach using her hisband's and Senator Edward's speech at the same time. Winning is not every thing. Exceptional and gifted leaders energize and bring people to participate in our democratic system of goverment.
As it pertians to Dr. Rice she has the gift of understnading not to be interested to run as a vice president on the republican ticket.
She has served her country with distinction and I wish her the best.

Kevin Zelko   February 22nd, 2008 7:14 pm ET

America sees that Hillary isn't electable compared to McCain. HRC's strenghts over Obama are weaknesses next to McCains(experience and military). The polls show this as well with Clinton losing to McCain in all polls but one, whereas Obama wins them all.

Obama will pull the alienated Christian Right Repubs away from McCain, as well as pull independts and republicans. Hillary will scare all these off with her baggage and the genuine hatred conservatives have for her.

Maybe she would take the VP, as she isn't electable at this time.

don adams   February 22nd, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Who cares about about how much of a challenge Hill has who cares she's a jerk,, and is OLD politics

JB   February 22nd, 2008 7:15 pm ET

The huge challenge ahead will be for the American people to look back a few years down the road and try to figure out why they voted for Obama, if he becomes the next president. I am dumbfounded why everyone thinks this guy is the best candidate. Almost the same "why did" people fall for GW in 2000. And again in 2004. And some of the media, CNN with it's global reach, appears to be propagating the entire process. The future of America is at stake here.

Paul in MA   February 22nd, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Hillary is going the way of the dinosaur. She has been since South Carolina. So many people are saying that the Media is on Obama's side when in reality they are giving Hillary more slack then she deserves just because she's a Clinton and "you can never count them out!" But no, seriously, you can count her out now.

She has to win Texas and Ohio by a HUGE margin in order to become competitive in pledged delegates. Anyone who has been watching this since December knows that Barack will win big in Texas with the delegates and split Ohio 50/50 at the least. That will leave him with 200 more pledged delegates then Clinton and the only way she could get 2025 is if she gets Obama's pledged delegates to back her and that would literally destroy the democratic party.

M.Gangwar   February 22nd, 2008 7:16 pm ET

I have noticed that Senator Barack Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton have similar policies and though there are some difference, they repeated many times last night that they were similar. I think this is coming down to who is more appealing to the American people… my vote is Senator Barack Obama… how could you not want someone like that?

Obama 08′

Laughing at silly thought!   February 22nd, 2008 7:17 pm ET

On a lighter note, that was a strange outfit that Hillary chose! The way that collar looked on her suit, I thought she borrowed it from Michael Jackson's closet.

Brian   February 22nd, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Barack has done a great job and will win the nomination.

Anonymous   February 22nd, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Hillary should bow out gracefully. She can run a country the way she could run a family. She had a lot of time to achieve what she wants to achieve now. But she failed. What makes her think she can do it now? We are broke this time around. She didn't do anything, other than keeping herself in power and become rich while doing so.. Besides she is part of the Washington crowd which is responsible for the sorry state our nation is in. She might be good at promoting herself but that is not enough to make us look good in the eyes of the world. It will not bring back the respect we lost everywhere. Why can she just sit back and be a mentor by supporting someone younger than herself, i.e. help them with her "experience"…..if needed.

Antonio Rodriguez   February 22nd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Obama is such a good debater that at times Ms. Clinton seems unable to find the exact words to counteract Obama's arguments. This was evident in Ms. Clinton's face when she tried to concealed it with smiles but in obvious distress. It's sad at times to see a great lady like Ms. Clinton to undergo such a difficult time but I must say her campaign staff is to blame. I guess some highly paid advisor is suggesting the attack mode (Bill?), when the best moment in the debate was at the end when she showed gentle manners. Everybody applauded, bravo! Nonetheless, Obama will win.

When Hillary was the frontrunner, I dont know if I am alone when I thought that the media were downplaying Obama…now the reverse is implied. I guess the media is also making its move across the chess board. And guess what everyone, check mate! The media always wins.

Diana Attie-Seeman   February 22nd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Obama? There's no "there" there!

tonya   February 22nd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

does anyone think that at the end of the texas debate last night she should of brought up in so many words that she has been threw alot and we know what she means and even try to compare no matter how small or big it affected her to the suffering this country and and the people who live in it has indured ? we dont care hillary stick to the issues and if anything it doesnt sit well with people think hillary think!!!!!

EZ   February 22nd, 2008 7:21 pm ET

I think it is unfair for everyone to beating on Hilliary especially the press. Never forget, those who are supporting Obama are voting for hope. Hope those not put food on the table, gas in the car, nor send your kids to clollege. . Be careful of what you ask for.

becky   February 22nd, 2008 7:21 pm ET

WOLF,HILLARY'S DAYS IN THE WHITE PRETTY MUCH TOLD HER WHOLE LIFE ,UNLESS SHE FORGOT TO FLUSH OR WASH HER HANDS OR SOMETHINGS ELSE BIG LIKE THAT ,UNLESS THERES SOMETHING YOU'VE FORGOT LIKE SHE TIED HER SHOES TOGETHER OR MAYBE SHE HAS A RUN IN HER HOSE,THE NEWS HAS DISAPPOINTED ME AND I BET THAT IFCHECKED THERES A LITTLE DIRT UNDER ALL OF OUR RUGS. BECKY

Barb   February 22nd, 2008 7:21 pm ET

have any of you obama fans checked out anything about his cousin
"RAILA ODINGA" that ran for president of kenya on the promise of
"CHANGE" and when he lost caused all the unrest and killings there.
this is his first cousin, check it out!!!! did you know he has a older half
brother that still lives in kenya? i didn't even know he had a half sister
until the primary in hawaii. i just don't feel the media is telling us enough about our possible future president.
and he say's he had it rough growing up "IN HAWAII" OH PLEASE!
i don't think he knows what rough is!!!

gwen   February 22nd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Well if she is such a whiz with economics why is her campaign severely overspent?

Looking like a lot of paid Hillary supporters here. Oh BTY if CNN is biased, it is toward Hillary.

John Kay   February 22nd, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Everybody seems to blame the media when things are not going their way. When Hillary was leading in the polls everybody expected the media to report it. I wonder why they don't want the cnn and other media houses to report same now that she is trailing in the polls.
This is ridiculous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kathleen Turner   February 22nd, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Bubba, I just LOVE the way those veins bulge in your temples when you get upset!!

jason   February 22nd, 2008 7:25 pm ET

How does Hillary have experience? Because she was a Senator for 2 more years than Barack? Or is it because she was the WIFE of a former President? Since when does that qualify for experience? If that is the case if Laura Bush runs for President will she have the same experience as Hillary (Less her 6 years in the Senate)?

What experience did Bill Clinton have? Governor of Arkansas? Arkansas?

Nina   February 22nd, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Did the soldiers have to scrounge weapons from the Taliban in Afghanistan or was this an untruth that CNN is not reporting on? It might make their candidate look bad so they are staying silent. I didn't hear the "best political team" say anything about it.
Nina

B Van Citters   February 22nd, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Hillary had 8 years as the first lady to do something productive–Lady Bird worked for the environment and beautification of America, Barbara Bush worked for literacy and Laura Bush continues her work in education. Roslyn Carter works as a volunteer with her husband in Habitat for Humanity. Hillary's health plan as first lady was flawed from the beginning so it failed, people had difficulty woring with her because she can be difficult….her management skills are limited–look at the in-fighting at her campaign headquarters and the financila bind that campaign is experiencing.

Sorry–it is about time we look at someone who truly cares about the American people. Yes, Barack is young but he is an 'old' soul. If he does not get the nomination, I guess I will have to vote for McCain who cheated on wife #1 [Carol] with wife #2 [Cindy]. Yes, I would take his many improprieties over HRC!

AllAboutHilary   February 22nd, 2008 7:32 pm ET

HILARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT 2008

What scares me is the reading and listening to supporters of Obama rave about Obama…they have one thing in common, lack of knowledge of what is true and what is not. They are supporting Obama based on his words and the so called "momentum". What has Obama accomplished? Obama has ZERO experience, how can he run the country? Compare him to JFK? I guess we will be looking at another Cuban Missile Crisis if Obama becomes the president.

dick   February 22nd, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Boy, what a hysterical bunch of dem Hennys. The sky is falling the sky is falling.!!! The media tells it like it is and you call it bashing or being bias. Like Fox says "we report you decide".
From reading the Nader article and postings it sounds as tho the dems are scared stiff and certainly don't have much confidence in their 2 flawed candidates. and of course blaming Nader for their previous lossess. Always have to blame someone else for their own failings. Like they can do all they're yapping about any way. If they could they would have done it by now. And they know it.
another debate tuesday night. We'll see which personna Hillary presents that night. Will the real Hillary show up? Great entertainment. Always good for a laugh.

AllAboutHilary   February 22nd, 2008 7:33 pm ET

HILARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT 2008

What scares me is the reading and listening to supporters of Obama rave about Obama…they have one thing in common, lack of knowledge of what is true and what is not. They are supporting Obama based on his words and the so called "momentum". What has Obama accomplished? Obama has ZERO experience, how can he run the country? Compare him to JFK? I guess we will be looking at another Cuban Missile Crisis if Obama becomes the president.

Bernice   February 22nd, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Hillary has this take no prisoner attitude, THAT'S A TURN OFF FOR ME! Then on top of that you never know which one of the Hillarys will show up! Plus she really seems to be a hypocrite!
She has jumped on this "change" of old politics since she see this phase working for Obama. She has taken to promising to "give the people the same health care the they in the senate" has After she saw this phrase working for Obama. She starting a weak uninspiring "yes we can" AFTER she saw the phases working for Obama. When asked about the No Child Left Behind I heard her quoting Edwards something about "students being test takers and teachers being test givers". Now I hear her whole closing at the debates was a combination of Bill and Edwards. Who the heck is this woman. Somebody out there might want to get her tested for multiple personalities what's that other one ?? Uh. Bipolar!
Will the real slim shady please stand up!

TRYING TO FOLLOW HER IS TOO NERVE RECKING!

james Hillier   February 22nd, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Sorry to see that CNN has joined with MSNBC to shot down Hillary, it all started when she had to much of a lead across the country. Suddenly Obama came on the scene, with money to burn. It seems that the "good old boys club" just can stand to see a female as President. Just like they could not see female's being able to vote before blacks were given the vote. Black males, of course.
Here we go again and it just means more of the same old song and dance.
Obama is not qualified to be President and will make mistakes that could cost us dearly. But that's OK becuase he's a male.
As for me if Obama is President I'm going to take my sons (3) and move to Costa Rica so they won't be drafted into the service to fight the wars that will result from Obama's and Congress's errors.

End it now, elect Hillary and just watch things get cleaned up and in order. Super delegates take note and start counting the number of Democrats you will lose to McCain in November if you try to "force" another hand picked MALE for President down your throats.

rusty   February 22nd, 2008 7:35 pm ET

This race is just now reaching its critical point. It's pretty obvious that Obama has run an incredibly efficient campaign, in comparison to Hillary, and McCain. But, these next few weeks are going to pretty much tell the tale, barring any shady back room deals.

d   February 22nd, 2008 7:38 pm ET

I thought Campbell Brown did a terrible job last nite. She cut off Hilliary more than once. I did not see her stop Obama rattling on.

AJ, IL   February 22nd, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Thank you for your contribution to American society Hillary. I hope you continue to represent New York as a Senator in many years to come. You have a great place in the hearts of the Democratic Party. Now with all that said…

GO OBAMA! I'M FIRED UP AND READY TO GO!

David   February 22nd, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Good Luck Obama for Ohio and TEXAS!!!!!!!!!
Yes We can!!!!!!!!!!

Ralph Kerry   February 22nd, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Hillary has lost 11 states in a row by large margins. This makes a strong statement.

Obama 08

VlS   February 22nd, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Hillary is the right choice for all of us. OBama supporters are temporary. they will flow away when during November elections with John McCain. If democratcs want another Republican house than vote Obama..
It is only Hillary who can make difference the rest are all cowboys with no cattle.
Thanks
VLS

Stephen   February 22nd, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Lets stick with the facts and not media opinion. Let voters make up their own minds and stop trying to sway voters. If Obama is as great as many people seem to think he is then he doesnt need the help of the media to glorify him. Without the media Obama has nothing but "just words"

Byron Goodgame   February 22nd, 2008 7:42 pm ET

To be fair to Wolf, this was one of the more non bias articles I"ve seen written since I've started looking at these blogs this week.

catmom   February 22nd, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Perhaps if CNN and other media outlets had given Mrs. Clinton fair coverage rather than always finding something, anything negative they could find to say about her we would have seen this side of her. Her coverage without a doubt has been the most negative coverage of a candidate ever. On the other hand everything about Obama has been very positive.

rodrigo   February 22nd, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Wolf,

You tell it like it is….I wish people on this blog stop tearing each other down and be thankful for the way you conduct your shows, interviews, etc…

HRC camp can't get over the fact she is behind and not liked as much as Obama.

Obama was winning the debate last night until the last minute when HRC basically surrendered the nomination….Had she been like this from the get go she not have found herself in the predicament.

It is clear that Obama is the Uniter of the two…. With him is not about I but about We. Fact.

scott   February 22nd, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Its funny how all the Obama fans like to call hillary Power hungry, This guy hasn't even barely started a political carreer and asks to be president, talk and think about who is really power hungry. and it is true CNN really isn't the channel it use to be which is sad because at one time I really thought Wolf was alittle bipartisent and really didn't show his personal veiws. It was always refreshing to see news in a oldstyle real way like it was when growing up. you maybe remember the days before tabloid journalisim. back when they asked real questions and got real answers. I doubt that if Nixon was still around and in office he would of ever been pushed or impeached. And we all know FOX would give him man of the year. One thing I really find funny is that they are now all saying over there she needs to show the world the opened up Hillary. If she would have done that before and I believe still now everyone would say shes good but shes soft, we cant have a soft women in office. and of course you can never say anything wrong aboput BO because nomatter what they all say he is black so they all have to walk gently or they are bashing him. When was the last time you ever saw a person kicked off TV or Radio for saying anything dirogratory about a woman (unless they were black)

santosh   February 22nd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Watch CNN and MSNBC,Media strongly support OBAMA.Americans love those media which are unbiased.

CNN=OBAMA

Best of luck Obama.

Carol12345   February 22nd, 2008 7:44 pm ET

1st choice: Hillary Clinton
2nd choice: John McCain

QuietStormX   February 22nd, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Come March 4th, truth will be told for Her and Bill. I expect Barack Obama will due quite well in all four contests. I don't think Hillary will get the support people in her campaign expect. The mountain is too high to climb…. Barack Obama has "RUN" a better campaign and people want a real "Change". It will be better for the country and world!

She was saying on March 5th goodbye in the end. Body Language says allot.

Micahel Guinn, Ventura, CA   February 22nd, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Hillary has done much for this country- especially poor children and women- therefore, she has helped us all. However, it's a new day and Barack Obama will be the nominee and the next President.
Thanks for all you have done, keep working in the Senate for the American people. I wish you the very best, but this race is over.

Haley, VA   February 22nd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Stop bashing CNN. CNN does not vote, people do. I for one, don't believe people are that easily swayed. I'm voting for the candidate of my choice because I want to vote that way. Not because CNN is telling me to.

It's a news station, and that's it.

Barb   February 22nd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

that makes two today that didn't get posted

CH   February 22nd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Clinton is a wonderful! As a Black Male Im voting for Clinton. She is strong on all the issues of importance. Obama's Healthcare Plan to fine parents and poor people who can't afford to purchase his mandated health care plan is unconstitutional. The Obama Plan will have a certain group ol supposedly low cost insurance and if you dont purchase it and go to the emergency room you will be fined. Obama's Plan also will not carry over if you lose your job! Clinton's Plan will carry over even if you lose your job! People please know the issues and vote for the Best Person! Hillary's Track Record is great.

Black Texan For Hillary Clinton Here

military in utah   February 22nd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Its the media, its the media, its the media. Bush tried the same thing. He blamed low approval ratings on the media when it was actually he and his administration doing a very poor job. Wolf is just reporting what he sees and hears and frames it based on his journalistic experience. Don't mistake CNN for Fox News, or as Keith Oberman says, "Fixed News Channel"

Keep up the good work Wolf.

George   February 22nd, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Hillary all the way for me. In these troubled times with the economy and nuclear weapons and terrorist threats, I would want Hillary in charge. She is much tougher and wouldn't stand for any garbage.

Darren, KS   February 22nd, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Hillary is already at the top of her game, and we've all seen what happened to her campaign. She's good when she's winning, but any adverse situation, she loses it.

Vote McCain 08

Amy, Kazoo   February 22nd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

chechong, that's a funny comment coming from someone with a name like yours. maybe scale back on the smoke and you won't be so given to lame, incorrect conspiracy theories.

Jim   February 22nd, 2008 7:52 pm ET

You could clearly tell from the debate that Obama spent most of his time thinking how to respond. Looking into space, writing and more writing. If he really had substance he wouldn't have had to constantly be writing and thinking how to respond. Didn't anyone notice that his come backs were nothing more than reciting parts of his standard speech over again. That's all he is. If last nights debate was a college test, with questions of what and how. His hows would be blank. The fry cook at McDonalds can come up with thoughts, it's how your going to accomplish them that makes you real. Obama is a cartoon, and YES, all those blindly supporting him ARE delusional. Including Wolf….a big Obama fan….

Janice   February 22nd, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Last night's debate was not all that. Obama at times seemed like he was copying her. I think that the press left out some of her major points. Neither of them looked that comfortable. Obama does have more chrisma than Hillary but she knows a lot more about the real world than he does. The way it really works and will work or NOT! I believe there is a lot more money behind him and that is what is making him. He is a great speaker and with the money behind him he is giving Hillary a hard run. But considering all of that.she is still very close to him in the polls. She is a woman and he is a man. He does not have to be better to get the job!

Hillary we have come a long way, but not far enough! I hope you can pull this off.

Cheryl   February 22nd, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Obama the new "Profit" of 2008. Please………

Independent-Latina-voter, Salt Lake City, UT   February 22nd, 2008 7:55 pm ET

To Will, who says that Obama cannot carry Texas, New Mexico, etc., PLEASE and you think that Clinton with a 47-50% disapproval rating among likely voters will win?!

All you have to do is check out what Obama has done, he has come from behind, he has raised more money, has won 11 of the last contests.

Really, people, this election is about CHANGE! Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton is NOT change!

OBAMA CAN! 08

Seth   February 22nd, 2008 7:55 pm ET

What I don't get is why Obama doesn't say the obvious. If Hillary wins, McCain wins by a landslide with all the independents and dems (me) that will vote for him. If Obama wins, dems have legit chance. McCain vs Obama, two people of character discussing issues - that's what we need. You can say all you want about lack of Obama experience, but you can't question his character and I would proudly vote for him…and if Clinton wins, I'll jump on the McCain bus…this is what Obama should be saying for HIllary supporters and why she should drop out, for the good of the party.

Lee   February 22nd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

I am so sick of the media bias toward Hillary. On Lou Dobbs tonight Keith, Migel and Micheal were pathetic - not one positive word about Hillary. I find it utterly disgusting. Hillary cant, shes not blah blah blah - I am so tired of it.

Bring back Lou Dobbs - at least he is fair - negative or positive to both the show on tonight now is turned off my TV and I gone to another network.
Nice Job Lou Dobbs stand ins. You lost a viewer.

Lori   February 22nd, 2008 7:56 pm ET

If Bill were in that debate last night it would be all over for Obama!

al   February 22nd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

HILLARY U CAN DO IT IF U CRY!!!!! BUT U DIDNT.LOL

OBAMA 08

gene   February 22nd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

I am amazed by the media's complete ,not understanding the hispanic community. They lump them all together, when in fact they are different. Hispanic's in Texas are mostly Mexican and that is expected, as we border Mexico. Hillary relationship with the hispanic community goes all the way back to 1972 and they were Mexican then and today, they are still Mexican and they support Hillary. The population of blacks in Texas is 2,385,000 and hispanics is 8,392,000 and in case the Obama supporter's can not count, that almost 4 to 1 and Hillary is carrying the hispanic vote by 65% . Obama will carry the black vote by 80% and please get your calculators out and do the numbers, All will not vote, but the percentages will be the same. I will give the Obama supporter's another problem, google the black populations in the states that have already voted and the number of Democratic registered voters and with out a 80 to 90% black vote, he would have lost the following: South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, Missouri, Virginia, Maryland and the Virgin Islands. The only truly blue states that he won was Conn. and Wisconsin. All the rest are red states now and the fall.

NinaK   February 22nd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Somebody asked if Hillary's gold ribbing on her collar bothered anyone else, she had found it distracting. I agree, it took me a while to figure out what the heck she had on her neck. At first it looked like she had a couple of cute decorative coathanger heads on her jacket, then I thought they were extensions to her necklace, then upon a closeup view, i saw the ribbing was on her collar. Yes, it was somewhat distracting. But if she likes the outfit, that's what matters. I say, dress for yourself, do not dress to please others. It makes life a lot more fun and less stressful! (PS I am not a Hillary fan)

A few years back I was looking at a beautiful red dress splashed with a floral pattern. I kept looking at it and thought it was "too wild" for me. An elderly lady came by while I was still holding the dress and we started chatting. I told her I really liked the dress but thought it might be a little "too wild" for me. What she said to me was, "Honey, if you like the dress, buy it, you only live once." I bought the dress and, since then, I have acquired a beautiful and colorful wardrobe. And, I enjoyed wearing that dress.

JOHN   February 22nd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

I WONDER WHAT BILL WILL SAY IF HILLARY DOES LOOSE TEXAS. WILL SHE DO THE RIGHT THING AND GET OUT OF THE RACE OR WILL SHE TRY TO DIVIDE THE PARTY BY GOING AFTER FL. AMD MICH. IF SHE TRIES TO DIVIDE THE PARTY AND IT DOES'NT WORK AND OBAMA WINS HE WON'T PUT HER ON THE TICKET. I REALLY THINK HILLARY KNOWS IT'S JUST ABOUT OVER, BUT I DON'T THINK OLD SLICK WILLY WILL LET HER DROP OUT OF THE RACE BECAUSE HE WANTS BACK IN THE WHITE HOUSE WORSE THAN SHE DOES. IT'S ALSO TIME FOR US TO STOP BASHING THE DEM'S AND FIGHT TO KEEP MCCAIN OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE.

Mariann Pepitone   February 22nd, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Obama decided suddenly to run for the presidency and I believe he was preparing for it a year prior deciding to run. Gov. Patrick was teaching him the skills of talking with his speeches. If you notice when TV played Patrick talking and Obama in back you can tell they act alike. I believe if Obama wins the nomination (pray not) he will ask Patrice to be his VP. I am hoping she wins Texas and Ohio plus PA then go from there, She still has a chance so why did Wolf state on TV a older and younger running as president for the white house. Hillary is ten years younger than McCain and only two years out of her 50's. Obama wanted to make history preparing himself as the first black president elected in America as MLK day was approaching. Obama studied RFk speaking and TV showed RFK and Obama pictures side by side with RFK talking. Why doesn't he just be himself instead of acting the part of someone else.

Rivas   February 22nd, 2008 8:01 pm ET

I think Hillary has made great contributions to our nation, for which we are grateful, and she certainly has tremendous experience. My concern is, can she truly get Republicans to work with her so that our nation makes progress? That's my fear. She and her husband, fairly or not, are so disliked by many Republicans, that she won't be able to negotiate across the aisle. When she first tried to implement her health plan as First Lady, it was her manner of trying to get this accomplished that added to its ultimate failure. She has experience, but what good will that do if Republicans dig their heels in and fight her on everything, like they did Bill. I will vote for Barack because he has the ability to move us forward by uniting Democrats, Republicans and independents. He doesn't see Republicans or independents as enemies, as he has said. We are all Americans. And that's what we need. I fear that nominating Hillary, with all her baggage and negative feelings towards her and Bill, will cause us the lose the WH and we'll be stuck with another version of Bush.

W Murphy   February 22nd, 2008 8:02 pm ET

The reality of the media so totally controling this election is absolute shame. There is absolutley no doubt CNN is as guilty as every other network and at the end of the day who really pays the price. It is one thing to have an opinion and idenify it as well but what you boast continuiosly about, is being the best political team on TV , how about evenning out the your playing field especially and in paticular the Clinton, Obama race. It wouldn't matter what Hillary Clinton did or said or what she stands for, there is always that spin of negativety from you all. Bill Press indicated not to long ago on your show about that halo on Obama's head and what should be done with it, the only good comment that has been said for sometime. This election not only effects the U.S and all their people it directly effects everyone in the entire world. Wolf, you are a professional and one of the best at what you do but the network you work for is not in that same category by no means anymore. As I am sending this I hear, coming up how Hillary Clinton's campaign has spent 100,000 on sandwiches and 13,000 on pizza, as if it is her directly invoved with that, go figure. How about the guy with the halo, can we expect to get a report on his sandwich and pizza spending too, oh I forgot he raises more money.

Peter Canada 4 Obama!   February 22nd, 2008 8:03 pm ET

She will soon endorsed Obama because she has tried and she has changed her tactic or tone about him.

Don Luis   February 22nd, 2008 8:03 pm ET

There is no bashing towards Hillary on CNN! What I did see in last night's campaign was Hillary trying to dig herself out of the mud she herself made by taking cheap shots at Obama. Is that all she really has to win the American vote? Obama was quite intelligent at addressing Hillary's bickering, by saying she was only direction attention away from the real subjects the debate was suppose to deal with.

I see a very desperate Hillary campaign!
Hillary can't win the nomination by winning large states, you win by having the people behind you. Aren't we in a democratic country anymore?

Obama, you have the people behind you!!

COLLECTIVE WILL   February 22nd, 2008 8:03 pm ET

i hope the virtual fence is not anyone's solution for border security… that poll or radio tower technology doesnt look like it can stand up to a stone thrown at it or being shot down by a bullet… personnel have difficulties capturing a single animal on the loose… how can that technology detirmine exactly how many people in a large group like a fleeing riot have crossed the border… even with personnel using an alarm sysyem on the great wall of china did not keep invaders out… it looks like we dont want to learn from history… also the possiblility of terrorist on the US border just like on the Pakistan border doesnt seem important after 9/11… shifting blame seems to be everyone's solution

Eric   February 22nd, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Hillary, I sure hope and prey that you will hang in there for the North Carolina primary in May. I have been working so hard for you and i and my friends and family would love to have the chance to push you over the edge here.

Vote Hillary 2008 from North Carolina!!!

CaseyCT   February 22nd, 2008 8:05 pm ET

If Obama gets the nom. I will have to vote for McCain.
Obama will not win in the general election.

Fran   February 22nd, 2008 8:07 pm ET

I thought Sen. Clinton won this debate as she has most of the others. Sen. Obama is gifted but is a little immature at times and a little too self-adoring. I want a President not an icon. I dont think I can vote for Sen. Obama if he is the nominee which is too bad since I dont think McCain is the answer. This country is in need of the pros. We've seen what incompetance looks like. We've seen where we get when we pick a president based on "likeability". And yes, 75% of the country cant be wrong. The media is biased against Hillary Clinton. There will be books written about this primary campaign and the role of the media.

Dhandapany   February 22nd, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Hillary is GR8. One should need so generous attitude to accept her/his defeat in polite way….. Whether she wins or loose..She has a unique place in American hearts. Her vision are clear and hope if she allowed to become as president " She will make history".

CNN why are you holding up my post?   February 22nd, 2008 8:09 pm ET

For those who say Sen. Obama is not experienced enough, I have 2 questions for you:

1. Have you actually visited the Obama website (if you can actually bring yourself to read)?

2. If Bill Gates asked your opinion before he formed Microsoft years ago, aren't you one of those who would have said "no, you are too young"?

Enough of these non-visionary, non-leaders.

We are moving on.

Paige   February 22nd, 2008 8:09 pm ET

I actually think Obama has a better chance at McCain than Hillary. McCain is well respected and has been around forever and all that. But he's starting to get a little spooky with his sense of entitlement. Hillary has a bit of that too and I don't think folks are chiefl executives who are all ego (uh, bush anyone) who forget what that level of leadership is about.

jaysum   February 22nd, 2008 8:11 pm ET

I agree with an earlier blooger, most of obama supporter either work or in college, trying to get ahead in life. Well as Clinton supporter seem to not work and are looking for hand-out, and do nothing but complains that CNN is bias. Stop complaining and get a job

tedd   February 22nd, 2008 8:12 pm ET

I am not here to bash anyone, but i have a question for those who say they would not vote for barack if he wins the nomination"WHY", Barack has done nothing but run for president, and seems to be doing a pretty good job of it. He has not attacked HC on anything but the issues, and rather you want to admit it……..the guy is very intelligent.
So what is the problem. If hillary is catching hell in the media and elswhere, you cant blame barack for it, mostly of her own doing.

Mark   February 22nd, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Vice-president sounds fine to me. If Obama wins Texas and/or Ohio Hillary should consider the VEEP position. An UNBEATABLE democratic ticket - a team with inspiration AND experience, and a path to the presidency for her in 2016!

Obama and Hillary alone will have tough time winning against McCain once the republican hate machine really gets going. They should consider this!

debbie   February 22nd, 2008 8:12 pm ET

if Hillary losses the primary i wont vote for Obama.Like a lot of democrats i'll vote for McCain.

PCS / North Carolina   February 22nd, 2008 8:16 pm E