CNN

"The funny thing is, the "little people" at the Black State of the Union defended him in their blind idol worship"!

LOL!LOL!LOL! It's more than "the little people" that are singing OBAMA'S praises!!!

Let me tell you another "funny thing"...Everyone of those "little people" (as you have called them) have the capacity and influence to GET THE VOTE OUT for OBAMA!!!!!! And they will!!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!!

The entire Clinton campaign for President is about Bill and Hillary. When, in history, has anyone remarked on his/her spouse as much as Hillary Clinton has? This is a candidate with personal strength? I don't think so!

Thank goodness for SNL, The Economist, and Newsweek. Look at the article by Samuelson on Newsweek.com – finally the media is coming out of the Obama swoon. It has become obvious and ridiculous – where is the reason here? Al Gore was right in this day of television millions can be swayed to take a course that is fraught with danger. We are being brainwashed by CNN, Fox, MSNBC and other television impartial journalists to think Obama is better than he is- why are they not bringing up the strong Revko connection? Asking him more pointed questions on the inaccurate mailings and quoting his flip flops? This will not be published as they always take me out in moderation.

The black voters have a lot of nerve to just leave Sen. Clinton hanging. She is seemingly the only person who cares. Yes I do agree that her apology was not from the heart, but I also feel like it shouldn't have been. What Bill Clinton says shouldn't reflect on Hillary. Especially if no one is going to consider the comments of other candidates spouses. For example Mrs. Obama. Never been proud of her country. The whole U.S. of A should be appalled with her comment. Let alone the black voters who should be wondering how she even thought of something so stupid to say in the first place.
Hillary is not perfect, but who would want a perfect person running the country anyway.
It takes struggle and hardships to build integrity and character.
What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger Hillary 08

Hillary spoke to day on the sky oping up and the light shining down on her meant "she's the one". I think that is blasphamey, what does that remind you of in the good book?

I can't wait to see who the nominee will be, but democrats must join together in the end for our party's sake. We need to stop this bickering back and forth. If we continue, our party will self-destruct and we will see McCain in office.

Hillary, didn't offer full regrets, she said "IF" the comments were offensive, she apologized. That was not an apology.

This is a late apology and another political move by the Clinton camp to garner black votes. Shame. Shame. She's done everything except accuse the man's mother of pickpocketing Chelsea at the mall.

What's next Hil? Please concede and get behind Obama and unite the party. Only one candidate can beat McCain and that's Obama.

For those of you that decry Obama's lack of experience, I challenge you to name one Clinton accomplishment.

Best To All

So...Jake, and the other white male voters who drank the Obama Kool-Aid, Obama is not the Messiah, and his brilliant marketing machine is simply working you over. He didn't appear at the State of the Black Union conference because he no longer needs the black vote. He's too afraid to alienate the white male voters, so he's NOW trying not to appear black.... That's simply "playing the race card".

Hillary hasn't played the "gender card". One of the reasons older women support Hillary is she stayed in her marriage for her child. We understand that.

What I don't get is how women could see African-Americans support a black nominee, but women won't support a fellow woman as the nominee. Men have so fooled us, we don't even support one of our own! Shame on you!

Obama is an opportuniist and a hyppocrite. I bet you if there were primaries in Loisiana he would have been there in the black forum.

IT'S A FACT THAT HILLARY CLINTON IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE THAT HAS THE EXPERIENCE AND A GREAT RECORD TO FALL BACK ON. SHE IS A FIGHTER NOT A DEVIDER, SHE IS HONEST AND SPEAKS FROM HER HEART. I HOPE AMERICANS REALIZE AND RESEARCH THIS OBAMA, BEFORE YOU GO OUT AND VOTE FOR A CANDIDATE THAT HAS NO EXPERIENCE JUST LIKE BUSH THE 2ND IN THE BEGINNING OF THIS DECADE. HE OFFERED CHANGE AND A BUNCH OF OTHER FALSE HOPES JUST LIKE OBAMA DID, AND LOOK WHERE WE ARE.

Hillary represents EXPERIENCE or PERSPIRATION!

Obama represents HOPE or INSPIRATION!

It would seem the line is the sand is drawn: PERSPIRATION versus INSPIRATION, and INSPIRATION is winning.

What is it with the Clintons? Why do they attract such negative attention? Why are so many people interested in Hillary Clinton's personal life? That's her business. Who, after all, is perfect?

give it up hilary

The Clintons only pander to African-Americans. Very superficial. People must see that.

What pleasure I find in listening to Democrats say about the Clintons what the Republicans have been saying for years.

The point here is that Hillary came to the State of the Black Union, whereas Barak did not!

Yes, this disrespectful action of Obama should, indeed, raise a red flag about his campaign and its vested interests!

This has to be an issue of discussion among all democrats and, specially, the black voters who have shown their unequivocal preference for Obama.

There is still time to reconsider your choice and vote for Hillary in the next primaries, particularly Texas and Ohio.

She is still alive. And She will be alive in the end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The reason is very simple: America needs her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Media, I do not believe you. You are not for our people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone see Obama's responses to reporters about the Ohio mailer?

He couldn't even answer the questions! UHHHHH UH UH UH UHHHHH

Sorry – but I don't want someone who can't even answer a simple question from a reporter – how are you going to answer questions from military leaders, and leaders from other countries?!?? "I'm sorry, I'll have to ask staff." Sorry – not good enough!

HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT! SHE HAS ANSWERS AND SOLUTIONS!!!

Wow, an apology. Maybe she and her husband would both like to apologize for NAFTA. Oh, they still support that don't they.

Why isn't everyone talking about Obama leading everyone to believe he had such a clean slate. Finally in the debate John King brought the truth out about Obama taking 91 million in Lobbyist money and refusing to release where the money went. That is what should have made headlines. Obama also supported NAFTA. He lied about Rezko too. In the other debate he said he worked on a deal for about 5hrs. When in fact that is where Obama got his start. Obama paid 3000 thousand below market value for his house from Resko. He is arrogant, a liar, and a fraud. He is the same old politics only worse and you think he can unite people. Gimme a break

Eveytime Hillary opens her mouth, she keeps mentioning that she has 35 years of experience. With ther experience she voted for the war in Iraq, she voted to declare the Iranian National Guard a terrorist organization. Everytime she uses her experience to vote for something it turned out to be a diaster for the American people. If that is the type of experience she is running on. I want no part of it.

Bill Clinton did not say anything wrong or racist in South Carolina. The African Americans were just looking for an excuse not to vote for Hillary because they want one of their own, Obama, to be President. The black community should acknowledge that fact and not try to trump up pretextual reasons for their abandoning Hillary.

Ed K, You have it wrong. Bad convictions will lead one to destruction.
The whole idea is to climb up, live by truth and be free. We may forgive,
but we will never forget.

It is too late for the Clintons Obama has brought about real change and it cannot be stopped. He will unite the American people once again like on 9/11. Get ready America for the 44th president of the United States Sen. Barack Obama.

YES WE CAN
SI SE PUEDE

Everybody apparently forgot that only three months ago nobody knew who Obama was, but Oprah did. . . if the candidate hadn't been embraced by the media at all levels, as (truly) good as he and his campaign are, he would've been over by Super Tuesday. Or probably poor forgotten Edwards would have emerged stronger, and the story would've been different.

On the other hand, Hillary has managed to keep his 40sh % of support. With all the popularity and strength that Obama has now, this is quite remarkable.

Failure to release tax returns only shows one thing...there are skeletons in the Clinton close. Anyone who is still behind Hillary should look at the video on YouTube, "The Video Hillary doesn't want you to see"...the story of her dealings with Ron Paul. Hillary is someone just like her husband Bill, who will say anything to anyone in order to get what they want.

unfortunately some men have no respect for women, maybe they come from else were not from a woman.
Please give me a break with your comment about the former President
just get a life, most of you are such an (hypocrit) or maybe memories problem.
Hillary for president 08

I couldn't believe that Obama didn't attend the State of the Black Union forum. I believe that he does take your vote for granted. Hillary has always been a supportor of African Americans,human, children and women rights.

I strongly disagree with in this comment of infedility . Maybe you should look under your bed to see if there ie someone there. Usually people who critisize are the big offenders. Somebody putting their lives on hold for a big purpose is a very noble character. What have they done to you goys ?. Taken your money? Destroyed your lives? Come on . Is it because you think you are greater than the people in the congress. Ask yourselves why voted for the wrong person ?

Hillary's so desperate to win that she'll do anything now. Too late...Obama will be our next President.

She is a stronger candidate, wiser, more experienced, and has much
more substance than her rival.

The Obama debate skit on SNL... presented last night, was the best picture we have had so far! Leave it to comedy to hear truth. He even has CNN sucked in. Hard questions by people or media are totally absent from these debates. If I hear one more time..."will you be ready on the first day?" I will turn to drinking. Who cares about what Bill Clinton or John McCain have to say about sex?

Hillary has a record and probably the only record to challenge of the two candidates. Happy to see Ralph Nader back in the mix!!!! Never thought I would say that. This country needs to get out of the malls and get real about words. Where were all the young people when we went into this war? In the malls? In their iPods? Why Obama does not address to his own people speaks volumes! I would love to see Ralph in Ohio at the next debate so democrats get their head out of the sand. What a mess with all this "happy hoping". tor

This is very important for Hillary, but not as a presidential candidate. Voting in Louisiana is done, she has no reason to be there, except for the fact that she honestly and genuinely cares about minorities.
People are saying that this event and her rage over Obama fliers are just tactics, but in both instances, her emotions were so obvious, that I think we're seeing the real Hillary.
I just hope its not too late for her campaign.

There is racism, sexism and ageism running rampant in this campaign.
FROM ALL SIDES !!!!!
That is human nature.... Differences are the first thing to separate us...
When it comes down to the nitty gritty...Bill Clinton has done a lot for the black community. It is amazing how they are ready to hang him for making one remark. He is the one who should be mad for everyone he helped who now turns their back on him.
Get real people.

How true! How true! Hillary just go away!

Forgiveness is the key to success and a good life. Some people learn it...some don't. The don'ts normally have a bad outlook on life...because they haven't learn how to forgive earlier in thier lives. Go Hillary!

A word used in the article, "handedly" does not exist. Someone should check these things.

Bill and Hillary both have spent their entire adult lives helping all people and working for justice and opportunities for everyone no matter the color of their skin. But that apparently doesn't matter to 90% of African-Americans who give their votes to a man whom we know next to nothing about and they SAY it's because he shares a skin pigment with them.

I don't think that was the dream Dr. King talked about.

Hilary showed up in a place where there are no votes for her. Political courage. She came to talk about issues. And her positions on those issues. The Chosen One couldn't care less. He was too busy. More and more he sounds like Elmer Gantry to me.

Moreover, it shows that much of the Clinton mystique (good or bad) is Bill Clinton. Without the 'Clinton' name-tag, she wouldn't have a prayer of a chance in politics. It's easier to reign in Bill during the campaign. Will it be possible to do so if she's in the WH again? The Clintons have been up to shenanigans all their political lives. It's likely that old habits die hard and they (particularly Bill) have been up to the same since their WH days. Will all that begin coming out if she becomes the nominee and is under national scrutiny? The secrecy of the Clinton WH universal health care scheme was matched by the secrecy of the Bush WH every scheme and frankly, it is likely that this secret behavior will only continue with the Clintons again.

I think everyone is finally seeing through this woman and her powerful connection. It gives me great optimism to see the American people making a clear and decisive decision against her. Go Obama!

If Obama wins the democratic nomination I will vote for Nadar.

too little, too late... why is it that Hillary always sounds like she's lecturing her audience? Why does she always come off like she is a "nun" admonishing us, with her I know what's best attitude?

Is it just me?

blah blah blah...IT'S OVER!!! Concede and spare us all from having to witness another second of this charade. Obama will be the next President, go back to New York.

Let's see how long Hill stays after this failed campaign. Prediction: she's gone within one year.

Wow,
I have never read such hateful statements like the ones that are comming from the Obama supporters. Poor sportsmanship, lack of respect and th ereasoning is all behind that Hillary is running against him and they are both neck and neck. People need to look at the numbers and understand that we both have 2 great canidates. Obama supportesr, don't divide people. He is not Jesus Christ. He is a person, a politician just like all the rest. Calm down and provide good reasons of why you will vote for him. This is more serious then you maybe taking it.

Hillary says: "I am very respectful and understanding of people voting however they choose," Clinton said during a question-and-answer session at the forum. "You know there is no entitlement here. There is no guarantee. People should make up their minds on whatever basis they think is important."

Apparently she doesn't think this applies to Superdelegates. Hillary doesn't respect their role to reflect the popular vote, who have made up their minds. And she doesn't respect Kennedy's and Kerry's endorsement either, which were done BEFORE the vote. Can people see her insincerity? All she does is pander, pander, pander. Aaargh!

Ultimately, your husbands comments in SC caused you to fail. So, to recap: He cheats on you time and again. He sabatoges your campaign, and acts like a child. Why are you with him again? And this is strenthening women nationally?

I would think you would want to show that women don't need to stay around that garbage.
supported,, ur hubby is a player

I wish she would concede and retire. She is dividing the party and trying to win at all costs. I am disgusted by her tactics and tantrums.

Furthermore, the USA deserves more than a Clinton redux. I do not think we have to endure another personal saga while "THEY (Bill and Hill) attempt to run a country. Shouldn't this be illegal somewhere with respect to the 22nd amendment (term limits). Please spare us.

These little events are revelations in character for Hillary and Barack – she shows up because it is important...he does not. Some nominee you all seem to want to vote for...

I support you!!!!

Bill Clinton was stating a fact in SC. It is a shame it was blown into what happened.
Looking at the last several months objectively, Bias, sexism and racism have been in full display – not against Senator Obama – against Hillary.
Perhaps it is time for this nation to wake up and see things as they are.
Senator Obama's Pastor can speak against white people, Sneator Obama's wife can say that she has never been proud of this nation until now. Bill Clinton cannot state a fact without having it held against Senator Clinton.
This is not just, it is not fair, it is not right. When is this nation going to see things for what they really are?

Sandra

I don't truly believe his comments would have had any significant effect if the racial bigotry meter wasn't truned up so high by the media and the black voters who still choose to see themselves as the disinfranchised in this country. Under the guise of history, the political correctness of this election seems to apply only to race. It isn't the relationship between Bill & Hillary that's effected her campaign. It's the fact that sexism is so much more acceptable than racism. Most women don't have to look to Hillary's relationship with her husband or her gender to make an informed decision about a candidate's electability, black, white, male or female. I don't believe you can say the same for "some" of the black voters.

For the first time in the history of this country, black voters have turned out in record numbers. It's not because there is a woman running and for sure it would be different if her opponent was a white male. Women have always appreciated the opportunity to vote. We had to fight harder for it. Black men could vote for almost 30+ years prior to women winning the same right. So to say this is about Bill Clinton's effect on who black voters would vote is a ridiculous notion given the candidates are black and female.

Once again CNN misses the *real* story. The reason Hillary Clinton attended the State of the Black Union conference, and Barack Obama did not, is because Obama believes that he must keep black voters at arm's length in order to comfort white voters.

In other words, Obama is afraid that if he attends a black conference, where black scholars, politicians, educators, and community activists will discuss issues that make some white voters uncomfortable (e.g. economic disparities that have their roots in racial injustice), then white voters will consider him too "black-identified" and run to another candidate. Let's not forget that when Obama visited black churches early in the race, he purposely did not put many of those planned visits on his public itinerary because he did not want the media publishing "and again, Obama visits another black church today".

Let's face it, the only reason many white voters support Obama is because they believe he "transcends race" which is a code word for "doesn't force us to face the racial problems in our country and how they have affected adversely communities of color."

As usual, black voters are completely ignored by republican candidates and are taken for granted by the democratic front-runner. (McCain and Huckbee were also invited).

While 80-90% of black voters voted for Senator Obama, allowing him to win states like Virginia and South Carolina, and also the District of Columbia, Obama refuses to attend a State of the Black Union conference because he knows he can take the black votes for granted , but he can't afford to alienate psuedo-"color blind" white voters. Does anyone think Huckabee would decline an invitation to attend an evangelical political conference or that McCain could afford to snub a conservative conference? Has America really come a along way? No. Not if white voters won't vote for a black candidate unless he keeps his distance from black conferences.

I think Mrs Clinton has been doing a wonderful job. but lets give the credit to Mr Obama for he is soo inspirational. I do wish all of them the best.

I AGREE!

I wish everyone would realize that Hillary Clinton is an advocate for women, minorities, children, civil rights and human rights. She has done nothing but put herself through college and work for peoples rights and well being her entire life. Why everyone wants to demonize this amazing woman is truly beyond my comprehension. The Lewinsky matter happened more than ten years ago and all she did was get her face slapped in that public humiliationin which she had no part. It's time to move on with that issue and start to realize that Hillary is the strongest woman in politics today and has the backbone to fix the horrible state that the Bush administration has left us in. For all you out there bashing her, I have this to say. You have made your comments perfectly clear. Not only in what you've said about this woman; but also in your electing the current president twice while the rest of us stood on the sidelines screaming in desperation. Now it is our turn to speak. I say, let's move on, treat Hillsry with respect and attempt to stabilize out country and world which has spiraled quickly down-hill for the past seven years!

I think the media has fundamentally helped Obama strengthen his campaign and it is unfair to blame Bill Clinton if his wife is not doing better. She ran and is running an outstanding campaign despite the media... I kind of feel that the decline and fall of American has officially begun, for the strength of democracy relies on the competence of the press and our press is nothing but a circus.

GO HILLARY!

I'm behind you 100%.

I am happy to see Hillary trying to re-establish a part of her base. It looks like Obama is taking the black voters for granted by not attending.

Oh my God, would you people GET OVER Bill Clinton's infidelity?! Is he running for president? No, his wife is. And she's experienced and lays out specific solutions to major problems in this country. She's been torn down by the public and the media since she lost Iowa in January, yet she's still fighting for what she believes in.

Sadly, this doesn't seem to matter to many Democrats. They hate her so much that they refuse to even research her platforms A LITTLE BIT. And since they're Democrats, their only other option is Barack Obama, who may not have any experience nor solutions to our ridiculous problems, but he's not Hillary Clinton, so that's good enough.

It makes me sick that I may have to vote for Obama in November because many Democrats didn't take the time to research Clinton, outside from remembering the infidelities of her husband.

I WISH BOTH CANDIDATES WOULD ADDRESS ONE VERY IMPORTANT CONCERN. What has either done of significance since becoming a Senator? Just give me five MAJOR accomplishments. Politicians make all kinds of promises during a campaign. Then once elected they make excuses for NOT being able to keep the campaign promises. The more typical excuse is, it is not my fault as the other party did not cooperate. Examples: Hillary Clinton promised thousands of new jobs for Upstate NY, and since she became Senator we have more than 100,000 FEWER jobs. Everytime I hear an Obama supporter asked what he has accomplished they sidestep the question. What a great way to decide to vote for a candidate all flash an no substance. May I have some answers please?

JB
I agree with you 100%

A truly presidential figure would remember Harry Truman's adage, "The buck stops here." For Mrs. Clinton to "regret" what her husband did rather than apologize for it reveals more of the teflon politician her than the leader she claims to be.

This is scary. Obama has been getting more Republican votes in the OPEN primarys than some of the Republicans running. The Republicans are asking their sheep to vote for Obama because he will be easier to beat in Nov. This strategy has been known to political insiders ever since open primarys began. Those same voters will vote for McCain in the fall and the Democrats will lose again. This is the Republican's new secret swiftboating weapon and the Democrats were too stupid to see it coming.

i still go with experienced ...Hillary is the one...Obama thinks he know what he`s doing

Way to go, CNN. It used to be that the media was one of society's last bastions of proper English, but apparently you're now letting anybody with a computer submit articles for you:

"Despite the Clintons' longtime popularity in the African-American community, the New York senator has lost the black vote handedly to Obama in every primary contest to date."

The word you're looking for is "Handily", not "Handedly". How about running stuff past a spell-check and/or an editor before you publish it? 10 years ago I would have been appalled at you allowing a sophomoric mistake like this making its way into public view. Sadly, now it's the rule rather than the exception.

I agree JB. How does this empower women?

"I resolved at a very young age that I'd been blessed and that I was called by my faith and by my upbringing to do what I could to give others the same opportunities and blessings that I took for granted," Clinton is also seen saying in the ad.

Oh no, another one who believes that she was called by God or her faith for this position!

Please focus on where a president election should be.

CNN is running too far away.

I saw her "performance" yesterday on CSPAN, she is an insult to any and every intelligent African American. Her message was completely void of any real meaning, and insulted our communitie's intelligence. Everything she spoke about out is a ploy to win our support, when are you going to be real with our community Hillary? Clearly we are being real with you by supporting Obama, a candidate who is truthful and honest. Take a hint.

Obama 08!

JB..you are beating a dead horse! It's time to stop it. What happens in any marriage should be personal and of no interest to others. Let it go! We should only be interested in who is qualified to run our country and I think you know, as well as I, that Mrs. Clinton is very well qualified to do that. Her personal life should be of no concern to you or anyone else. The same goes for John McCain.

What a non apology! "If anyone was offended by anything that was said, whether it was meant or not..." Hillary can't be honest, can she? Now she uses Rove's tactics to attack Obama. Time to end the campaign, Mrs. Clinton.

In the middle of a tight political campaign, Obama is right to stay in the states where people need to meet him, hear him and will be voting on March 4 for a presidential nominee.
With all due respect to Mr. Smiley and the Forum, it isn't fair to expect him (or anyone serious about winning in OH and TX) to drop everything and run to the Forum because they happen to be holding it during the campaign

I think many people expected Obama to be there because he's African-American. It is important to understand that he is running for the Presidency of ALL America, not just Black America. Right now he is needed in OH and TX (which happen to have millions of black voters too).
Obama made the right choice for him. Perhaps Hillary made the right choice for her. No one should have hurt feelings.

Hillary has done nothing on her own that can be considered a succes. She has failed at everything, except her election as a US Senator from New York, a sympathy vote from that state. She has failed in her marriage, failed in motherhood, failed in every effort to try and shape public policy and now failed in her attempt to secure the Democratic nomination for President despite having $130 million dollars in the bank and the support of the DNC. Why would an organization with some much to win waste so much money on her.

cnn-you need to get out of your obama bubble and listen to the rest of the country.Last nights snl was a snapshot of what you people look like to the rest of the country.Love Obama-hate Hillary--you journalists are a joke you have absolutely no credibility anymore-Chris matthews and you guys are pimps for Obama-David Schuster has made that word permissable.You need to interview people that are refusng to vote for Obama-comon get real.

Well said, Hillary, and well done! Nothing much to gain, and you attended the SOBU anyway. Of course, I was rooting for you before and still am.

Hillary 08

Bill Clintons remarks only demonstrated that Clintons only use the African Americans for votes, but may not really love them at heart.

I fail to see how Hillary did not know the emotional importance MLK plays in African American lives.

Hillary – I respect you, your decisions and thank you for making time to attend this forum. As a Black woman, I can state your accomplishments & of that I am very proud. I do think the reality is that Black Americans choose the democratic nominee when all is said and done and they are handidly choose Barack... not because of anything you did or didn't do, not because of what Bill did or didn't say, but let's face it... the race card has been played with Barack & even though he and his supporters wouldn't admit it – race and gender are playing a big part here! Case in point – I ask my Black friends what Barack's positions are, what he has done and not one of them can provide an answer! They haven't even been to his web-page. My prayer is that if he wins, that he is authentic – otherwise we may be being sheep.

Hopefully, this is the beginning of the end of her campaign. If she drags this out, it will be painful to watch.
First Hillary, and then Bill Clinton proved to everyone that having and unelected second president hanging around in the White house with no accountable agenda... not a good idea.

In retrospect, it seems to me Bill Clinton might have contributed in a substantial way to Obama's momentum.

We will know only when we read the History.

hillery spoke about the civil rights, womens rights, human rights,what about the white males rights, I guess she figures she will not be getting any white male votes " GO FIGURE. Mr. tired of being everyones scape goat ! ROBERT

The bigger apology needed is to explain why you are still around, and continuing to drive a wedge through the Democratic party, in the face of overwhelming public opinion that you (and Bill) are yesterday's tired, old news.

Hillary Clinton showed great courage in attending the forum especially after comments from Al Sharpton .

Hillary's comments sound hollow and insincere.

For weeks after her husband's vitriolic outbursts and the calls of many in the Democratic party for Clinton to back off, he did not and Hillary and her campaign continued to vigorously support Bill's input in the campaign.

This was one of many missteps and miscalculations of Hillary's campaign. Both she and Bill were counting on America's legacy of racial division to scare white voters from supporting Obama. Instead, more and more Whites began to support Obama as he preached a message of hope and optimism and more and more African Americans began to support Obama, not because he was Black but because of the harshness of the Billary's tactics, Black America realized Obama was a viable candidate.

Billary's only regret is they did not receive the desired outcome in playing the race card.

WHY IS HILLARY HELD TO A DIFFERENT STANDARD THAN OBAMA?
IS IT BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN? LAST WEEK MICHELLE OBAMA
MADE A COMMENT "THAT THE FIRST TIME IN MY ADULT LIFE I CAN SAY I AM PROUD OF MY COUNTRY" AND REALLY NOTHING IS BEING SAID ABOUT IT. MAYBE OBAMA CAMP HAS BETTER SPIN DOCTORS THAN HILLARY. IT IS TIME THE VOTERS STOP TAKE A
LOOK BACK TO 1976, WHEN ANOTHER INSPIRATION SPEAKER WAS VOTED IN TO WHITE HOUSE AND LETS FACE ALL HE HAD WAS WORDS, NO ACTION. OR MAYBE WE SHOULD LOOK BACK TO 1972 WHEN GEORGE MCGOVERN BROUGHT OUT ALL THE YOUNG VOTERS DURING A TIME OF WAR. DOES ANY OF THIS SOUND FAMILIAR. MAYBE HISTORY DOES REPEAT ITSELF AND THAT WHY HILLARY IS WINNING THE VOTE FROM OLDER WOMEN!!

The Clintons are users and when they get what they are after they revert back to their old antics. She couldn't care less about what he says or does as long as she can use it to her advantage. She'll never dump him – too much $ involved

I really hope that Hillary doesn't decide to quit. Without her as the straw person Obama's momentum may slow. I have to admit I really can't stand her or her low life husband. I hope that her downfall is by the death of a thousand cuts and she will be seen forh what she really is and then we will finally know what is means. She has copied Bush/Cheney in secrecy and hiring "loyalists". This is not a good manager and if she can't control her husband and her campaign where is the "experience" and and ability to run a complex organization. She was good at shaking down contributers and renting out the Lincoln bedroon and hating her enemies. She will be remembered as a shrew and not much more. She did it all on the back of her husband – if her name was Hillary Rodham or Hillary Smith we wouldn't even know who she was. It will be funny to watch as she changes her message and tactics to see if a poll comes out showing her winning as a widow dressed in black. Then old Bill will have to watch his back.

Hillary has nothing to regret about Bill's coments because it was the truth! The fact is that many blacks are voting for Obama because he is black. I ask all voters to pay attention Obama is lots of talk with out a record to back them up. In fact a Texan lawmaker was pressed to say one Obama accomplishment and he cound not come up with one inspite the presure from the reporter..
It is time to unite behind Hillary to win in November.

Why the sudden negativity about the mailer. One should realize the pubic is so turned off by it. Focus on what can be done, not pointing out the others faults! What would happen if we did that to our spouses all the time?!

So Enough of the Speeches,
Enough of the Big Rallies,
Enough of the winning the Primaries and Caucusses,
Enough of the Endorsements,
Enough of the Record Cash Being Raised,
Its time you explain yourself Mr. Barack Obama!

Do you think that staying with Bill is showing good judgement?

I clearly support Travis Smiley's comment about Obama because Obama is now doesn't need the black vote.

At least she showed up at the event. Obama?

Shame on people who try to paint the President and Hillary as using racial comments. Is it their exuse for their own reasonning.. The demography of the vote is etreme and unbalance and needs to be analized closer especially by the media . Oh the media, we always thought that being a good journalist is to be balance and fair sort of like what we expect from a judge. In this elections this is not true, you have even on CNN guess and pundits that clearly distort the facts. Having said that CNN is not alone. The bias is so obviously true , that it's becomming a news story it self.

Hillary Clinton did not attend the event, she showed up to give a speech. I thought Tavis wanted the politicians there so that they can hear the issues and offer their opinion as to what can be done. How did her speech help the event more than if she was on the campaign trail? I believe even though Obama did not attend, he is very well aware of the issue at stake and is fight for those issues.

#1 – His comments were not racist and many blacks have said they did not understand the uproar.

#2 – The title of this blog should be about Hillary attending and speaking at this event while she is campaigning yet Obama did not come and support his supporters.

Yet another way for CNN to do their best to slant something positive for Hillary.

It appears that Obama has distanced himself from black voters by not attending this forum. His main objective must be to secure the white vote to continue to be a viable candidate or he would have taken a few hours to fly to this event as Senator Clinton did. I still would like to know Who is Barack Obama? People are voting for someone who has no record of delivering but he would send troops to Pakistan without permission.....DANGEROUS THINKING!

Hillary, Bill did not loose for you, you did not loose for you. Barack is winning and will win because of his abilities, not because of anyone's disabilities.

Thank you Hillary for standing up for your years of rights battles. It is your record not Bill Clinton that is on the ballet. And frankly you show a great deal of courage.

blame on him that was you tactic.we are not giving you a single vote the rest of race!!!
go obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This women will say and do ANYTHING to win......... she is just like George Bush.... she has experience and NO JUDGEMENT !!!!
Please don't be fooled by THIS WOMEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obama/Edwards08 Si Se Puede

I will vote for a woman for president some day in the future when a woman with grace and integrity runs for the office, Hillary is NOT that woman.

Obama '08

p.s. Hillary release your TAX RETURNS!

While I don't support her I do respect these comments more than the now famous closing lines (borrowed or not) from the Texas debate. I was pretty convinced until now that she was not capable of accepting mistakes made by she or her husband. However, her shrill and shrew-like comments made in Ohio in response to the mailers sent out by the Obama camp further increases my support of Senator Obama.

She did not say she offers regrets. Direct quote fromm CNN story,

"If anyone was offended by anything that was said, whether it was meant or not, whether it was misinterpreted or not, then obviously I regret that,"

That is quite a bit different. CNN continues biased reporting.

On another note...did anyone catch Saturnday Night Live's return last night. It was great. The cast weighed in on the media's love affair with Barack Obama and unfair and biased coverage of Hillary Clinton.

The media should take a long hard look at the opening segment and then look at themselves in the mirror. To most Americans, the media appears as ridiculous as the SNL anchors, inflicted with Obama-mania. The SNL cast member's portrayal of Barack Obama was also perfect. Vague answers to questions that were obviously written to favor him.

I am sure that this comment will be awaiting CNN Moderation until long after comments are closed, but it feels good to sound off!

I bet Hillary is sorry about Bill's comments, but her regret has nothing to do with altruism.

the many faces of Hillary and the Clintons,saying what it takes to appease whom ever they have to appease for THEIR own agendas.Maybe we as Americans have had enough of this tactic and want to genuinely move on with some one other a Bush or a Clinton family

If Hillary would kick Bill out now with a strong statement, she might be able to begin to get some support.. there is no guarantee, however, but it might be a good start.. but again, it may be too little, too late..

Thank you Hillary for eat least showing up! unlike Obama - outage!

Which accent did Hillary use when talking to this group? Did she throw in a line about her and Bill something like "...we be wit you..."

It's always interesting to note the caginess of the "apology." It takes the form of "if somehow you were offended," I'm sorry for how you took what was said." No attempt at all made to reflect on how offensive the remarks were in themselves, irrespective of how they were taken by others. How typical of her. If the strategy had worked, you can bet she wouldn't be "apologizing" to anyone.

Maybe she should have shrieked," Shame on you, Bill Clinton."

I totally agree with you JB. Bill Clinton did more to set back the cause of women than any other president in modern history. It is not just Bill Clinton's words in the wake of the South Carolina primary that lost her iinfluence in the Black community. It was and has been her "condescending" tone with Barack Obama, and her lack of concern for his campaign until he started to catch up. Doesn't she know that the first rule of engagement is "never underestimate your opponent?" That, above all else is what she is guilty of. She ignored the African American vote and instead focused on "paid preachers" in some blindly led congregations to lead what they see as "blind sheep" to the polls.

She has no one to blame for the position she is in but herself.

Don't worry about how the Clinton's relationship works and stick to the positive. I just wish that my relationship will be as long lasting as the Clinton's has been. Yes, they have had their issues but they did not give up on each other as you appear to suggest.

What Bill said was taken out of context, just like the hype about Michelle being proud – these people say so much yet everyone is ready to pounce on one sentence or one commnent while discounting everything else. That is what is wrong with politics.

Finally, an apology...good show Hillary.

Go Obama 08!!!

I think we'd see the same results in the black vote if Bill didn't make the comment. I regret he was the messenger before the message delivered itself.

South Carolina was Obama's from the start.. Bill's comment was a last ditch reverse psychology effort to swing it the other way...

It's nice to see that you are starting your concession speech early. Thank you for seeing what the majority of Democrats see.. Obama Nation baby!!

Now get back in the kitchen and make me a sammie...

Everyone needs to get off Hillary's back about staying with bill its her decison, Jfks wife, Martin Luther king Jr's wife stayed with them it was there decision. No that people are so use to people getting divorced in a milla second people questions other people's decison to try and stick there marriage out and its a personal decison. I am glad that Hillary offered apologies for bills remarks although I beleive they were taken out of context, but of course the media jumped on it.

I love how Obama got the black vote in Louisiana and then decided that they weren't worth their time.

The funny thing is, the "little people" at the Black State of the Union defended him in their blind idol worship!

You can always get a job back at walmart at a low,lower and lowest wage.

She lies...they don't actually "know his heart"...he's slick and has been slick for years and black people need to realize that. The fact that she attended this event is another calculated move on the Clintons part to confuse and try to change the votes of black people that she has lost or hasn't gained as of yet. Black leaders need to stop these negative meetings which continue to mentally inslave their communities. We seriously need new leadership and Hillary is not fit to be the leader of America, so how in the heck is she good for the black community?

"Critics complained about the remarks, seeing it as a suggestion that Obama's success in that state would largely be based on his race."

And... what part of Obama's success is dependent on race?? If 80% of your race is voting for you, then it certainly appears race-based.

Sadly, Obama rejected the white heritage of his mother as he writes in his book. Yet, the white population of America is not basing their vote on race as revealed in the more even split between candidates.

I know... off to moderation I go. Out of ten posts, none have made it to the boards... maybe if I said, GO OBAMA !!!

lets see president clinton cheated on his wife........so we all know about their personal issues? that makes her less strong?

JFK, MLK, Gandhi ALL cheated on their wifes....THAT DOES NOT MAKE IT RIGHT......BUT THAT DOES NOT MEAN THEY WEREN'T GREAT MEN!! AND THEIR SPOUSES DEPICTED AS STRONG!!!

LETS GIVE SOME RESPECT, I RESPECT PRESIDENT CLINTON!!!

JB,
People like you take the easy road where people like Hillary Clinton make hard choices and often take the hard road which takes more courage and personal conviction. It would be easy to be you.

All men and women make mistakes. Michelle made one (so people say) when she made her comment about America.
I find Hillary and Obama both lacking something. PRIDE in America.

Vote for Nader or McCain

Hillary, please release your tax returns.
What are you hiding?

I'm for Hillary Clinton, but somehow I wish Mr. Clinton would " Butt Out". I believe with all my heart that Hillary can stand up for herself!
I feel he can't sit still some where and watch he's got to get involved! This is her campaign not his, he had his moment. She doesn't need to go out and explain her regret's everytime he opens his mouth. Make him go stop Hillary for your sake!

Obama wasn't there and it should be a red flag to the Black community but they will only say Hillary came because she was behind but in truth we all know she would have come if she was ahead. The Clintons have always championed the Black community's problems.