Wow—these comments make me ashamed to be an Obama fan. If his campaign made an issue of this, I have to wonder if he, himself, thought of ot in a bad light. I would think he would see it and be proud—he was showing respect and honor; And I like to think that he is not so small minded to think the way most of his supporters are thinking. He says he is Hillary's friend, and I think he believes her to be a very decent person, and a an excellent person who represents the Democratic party. I bet he is angry that "his camp" put this negative light on such an innocent thing. Hillary and Obama both know a lot happens that is not a part of them, or representative of them personally. I am proud that these two people are Democrats and I refuse to lower myself the way so many here have. Go Democrats!!

Shame on you Hillary, we all know including your supporters that you are an angry lady, and that you and Bill will do and say whatever it takes for you to stay in power.
I am glad the true colors are coming out, they always do, specially when you feel you are loosing.
It is sad that you are resorting to such lame things, not just this, but the other stuff you and your husband have been saying and doing.

this offends not just AA but all people in this country. SHAME ON YOU BILLARY

True Colors are now coming out for Hillary. First it was the racism and now contributing to the typical Republican sytle (yup..Rove like) fear mongering to those who falsely portray Obama as Muslim,

Sadly, this negative campaigning is all over the news all weekend and again this morning. It's working because the media keeps it going. If she wins, just look forward to the same old nastyness that Americans said they dont' want. Hillary will do anything to get her way. Just one more example.
BTW. Hillary supported NAFTA.. read her book and MANDATES mean you MUST even if you have no money. Spin, spin, Spin….

Trying to put fear into americans heart ,Hillary!….but yet say your going to end the war ….I dont think you will……This is only showing that you and your campaign have fear in heart and that you act and think just like Bush….You see something you think is going on and you act on it without looking more into it 1st…..the same acting that got us in the WAR…..Come on Hillary ….like I said before think before you do…because everything you trying is not working…..

Obama is a fraud plain and simple. this is not the change we want.
Vote Hillary. She is the only one who can fix the mess we are in.

Let me try to understand this. That is Obama in the photo, right? Most presidents wear traditional dress when they go abroad. It's a sign of respect. Is Obama ashamed?

Unfortunately it appears to be a legitimate question.

It's just a picture people, get real.

Hillary supporters aren't very judicious. They seem not to understand what is going on here. I am sure he is not ashmed of wearing the garb. But Hillary being Hillary sure know s how to play the smear game doen't She? When will she have another break down? She got a standing O for copying her husbands speach in 92 and Edwards speech on this campaign at the same talking about plagirism. She is a JOKE!!

This is another indication of how low Hillary's opinion is of the American public. To think that we would not be able to see through this for what it is – a desparate attempt to hang on. First the contrived crying, now this

Hillary – You are not qualified to be our president, you don't deserve to be our president.

Wasn’t there a picture of Hillary and Chelsea wearing headscarves when Bill was President? I think they were visiting an Islamic country. This is desperation, sheer desperation.

I guess one would do anything out of desperation. And this is proof that Hilary will lose and she didn't deserve it to begin with.

Go Obama!!!!

Every time you think that things are getting better in this country you get a reality check. South Carolina in 2000 (Bush) and 2008 (Clinton), and now this. These are supposed to be our country's leaders, and this is very dissapointing. Makes the claim for hope seem that much more real.

I wonder how the public would react if Hillary decided to don the traditional Muslim female attire.

The hysterics on this thread are priceless.

This smearing behavour is unamerican. I am ashamed.

Clinton toast: Oh so burnt, but oh so tasty!!

So now Obama is a terrorist?

This is just deplorable. This is a new greasy, dirty low – even for a politician. How could anyone defend this type of behavior in a campaign? This is the kind of thing you see in movies. The kind of the thing the bad guy does to the good guy and yet, there are still those of you who are rooting for the bad guy to win? Do you see now, Clinton supporters? Do you see what accepting these types of attacks ultimately says about you? Are you that full of contempt and hatred that you would go to any lengths to damage the character of the people's candidate? By painting him as a killer?

Hillary has put her cards on the table and her supporters still do not cry foul. It's no wonder why Michelle Obama would declare that she has not always been proud of the politcal process in America. I couldn't agree with her more.

SHAME ON YOU HILLARY CLINTON!

Shame on YOU Hillary Clinton

Anyone whom does not see this as sick from a desperate,angry politcian is just as bad as she is!! This is a perfect example as to why people dislike becoming involved or talking about politics. This is the world according to the Clintons'. Do anything to win no matter who suffers incliuding the democratic party!! I do not see anthing wrong with a good discussion about the issues ,but this totally unnecessary and despicable!!

My question is why would he pose for this photo in the first place?
What was he thinking?? What would we think if George W. dressed like that right after 9/11??? He refuses to pledge, doesn't wear the 9/11 pin and now this??? Wake up America. THIS IS NOT THE CHANGE WE NEED!!!!!!!!!!!

The plain fact of the matter is that while there is nothing wrong with dressing in local garb, the photo being leaked by HEC creates the impression that there is something to the unfounded rumors circulating about Obama.

Perhaps this is designed to shore-up continued support by her base, the uneducated, the poor, and fearful elderly.

BRILLIANT!

This will take the steam out of November's contest!

Thank you Senator Clinton!

GOBAMA!

Hillary's true colors are shining through that open sky.

Shame On You Hillary!!

OBAMA 08′

Hillary–and her potential co-president Bill–will do anything to win. Their campaign is about them, not about our country.

this attempt at smear will back fire big time! Americans are disgusted at things like this, i see her paying a huge political price for this, does she really think Americans are ill-informed? there will be a serious back-lash from super delegates and the voting public, we are sick of this kind of campaign dirty tactics and tricks!

HILLARY CLINTON SHAMES ME! SHE DISGUSTS ME!! I CANNOT WAIT UNTIL MARCH 4th and WE ARE RID OF HER!!!

Actually kinda looks to me like Karl Rove just hurt both Democratic candidates by blaming one for smearing the other. Now, everybody go vote for McCain so he can read about his pet goat while we get attacked again.

I am an Obama fan and it's clear to me that the Clinton's are doing exactly what Obama's camp suggests — playing the politics of fear.

Having said that, I think the better response from Obama would have been "So what? Why does it matter that I wear traditional clothing of Somalia in a good gesture toward them?"

Similarly, I thought the better response on the false accusations that he was a Muslim would have been: "I am not a Muslim, but why would it matter if I was? This is a nation of religious freedom and we shouldn't persecute anyone because of their religious beliefs."

Then again, I'll admit that most people in this country are dolts and wouldn't take as well to my approach.

Clinton supporters are missing the point…

We are not arguing that this is a smear because it is false,

It is a smear because, if her campaign put it out, their intention was to incite racism-fear in the minds of white voters who are afraid of muslims. It is her INTENTION that is disgusting, not the factual implication.

Let's see if they come out and deny that they sent out the photo – because if they don't, I think that is proof enough…

Just when I was thinking Hillary was a human being again, she comes out with this stuff. She is soooo blinded by winning that she doesn't even realize that she is giving ammunition to the Republicans.

I was undecided and thinking about voting for her, but this has sealed the deal. I can't imagine voting for in the primaries and in the general election.

Who honestly gives a care if Obama was dressed in traditional Muslim attire? Honestly Hillary, what a low blow. Having someone who actually understands Muslim culture would be a better president than someone who is using it to smear a campaign.

What everyone fails to understand is this picture is playing on peoples fear.

Sure, Bush, Clinton wore some funny clothes too but are they being accused of being a muslim? No, they arent. When you circulate a picture of Barack in traditional somali clothing it plays on the fear that he is a muslim. It's a slimy tactic and everyone who supports Hillary should be ashamed of her.

This is further proof that Hillary will do or say anything to get elected. She is ruthless, selfish, and vicious. I just don't see how her supporters can think otherwise. It's actually laughable that Maggie Williams believes that anyone with half a brain would believe her spin on the Clinton campaign's release of this photo. They are desperate and pathetic. I only hope that the voters of Texas and Ohio can see Hillary for what she is: a power hungry person who is only out for herself.

This simply shows me how respectful Sen Obama is of other people's culture and hospitality.
I travelled to Ghana once and wore their traditional attire.

Truly, Hillary has finally gone nuts!!!

The Obama campaign really needs to step back and say, "So what?" It is perfectly common for visiing dignitaries to wear t local outfits as a token of respect and friendship – we all saw Bush in one of those ridiculous furry gowns in Middle East just a few days ago. Did that make Bush Muslim or Arab? Instead of complaining about such "smears", just diffuse it – who cares?

Clinton is really desperate to implement such a mockery of Obama! So childish!

Kathryn Irby
Metairie, LA

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Frankly, I don't care what Obama wears–just as long as he wears something! Come to think of it, he looks better than that Star Trek collared gettup that HRC worn to the last debate. Beam her up Scotty!

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Obama is doing charity work in this photo. Bringing food to the poor in Somalia, a country where there is hardly any electricity, clean water, etc… Those of you who talk about how the "truth hurts, doesn't it Obama" [I had to grammatically correct that sentiment since it was written unintelligibly] or who talk about how Barack is playing dirty politics should consider the deep implications of using a photo showing a man being culturally sensitive and doing charity work in order to produce a feeling of incensed bigotry. I feel that America will do poorly in the next century if we cannot use our great wealth in a manner that produces understanding, instead of breeding contempt. Even the Rand Corporation has stated that building schools in the middle east is a less costly alternative to ending radical Islam than is dropping bombs.

Obama certainly is protesting way too much for something that is innocent behavior! Why is he ashamed of this and his background? If he didn't want people to see it, he shouldn't have donned the apparel in the first place. He didn't seem to mind showing how his father's family lived, but then he had a whole caravan of photographers showing him off. Why hadn't he visited his family before he wanted to run for office? He certainly could have afforded the trip! It seems that he wants to use his background only when it suits him. I'm sorry, but the man is a sham!!!

It's pretty clear that the Senator from NY is incapable of directing or managing a clean campaign effort. The picture is a clear statement on her desperate need to capitalize on lies. The mounting question about Clinton is not that she will lose this nomination, it's more about her survival in national politics as a democrat. She's even below republican standards at this point.

Maggie Williams and Hillary Clinton make me ashamed to be a woman. They have done a great injustice to women in politics and have set us back years.

Shame On You Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Farrakhan supports OBama – Enough Said! My vote goes to Clinton or McCain.

Oh, and this isn't from the Karl Rove playbook?

Shame On You Hillayr!! & Shame on you CNN for that poll last night. You both owe Obama an apology.

Petty stuff from both campaigns almost as petty as the piece on the other network that states Farrakhan praises Obama.
Stick to the issues please.

Poor Poor lil Obamaboy, Its Ok for his camp to spread lies he CANNTO STAND THE HEAT AND NEEDS TO GET OUT NOW!
DO NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA

I don't understand the outrage. Why should Obama be ashamed of this picture? Most national leaders are photographed in traditional, native attire if they have EVER travelled the world…which we know W didn't before he became President. Obama's campaign is overreacting…what is there to be ashamed of?

Go Barak Hussein Obama!!!!
P.S. CNN post my comment. I am an Obama supporter.

Get ready people for that afternoon wailing session at your office wall when this man is elected president. Also if you thought Bush loved War wait until this idiot attacks every nation in the west.

Well there goes the last vestiges of respect for HRC I had been holding onto. She's now gone beyond losing the campaign to actively undermining her legacy and reputation.

There is absolutely no proof that this photo was circulated by anyone in Hillary Clinton's campaign. On top of that, as usual, the idiotic Barack Obama supporters are blaming Hillary Clinton, directly, just to make her look bad. Will Barack Obama and his supporters go even lower? I am quite positive that Barack Obama is behind this whole thing, trying to make it look bad for Hillary Clinton.

However, people are much smarter than this. If Barack Obama is ashamed of wearing this outfit, he needs to just come out and say it. Don't try to blame Hillary Clinton. She's not the one in the photo! Barack Obama and his supporters, playing dirty, yet again!

Hillary, can't we afford to leave this crap to the Reps??

Obama 08′

she is dispicable and makes me sad to say we are of the same gender. Hillary, you just lost my vote.
Christine

The Obama cult isn't ready for the slime that is coming! You people need to get a life or go to an island and live with your God of all things. I'm tired of the Obama gang's tactics. CNN and the other news media are also in the Obama cult. I'm sick and tired of him even now, before his members get him in the election. He wants to represent all Americans, what a laugh, he doesn't even take email if you are not within his state. That really is representing all Americans. The votes he cast or did not cast has an effect on all Americans, not just Illinois! At least McCain and Clinton takes emails from everyone. Maybe it is that Obama can't handle anything more than his state! Maybe he can be elected as President of Illinois???????

This is an outrage. Disgusting.

Precisely what is the Clinton campaign trying to say with this photo? That he's Muslim? He isn't. But if he was, does she think that would be bad? Is she playing upon the ignorant prejudice against the sight of a turban that strikes fear into trembling hearts attached to wee, tiny, idiotic brains?

That was the final straw. Hillary is done. That was disgracious. Subhuman. She deserves all the loathing she has accrued.

this woman is trying to tear her party and country apart, is this the type of rule Americans want? i sincerely dont think so, i believe in the American people, and they will make the right choice and vote for obama!

As an Obama supporter, I just laugh this one off. HA! HA! HA! Obama looks like he has tissue paper (and not cloth) on his head. Of course this is a Hillary camp ploy to play the "fear-card" by trying to show Obama as a Muslim. It does not surprise me. Expect more of this Clinton camp negative "spin" over the next 7 days, especially if it plays well for the Clinton camp in the media. The Hillary camp is hoping that Obama will be spend time answering questions about the picture versus talking about issues important to Ohio and Texas voters. Hillary, the "say-anything and do-anything" candidate, will not go out quietly. It will take a sweep of March 4th primaries and caucuses to knock Hillary out!

FIRED UP! READY TO GO! YES WE CAN!
Obama in 08!

CNN, why don't you put the other pics that are in the drudge report. The one of Hillary wearing a muslim head scarf??
Or Bill Clinton wearing a "costume" on a visit to a foreign country. This is the worst article I have ever read on CNN…it is out and out fear mongoring and racism!
YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED HILLARY CLINTON AND CNN!!!!!!!!

How low can Clinton Go. While there is nothing shameful about this picture—when in Rome do as the Romans. It is a CLEAR AND OBVIOUS attempt to divert attention from the fact that Hillary is in trouble.

They will not be distacted?!…they are distracted if they think that the American people will be ignorant enough to buy this. Hillary is exploiting Islam in the same manner that Bill exploited Blacks in SC.

SHAME ON HILLARY.

When Bush visited Israel's wailing wall and he wore a Yalmaka no one accused him of being a closet Jew, nor did they ask if he was proud to wear the Yalmaka. You crazies and your anti-Muslim crap is getting old, you are applying the same set of questions and prejudices that has been directed at every group of new immigrants to America since the Mayflower.

Hillary should be ashamed at her self for distributing this crap. She is trying to evoke people's hate & prejudice. Again she is showing the kind of person she is which is why I will be voting for Obama.

The majority of you people who post on here are idiots! Not all of you, but most, seem to believe whatever the media reports. How the H%#* do we know sent the picture out? Fools. Unfortunately, the majority of people have lost the ability to think things through for themselves during this campaign. In case nobody has noticed, EACH candidate is starting to go negative.

Why don't we hunt for the truth about Obama. There is more to this picture than most people really realize. CNN why don't you dig deeper into the past of this man. You all seem to be oblivious as to the real obama.

I have good word that it was Obama's insurgent camp that sent the picture so Hillary would be blamed or Nader.

I guess she doesn't care if American who happen to be Muslim vote for her. Maybe she doesn't count them as "real Americans". We should all remember the saying "United we stand, divided we FALL" – our country is in too much of a mess for all this BS. Candidates, state your positions and leave the rest of the crap at home.

I am shocked Shocked SHocked..
Is not America Land of everyone?
First Race and now religion…
WHen a President Candidate can bring race, religion in between- what do you even expect from this country?

EVERYONE is missing the issue here! CNN has not reported this accurately, either! From Drudge Report: "Wouldn't we be seeing this on the cover of every magazine if it were HRC?" questioned one campaign staffer, in an email obtained by the DRUDGE REPORT.

What they are talking about is the MEDIA BIAS towards Hillary! They never questioned what he was wearing people!!!!!!!

Excellent work from the Hillary Team! Obama's team has now entered the Hillary No Spin Zone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HILLARY '08

Oh my GOD, I can't believe this woman. Our country is at war and to try to paint a picture of Obama as being part of the attack on American. Oh! my God.

Hillary you're shameful. If you can't win–to hell with the democratic party and our country as well.

OBAMA 08 all the way

Denise
Virgin Islands

Hillary = McCain's best friend. Period.

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Saad,

"It's not that Obama has anything to be ashamed of in this picture. On the contrary, he's proud of it. But it's what the Clinton campaign is insinuating just by circulating it that is absolutely shameful. They're trying to dredge up xenophobic feelings against Obama. Clinton is hurting this country by taking us back decades!"

You hit the nail RIGHT on the the head!!! You are totally right and that is the point!

Go Obama!!

Dear Hillary,
How utterly ridiculous,instead of tearing each other up and down like a set of animals why not unite for pete sake ! stop all the silly he say she say,work together for a united states.Dont let the republicans have a field day with the dems.If you and obama wants the same thing then get together. You did say that you will garnish the wages of those who did not take you healthcare ins,so where is the LIE. get over and work together.REMEMBER the whole world is looking at both of your behaviour.I have asked the same thing of mr obama and he is not a muslim!

Hillary has just sat back and let Barack and his followers do and say anything to her and now she is tired of it. He has let his followers hand out and make incorrect statements about her positions for months now, and it's finally payback time Barack.
BTW, at least she has taken positions and made offers for solutions about our problems that he can actually make incorrect statements about!!!
He has done very little to make comments on, but what little he has tried to do has been emersed in controversy. That speaks volumes.
Go Hillary!!!

You know what- I want to see who this source is- Drudge has printed false info before! I don't think Hillary is responding to this because she doesn't know who did it- and whether it was from her campaign or not.

Barack's campaign should not be upset with the Clinton campaign if it did indeed circulate this photo. They should be ashamed that instead of proudly acknowledging Barack's respect for a region's cultural identity, they immediately cry foul and allege the Clinton campaign is using smear tactics.

People up in arms about this should be equally dismayed with Barack for the false representation of certain positions taken by Senator Clinton in the past. Both campaigns are using whatever tactics they can to win this nomination. Get over it and vote for whomever you think will represent your voice the best as President and will be the most effective in putting his or her policies into practice.

Clinton is the democratic version of Carl Rove. Both Clintons have always been know for running scorched earth campaigns in which anything (ethical or not) is permitted. It is time to end the divisive poiltics old = vote Obama.

I don't see what is so upsetting about this photo. It seems to me like Obama is scared of something. It's just a picture and i don't see this as a horrible act on Hillary's part, especially since none of you are in the least bit sure that she had anything to do with it. Those of you that bash her really and truly will no longer upset me because I see that you already have had your minds made up for a long time. All you want to do now is put Hillary down. Find something else to do with your time!!!! I am personally glad that she is finally calling him out in public any chance she gets. He's not the person he portrays himself to be and if she is going to lose (which she won't) than at least she lost for being true to herself and not having to play nice with a man that doesn't deserve it! How easily people forget the good a person has done……it's disappointing. CLINTON 08′!!!

Who cares what religion Obama, Hilary or any canditate is. Last time I checked we have freedom of religion!

Has the world gone nuts? You folks are commenting on something that NO ONE knows where it actually was released from – duh!

Has it occured to anyone that you are all be duped????

Sure looks like an act of complete desperation to me. HRC seems to know that March 4th will be the end of her campaign. Pretty dirty politics, but nothing new from the Clinton campaign. She obviously knows she can't beat Obama without these tactics…but I don't think she can win with these tactics either. Obama '08!

Shame on Obama for sending mailers in Ohio which are designed to frighten people, especially those with little money, into thinking Hillary's health care program is bad and won't be affordable!!!
This is not true.

He is undermining what is perhaps her center piece as well as her reputation as a very experienced expert on health care.

These photos of Obama happen to be real and it's about time he and his campaign got real and "change" their negative tactics.

After all, Hillary is leading him in both Texas and Ohio and it's obvious he's just trying everything to bring her down out of pure desperation.

What's up with the words "smear photo"?

Is Obama ashamed of it?

I love it! The true Hillary is emerging and playing right into Obama's hands. Her attempt at politeness cannot overcome her true character.

This is low. Really, really low.

This is RIGHT out of the Reublican playbook. Remember when Pelosi wore a headscarf out of deference to the culture when she went to Damascus? And how the GOP smear machine treied to smear her for it? Exact same thing here.

Senator Clinton is rapidly removing the possibility that I might vote for her even if she does win the Dem primary.

This is despicable!! HRC is not only losing the nomination but it seems as if she's trying to lose the election for the Democrats!! I hope and pray that HRC supporters realize that the BIG PICTURE is to elect a democrat to the office whether its HRC or OBAMA!! We don't need four more years of Bush!! Please HRC, get it together and stop being DIVISIVE!! You are bigger than that!! For once, think about your country and not yourself!!

Saturday Night Live sucks…and has SUCKED for over 10 years now.

This picture is about as low as it gets. I'm not an Obama supporter, but after seeing things like this there is no way I'd ever vote for Hillary. I can't believe her campaing is now trying to say that Obama is trying to shift from the issue, when they put this out. This is truly a new low in american politics.

Craig, obviously you haven't been following the media. Obama has been defending his religious beliefs since day 1. And there are still some people who are skeptical so Go figure. God knows what will come next from the Hillary campaign. I am starting to feel dizzy. Please God, let March 4th come really quick.

Hillary and her camp have lost their mind. If she wins the nomination there's no way in hell that I'll vote for her. With this low and shady tactics and her creating this tension. She will be the reason Republicans are once again in the White House!

Hillary Clinton is desicable!

Translation of Maggie Williams response: "Yes, we sent out the e-mail. But we don't think it is divisive. There is more to come. Don't distract us."
Why didn't she mention the objective of sending this photo out? Only Maggie Williams knows the reason.

Well, I guess this will be the new attachment on all those wonderfully insane email forwards about Barack! Wow, this will be an interesting election to say the least. Obama better keep the private funding, because he's going to need every dime he can get to battle this viciously inaccurate crap over the coming months.

Hillary and Maggie just answer the question. Did you all post the picture in an attempt to smear Obama?

Clinton: Ready for Shame on Day One!

Obama '08

This is the work of the Clintons they go low .

Shame Shame Shame!!!

Obviously, Barack was not ashamed to accept the gift given by the Somali's or he would have not taken the time to wear the outfit and participate in the ceremonial event.

Unfortunately, our country has enough Christian extremeists that will take the opportunity to exploit this negatively. Of course, that was the intention of the Clinton camp…Hillary you are the UNPATRIOTIC one.

This election has showed me that liberal democrats and conservative republicans can agree on one issue….the Clintons are BAD for America!

Si se puede!

What's the purpose, Senator Clinton?

This type of ad underlines your insensitivity towards other cultures and your desperate attempt to appeal to the worst side of human nature – prejudice.

Well, if the race card won't work, apparently an implied religious card might work.

The Clintons ARE the OLD POLITICS. Let's get rid of them once and for all.

He is not ashamed of the picture it the fact that it was released in an attempt to push the completely false idea that he practices islam ( a contention he still has to deal with today) and this kind of stuff IS a distraction. People the clintons prey on the ignorance of the American electorate and if in office they will make sure there is even less we know. And ready to lead on day one, she cant even run her own campaign, seriously how is she expected to run a government. No thanks.

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Why Obama campaign is outraged if they think the picture is fine? I don't understand, someone help me on this please?

It is clear that this picture was sent ou there with the intention to mislead those who aren't very bright. God knows we have a lot of those in this country. Who's supposed to benefit from this stunt? The Clinton camp of course!

For those who tend to jump into conclusions, Obama is not saying he's not proud of the picture, he is merely condemning the misleading act behind it.

Funny how the Clinton camp isn't answering the question directly… Especially since the answer seems so obvious. Yes, or No.

This has got be the most shameful tactic to date for the Hillary campaign and that is saying a lot. She mocks his speeches, his 'big rallys' (because she's jealous and losing) and his hopeful message and now she stoops to fear mongering. I hope she realizes that this just galvanizes Obama's support. I'm donating more to his campaign just because of stuff like this.

Obama '08!

CNN = OBAMA.

I thought it was just me but it seems that CNN is reporting the news to favor Obama. I am glad I am not the only one who sees this. If they are like this they how can you trust anything they report.

Too bad for CNN … I will circulate this so that everyone knows.

I guess Hillary is above dressing like other cultures when she visits other countries. UGH!

Hilary is crazy. Pathetic. Time for everyone to vote for Obama!

Well Over you're young-you'll learn.

It's a play to people's fears, to what's dark inside of us and what's dark in this country. Hopefully people will not be shaken or deterred by this. But then again that would require hope…something Clinton has publicly denounced.

HIllary can spew all the poison she wants. These scortch and burn tactics, just gives her electorate a taste of what an HRC administration would be like.

As long as Obama can hold on, what doesn't kill him, will just make him stronger.

Clinton didn't release the photo. It's been online for over a year now. There are several others where he was actually posing. They were on his website at one point, in fact, but were suspiciously taken down in December. I remember it because it made me think he was very worldy and respectful.
Congratulations to the Obama supporters, you fell for his bait. It's obviously a distraction, as people are beginning to realize that he supported every budget increase FOR the Iraq war, and publicly supported a NATO expansion. I can't believe how easily some people fall for this.
Shame on you guys for being that dumb. I thought his supporters were supposed to be well educated. I guess that proves that a college degree doesn't make you "smart."

Shame Shame Hillary. You accuse Obama of Karl Rove tactics by talking about the issues. Your issues on NAFTA and Health care? No this is Karl Rove tactics. Sending photos to Drudge, from a trip he went on the Kenya. Hillary is going after the Hillbilly vote!! The lowest educated who will vote out of fear from her smears.

So when Laura Bush or Nancy Pelosi wear a scarf on their heads out of respect for the Muslim Country they may be visiting that must make them Muslims as well? Who ever is responsoble the this smear tactic should be not only be ahamed, but realize the huge blunder they have made, for in the future Americans will be afraid to honor other cultures in fear of
slimy backlashes such as this. What a pity anyone could chose to be so childish and desperate.

Wow!!!!!! How low can Hilary go before her supporters begin to see her true side. She is like Dr. Jeckyll and Mrs. Hyde. Talk about being outraged over something when your camp is doing the same thing. Come on Ohio and Texas, lets come out in record numbers and put an end to Hilary's campaign.

Shame on Hillary. Is she that desperate? How can someone vote for such a candidate? If she gets this nomination, I'll vote McCain no doubt.

you are so low CNN

"Clinton’s campaign manager Maggie Williams responded to the photo controversy with a Monday morning statement that insisted the New York senator’s team “will not be distracted,” but did not directly address the substance of the allegation."

In other words, yes we (Hill and Maggie) put it out there, we'll let it sit out there for a news cycle or two, and when we get blasted for resorting back to the Clinton tactics of old (because we can't come up with any thing new), but any damage that may be done will have done its job.

To borrow your words – "Shame on you, Hillary Clinton — it is time that you ran a campaign consistent with your messages in public." Oh wait, you can't – you're all over the place.

Wow. Hillary Clinton is slime.

Is Obama ashamed of the picture? If not, why is it divisive? I'm sick of Obama and his campaign managers whining every time they think they've been attacked (and even manufacturing attacks) while they lob a nasty remark every chance they get and call themselves above the fray. He knows every time he says Hillary is attacking him, he gets more votes. If we let him get the nomination, the republicans will shred this man.

Hillary was in New Orleans this past weekend and gave a lame apology for her husbands remarks after the South Carolina primary.
What is she going to do now….. apologize to the many Muslims who live in this country after the fact ?
Her fear tactics are right out of Roves play book, and she accuses
Obama !

Shrillary is shameful AND disgusting!

Obama 08 !!

This shows the kind challenges ahead for democrats to fight off republican and right wing conservatives smear campaign for November.

Republicans and Right wing conservatives will use everything that the Clinton campaign now spreads as weapon for November.

Clinton does not want Obama to win in November. This is in her self interest in order to keep her 2012 option open. She helped bush by supporting Iraq war. She and the clintons do not help Democratic party.

Hillary and Bill should be ashamed.

Hrc has got to be the lowest of the low, i would rather have 4 more years of George Bush then have this low down dirty HRC in the white house. She is truly the worst person, ever. Thank god most of us can see through her dog and pony show. Hillary Clinton you are the worst of the worst. She should not even be allowed to run thats how evil she is. Hillary go to he double hockey stick and take your little dog Bill with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gosh. I didn't know it was a crime to try on African attire. He is after all, from Africa. Low blow Hillary, but people can see right through you.

Isn't the same pictures we've seen of Angelina Jolie when she's visited Muslim countries?? Or Christiane Amanpour? I mean this is just Obama being respectful of another culture. Clinton need to stop this….she is using Republican tactics to win these upcoming elections and I don't think it will work. Obama '08!

Though there is absolutely nothing wrong with Obama dressing up in traditional Somali clothing, the motive behind Hillary's campaign circulating this photo is sickening and offensive. She is clearly desperate and determined to go down swinging. Disgusting.

She just lost my vote. Shame on you Hillary. The politics of fear are over.

every thing in the obama mailers are true and accurate! Americans are not as ill-informed as she would like us to be, shame on her!

John F. Kennedy was right. NEVER put a hat on during a campaign. Not a firefighter helmet, not a football helmet, not cowboy hat, and especially not a turbin. This image, which is obviously the worst of political gutter tactics, could upend Obama's campaign. His connection to Islam, be it tenuous or not, is not a comforting thought for most Americans.

This photo and Obama's wife no proud to be an American. Hmmm……

You know I considered Hillary a worthy candidate if she ended up running against McCain and I'd probably vote for her, but this past week has gotten really out of hand. She is manipulative, politically unfair, and far too emotionally charged in her response to conflicts to be qualified to be the American president. She can throw around all the I'm qualified talk she wants but in reality she has managed a terrible campaign and I cannot help but envision her running of the country reflecting similar mismanagement. This week has made up my mind. I will not vote for Hillary Clinton.

Shame on you Hillary and Bill! You have reached to a new low. You are prefectly willing to take Obama and the democratic party down with you.

I too am going to Match the $2500 check that jfs is sending. As a black with deep African roots I am offended and frankly find this picture telling of Bill and Hillary.

I found is interesting that they wanted to show Obama's African roots. Who doesnt know he has one? This is precisely the reason your campaign has stumbled. Hillary has spent all her time telling the American people that they already know about her.

BTW, Hillary fiercely defended a rapist and the detriment of a 16 of girl. She need to explain this.

Hillary is quickly losing any (already slim) possibility for a veep position. Obama/Edwards or McCain if not them. NEVER, NEVER will Hillary get my support.

Obama is not wearing traditional African garb, it's traditional Muslim garb. Clinton didn't force him to wear it.

You won’t be getting any of my money no more. However, I’ll double my contribution to the Obama camp. I’m not neutral anymore!!! You just did to me what you did to Senator Kennedy!

The Clinton campaign is getting rather pathetic. Why doesn't Hillary come out and denounce this Photo and say that she doesn't support actions such as this?

The Clinton camp is in pretty bad shape…

GO OBAMA08

Sen. Obama isn't upset about the picture at all. He's upset that the Clinton campaign had a staffer that thought they could use this picture to cause a controversy. The whole point is that the picture shouldn't cause any controversy – and the fact that Team Clinton felt differently is very telling about Team Clinton.

At least the Democrats are getting a nice display of the moral bankruptcy of this woman that Republicans have been complaining about for the past 16 years.

I have never seen a campaign spiral out of control like this – it's both breath-taking and disgusting to watch.

now .. let's think together
Hillary chances are degrading …
she is going very negative on Obama … she even calls him names ..
tayyeb .. she knows this didnt work in Win/ and the general feeling among dems to stop it …
hmmm …
then why she is doing this?!
her so far called "the moment", was cleary a speech of more a debate .. she was trying to look Good!
tayyyebbb ,,,, hmmmm ,,, leih!

my own theory:
Hillary feels she is losing this year nomination to Obama ..
Bill signaled that …
the Billary plan:
- screw Obama … give McCain a great pool of names to call Obama with, it is easier just to play back Hillary attacks on Obama and this will do the job
- continue of having a wide national outreach, raise funds, and play victim of sexism …
- I have followed McCain Lately, and the man has an outstanding position on torture for example, americans like the hero', and we saw how NYT was under fire for bringing that story ..
- McCain vs. Obama, as on Daily show, White vs. Black= White wins, JS says Americans are not voting for a black president, but for the chance of having one …
- if Obama wins, then there might be an 8-years of Obamas, puts Hillary at 68/69 next windown of opportunity, then do what:
- undermine Obs chances this term, let a republican wins, then McCain will be already 76 by then, and America might be within the same status

alright ,,, maybe I better analyze Football ….

Clinton's campaign continues to implode upon itself…

Guys-Obama's campaign put this out to frame the Clinton campaign.

Get a grip.

Obama dressing up in Somali attire as a goodwill gesture, this should be no less an issue than if he wore a yarmulke at a jewish gathering or various attires with other faiths. Why are we scared of muslim connections because of a few muslim extremists? Another non-issue that the media is trying to inflate into an "breaking news" story.

HRC's disingenuous campaign tactics are less than "presidential". They are divisive, petty, discriminatory and juvenile. So this is what we can expect on "day one" of her presidency?

The fact that a woman and an african american both have a viable shot at the White House is indeed historic. However, I hardly think that those who fought hard for equal opportunity under the so-call laws and our constitution in this great country of ours would be proud of what's happening now. Definitely not our greatest moment……….

Both candidates need to reign it in and get serious about serving this country's needs. This isn't a popularity contest or a power-brokering session.

You're both making it way too easy for a light weight like McCain to win. He's the best candidate for the Dems.

My comments about obama never got posted, CNN, you are so biased, and now I am not surprised at all…….. Obama campaign is not cleaner than others. When other people send out negative mailers, Ted Kennedy blashed it and Barack called it silly politics. When his campaign sent out obvious negative mailers, he said it was true, because he could attack other positions people hold ten years ago, when he was not even in this political field. His lack of experience makes his no mistake to accuse of ??? What's wrong with this photo, it's at least better than those negative mailers! People think whatever they want to about this stupid photos but the negative mailers have inaccurate statements!!!!!!!!!!

Wait a minute…

He dressed up for an event he went to in 2006. So what? This photo was out a long time ago. So what?

The photo is from an event he attended, I don't see the issue.

What am I missing? He dressed in appreciation for the people he was spending time with. So what?

What's up CNN? This one is just odd.

I am a 26 year old black woman who is a third year law student. I do not see, how Hillary is smearing Obama.He was wearing the regalia was he not?, how then can he complain that this is a smear tactic.
Obama, I fear, whines way too much, the guy needs to get a grip, its annoying to see a whiny black male…for a minute there, I was a fan, but not any more

Shame on you, Hillary Clinton! Shame on you, you so-called Democrat. You are a disgrace to this party and to this country. Go back to the trailer park from whence you came.

Anyone with a high school education knows that politicians sometimes wear traditional garb on diplomatic missions.

No one will care except for:

1. Bigots
2. People that were not going to vote for Obama anyway

I don't care if his name is Obama Bin Laden. He's better than Hillarity and McLame.

SHAME ON YOU OBAMA!

McCain all the way in 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Throwing a stone into the dark and hoping it will hit the target, but if it doesn't, nobody will know since it was done in the dark? It seems a rather sad, desperate tactic to deploy. More importantly, it insults the intelligence of the American voter.

The kinder gentler Clinton of the recent debate was obviously a ruse. This is the kind of thing you can expect from a Clinton administration, because this has happened more often than not. It cannot be attributed to a misunderstanding. If you think doing things like accusing Obama of being a muslim (as if there was something wrong with that) when he is actually a Christian, and publishing photos of him in traditional dress of a country he visited as if it was something to be ashamed of shows a complete lack of world view by Clinton, and a too-willing attitude to point fingers. Clinton, I supported you early on. Now I am ashamed of you.

maggie Williams says the obama campaign shouldn't treat this as devisive. So she is implying that her campaign did spread this around and theres nothing wrong with it.

Obviously this is a pathetic, desprate attempt by a fading campaign to bring out the worst in people and play to thier fears. America is better than that. We won't take the bait and won't stand for these tactics.

Oh for pete's sake, GET OVER IT! If you bothered to watch the news, read a paper or magazine, you'd see pictures like this all the time. It's not new or conniving. Anyone watch Bush making a fool of himself dancing around? Diplomats from around the world dress in the traditional attire of the country they are visting to show respect. Oh brother, some of these posts are downright stupid.

HRC put this out there and IT IS not to promote Barack's Obama.
Rather than dividing by divulging photos that try to seed doubt WHY NOT BE TRANSPARENT ABOUT YOURSELF and RELEASE YOUR TAX RECORDS ?????

It is a public picture! Hillary's campaign hasn't done anything wrong. The defensive attitude by Obama's campaign and his supporters is a little disturbing. Chill out. It's just a picture. Laura Bush wore a headress when she went to the middle east Big deal

Obama worries me very much. America is doomed with him in charge.

Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, and George Bush have all worn Muslim clothing to answer your question Liz. It is normal for political leaders to wear the tribal attire of the region they are visiting.

The release of this photo by the Clinton campaign is an obvious attempt by the Clinton Campaign to use religous fear to detract voters from Obama. I don't believe this will work, but it is shameful for them to do it.

OBAMA '08

CNN STOP CENSORING MY THOUGHTFUL COMMENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Senator Clinton needs to focus more on issues affecting this country, and what her administration will do if elected president. Senator Obama has all the right qualities to lead this country at this critical time.

Why should he be mad about this picture circulating. Is Obama ashamed of who he is, what he has done or POSSIBLY WHAT HE IS HIDING

I for one must say that I am outraged that the HRC camp has stooped to such a low. Then again, if she continues this pattern it should work well in Obama's favour as people don't respond kindly to HRC's negative remarks towards Barack Obama.

All in all, however, I am very disappointed that this rubbish has come from her and her camp. Grow up.

Wow, politicians from Teddy Roosevelt to Bill Clinton have done the the whole native dress thing when they travel oversees what's the big deal. The question we should be asking is how did Hillary lose such a big lead in the first place. If she is supposed to be ready on day one how come she can't manage her campaign? Why is her staff overpaid and fighting with each other? Why can't she control her staff or her husband ? Is this what we should expect if she becomes president?
Yes action do speak louder than words.

OBAMA '08!!!!!!

Is this what all the media is supporting. I am a democrat and if Hillary doesn't win the nomination, My vote will go to MC Cain. Tell Obama to come clean and start answering the tough questions.

Gee, Obama a little touchy are we on this subject?

Why the outrage? Are you not proud to wear a gift presented to you?

Once again the Obamamaniacs go nuts over something that Obama campaign clearly put out themselves & then tries to blame on Hillary!

SHAME ON YOU OBAMA!

Hillary Clinton not only deserves to go down — knock her out, but she also deserves the disrespect of all Americans with this type of misleading photo. She and all her people should be ashamed of themselves.

How sad!!! The Obama camp has no proof that Clinton put the picture out and yet they still want to blame her. This is a sad attemp to get voters thinking that Clinton is dirty.

s Obama ashamed of this? Worried in light of the Farakan endorsement? If not, why the reaction from his political team? If Clinton were to denounce the circulation of this photo, critics would say she is racist. If she doesn't deny circulating this photo, then she's … you guessed it… racist. What is the right answer here? I think the one that Maggie Williams (Clinton's campaign manager) gave is correct:

"If Barack Obama's campaign wants to suggest that a photo of him wearing traditional Somali clothing is divisive, they should be ashamed. Hillary Clinton has worn the traditional clothing of countries she has visited and had those photos published widely."

I dont think Obama shd get upset about this….so he has wrapped his head…..HRC is frantic but who cares….Americans will see beyound this… We might as well bring up Bill Clinton's infedility in the white house

I stated Obama was a Moslem Turncoat, right at the beginning of his campaign. Prove it? Don't need to, you'll find out when it's too late.

They'r determined to get your country one way or another.

An apple don't fall far from the tree.

What's Obama's middle name?

I can only imagine what she will do if she is let back in the White House… As soon as she runs into opposition, she will pull out ALL the stops to prove her point (whether right or wrong). It is this type of attitude that will keep this country from moving forward. I’m not saying Obama is our only choice, but he is the best choice for change.

Thanks Hillary, for showing us how you really feel about hope and change…

What? Is he ashamed of the photo or something that he doesn't want it circulated? LOL…and for those idiots (yes I know its sad to say they are supporters of Senator Clinton) who claim that Senator Obama is a Muslim…well no true Muslim would hide behind another faith just for political advancement. So please, don't bring religion into something where it obviously does not belong. And as I have always believed, there should be a separation of church and state. So what if he happened to be (and I am not saying he is) a Muslim? Big deal, do you think Muslims are inherently evil or incapable of leading this country?

Anyway, I am proud supporter of Hillary Rodham Clinton, and she will blow us away March 4th!

by the way this is hilarious.

Can anyone just imagine the dinner conversation between Bill and Hillary as these next set of primaries approach? I for one don’t find it hard to believe that the Clintons are going for a scorched earth approach regarding Sen. Obama. Desperate people tend to do desperate things. Let’s not count her out yet – but should she win – well… President Billary Clinton should provide the late night talk shows with months of material.

Exactly what is the problem? Does Senator Obama not like the way he look in the picture?

i find it hilarious that the clinton camp is getting mad at OBAMA for getting mad about them sending out the picture and trying to make him look bad! the cilntons act like they are so innocent! they circulate the photos, wait for obama to defend, then say…i don't know what he's getting so upset about? its just a photo…yes, it is public, and nothing more, but then why are the clintons circulating it? because they want to imply something..cast doubt on obama's religion or patriotism…PLEASE, hillary! i'm not falling for it!

I am a hardcore Obama supporter, however I am not quite sure why his campaign is so upset about the photo. I think they could easily put a positive spin for Obama with it, and thank Hillary for showing his human side, something that Hillary obviously lacks.

how much did hillary pay off nader to help destroy obama? I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT OUR POLITICAL LEADERS, think we are so stupid. I am emailing everyone I know about this. You are all crooks!!!

LOL…..why is this photo an issue? Please re-read what Ret. Gen. Scott Gration said on the last paragraph.

THe question is why is the Obama camp up in arms? Are they ASHAMED OF THIS PHOTO?

Please do what you do with pride and stop trying to hide who you are. BE A HUMAN and stop trying to be A SUPERHERO.

Hillary 2008!

No apologies needed this time Hillary. Because it will not be accepted.

Your dirty attempts at fear mongering confirm why change is needed in America. I am donating $100 to the Obama campaign right now!

The main thing is that Hillary's campaign did not deny circulating the photo. Her tactics are to be nice in debates when she is face to face with Senator Obama and then resort to an ugly smear campaign in public outside of debates. She is resorting to dirty politics and I will not be a part of voting for her.

OMG..How can I consciously vote for this Woman? Lies hypocrisy, and manipulative tactics is why America do not trust her. If it is her and McCain I’ll go for Nader. Clinton Shame on YOU…

Alrirgt

what would the democratic party have actually achieved in the past few decades of it werent for the clintons? your slanderous attacks on her are recycled republican trash. some of these obama folks have real short term memory. oh.. thats right. most of them weren't born yet.

is this the woman we really want in the white house. she is not qualify, she is a facker and a power monger. people of texas and ohio think about your vote and make the right decision i was going to vote for clinton in the general if obama did not win, but i change my mind, john maccain would by far be a better leader than billary. womne do not just vote for her because she is a woman that does not put food on your table or take problem of nasfter. obama 08

Here we go, I don't think so, but here I go, will shut this off and no longer lister to the garbage. Get your respective messages on your policy to govern out to the public and let it be. Stop this, it makes no sense to put stuff like this out, Americans are too sophisticated for this.

Besides, whatever happened to the Karl Rove playbook statement she made earlier in reference to the Obama campain mailer?

Is this all you have Hillary, is this all you have got? I have donated $500 to you so please tell me that this is not all that you have.

Please tell us that the campaign and your presidency has more than this..

The only outrage is that anyone is outraged by this photo….

jfs

Good to see how true blue you are to your candidate.

Any proof that someone from the Clinton camp actually sent this photo around?

I say, good riddance. With supporters like you, Hillary would definitely lose this bid. Shame on you for not checking the facts!

Forget about the presidency, I think New Yorkers, inhabitants of the world's largest melting pot, need to wonder whether this hate-mongerer is worthy enough to be their senator? If those NY superdelegates continue to support her, then they should be kicked to the curb along with her.

I hope this is "hit" on and then dismissed as the drivel it is. For anyone to even consider this wasn't thrown out by the sinking ship that is the Clinton campaign is ludacris. People think it's sad she has "sunk" to this level, but I believe she and her husband both have been much lower. I feel sorry for their daughter. Clinton's campaign has turned into an embarrasment.

Don,t Sen.Cliton.Why is Sen.Obama ashamed of his own phpto.Go Hillary.

Shame on Hillary Clinton! These tactics are exactly why the American people are turned off by her. If she is going to engage in mud wrestling, I think Obama needs to turn up the heat on the source of the Clinton's money. I am really tired of these tactics. I hope the Hillary supporters are so turned off by now (and they should be) that if they can't vote for Obama, that they vote for McCain or Ralph Nader!

She needs a doctor, I am telling you America Hillary is a sick woman who is power hungry. She needs help I feel really bad for her.

Hillary is not my candidate. But I wonder how many people actually listen to what Obama says. I know everyone hears him, but not that many people seem to listen.

Barack is very charasmatic. But his is the MoveOn.org candidate through and through. If one really looks at what he proposes, one will see that he really is devoid of economic realities.

All this other stuff (headgear, plageriasm, etc.) is just distracting.

SHAME ON YOU, HILLARY!

And I'm sorry, but since when has it been a reason to NOT respect and vote for someone because of them being a muslim? WHICH HE'S NOT!

But just imagine if he were, how hateful this is. Just awful, awful tactics.

What Obama should say:

"The Clinton campaign has had to apologize and remove staff members for untrue, unethical, and divisive attacks.

This is yet another instance where Clinton will have to apologize and reprimand her staff. 'It is obvious she is running on the mantra that it is better to ask forgiveness than to seek acceptance.'

Whether she knew about this recent unforgivable smear or denies culpable knowledge, one thing is true…

Clinton has shown she can not run her campaign and therefore should not be allowed to run this country"

I am an Obama supported, and not only to I approve this message, but I wish he would use it.

Once again the old politics rears its ugly head – and imagine that, it looks like Obama is in the mix right there with Hillary – he is not a victim people he is as much to blame as the rest. How is this picture offensive? I think we should be offended that the Obama people felt this picture was offensive. I think this is a good thing – at least now the man is really being vetted in public – just think this is only a picture of a great statesman doing what he should – what about the pictures of G. Bush in Africa – are those picutres offensive. No – and neither of these.

More shameless smear tactics from the Clinton's. Sad.

I wouldn't be surprised if Obama's camp released the photos. THERE IS NO link to Hillary Clinton or her camp releasing the photos, and she has never brought up race or religion in a fear mongering way. She has championed for religious rights.
I can't believe how gullible people are! A photo Obama willingly took and has been made public is now somehow related to Clinton? If Obama has a bridge in Brooklyn to sell, would you buy it? Delirious is the word.

This is possibly the deciding moment — our nation's reaction to this photo (starting with the reaction of people in Texas and Ohio). If it backfires as have all of Hilary's other pathetic smears, then we have truly turned a corner and won't stand for or succumb to this kind of racist, fear-mongering politics, and our nation will begin to improve. If this tactic works, then that's one more nail in the coffin of America's honor and perhaps endurance, which most of us as well as the rest of the world have seen coming since W took power. This in turn will put either of two disasters in power, Clinton or McCain. Think about this, voters. Please. It is time to grow up and rejoin the human race. First we had a president who couldn't pronounce "nuclear," and how we have a candidate who's willing to go nuclear to sieze power at all costs. Does this seem like a functional republic to you? Let's shut this foul spicket off before it's too late.

Vomit!

Hillary stop your crying dirty and then playing this game!

Count another solid Democrat who will vote against the cry baby Hillary Clinton.

So if the two previous commentators are so sure that Hillary Clinton was behind this "photo smear", then how can they be equally unsure that Barack Obama wasn't behind the negative (and now famous) "1984″ super bowl ad that portrayed Mrs. Clinton as Big Brother?? I sense a double standard. Barack can do no wrong and Clinton cannot even disagree with her opponent without scrutiny. Something is grossly biased here.

Eric, dont fall victim to Hillary's ploys. She is clearly trying to rally the prejudiced voters without crying prejudice. Fortunately, the vote has shown to see through her comedic campaign. I emplore you to see this for what it is and not what Hillary has trained you to think it is!

Over,
It's not that Obama has anything to be ashamed of in this picture. On the contrary, he's proud of it. But it's what the Clinton campaign is insinuating just by circulating it that is absolutely shameful. They're trying to dredge up xenophobic feelings against Obama. Clinton is hurting this country by taking us back decades!

This obviously proves once and for all that Obama is Muslim.

Clinton '08

This is reminicent of the smear campaign with McCain and his adopted child- a shameful attempt by Camp Clinton- it will only backfire as have all the other attempts to divide and conquer. How dare she give a lecture about campaign tactics?!

I was encouraged earlier in your campaign by the civility which you exhibited, however, there seem to be a deliberate attempt to 'win at all cost' now.
Because of this determined attempt at 'gutter politics', as a black man, I have lost all respect for you and your husband. I don't vote in your elections, but I will surely be discussing this new trait of yours, with my relatives who live in the U.S., and will be encouraging them to remember this come voting day. Shame on you.

WOW! This woman will stop at NOTHING to win. I give her that much. She is a fighter. Though a fighter for obviously all the wrong reasons. After sitting next to the man and tell the world that she was proud to be running for president with him, she mocks him then pulls this off???? And you Hilary supporters actually are defending this??? Someone once said that every people has the leader that it deserves. Like when Bush won in 2004, if Hilary wins this election, we would surely got the leader that we deserve!

How can Maggie Williams claim that HRC's act of putting out this picture with the obvious purpose of tainting Obama's image and him calling them (HRC) out on their shady politics, be his attempt to distract voters?

The HRC is more desperate than ever and it is evident. They are in QUICKSAND and their every move is making her sink deeper and deeper.

You Obama supports are just what you are called

Why so much anger on this photo. Obama is making a big case out of something that I think is miniscure. He should be proud that he donned the Somali clothing for the better of America. He was developing a good foreign policy. He is pure as snow. What could possibly demonize him. He doesn't look anything like Osama.

This picture will not look good in Ohio people!

Hey Tom Swift…I cannot wait for the Obama/McCain battle for the presidency. McCain has NO chance. A 73 year old hypocrite (Keating 5 …Lobbyists dream candidate…wants to stay in Irag for 100 years…Is trying to wiggle his way out of public campaign money) versus a 46 year old who has 1,000,000 donations, the young people fired up, and will actually bring people together…

Switch to Obama 08

Matt Drudge? Well, that should say it all. This isn't a smear of Obama by the Clinton campaign. It is a smear of Hillary Clinton by Matt Drudge.

And, I agree with Craig….is Obama ashamed of the photo or not? What's the big deal.

(oh, he does look kind of goofy.)

Acting like a true Karl Rove-ian move by the Clinton campaign, huh

Interesting, Clinton Campaign.

I am so sick of Hillary and Bill and their tactics. if she can't win it fair and square then we don't need her. We had enough of these tactics from her and Bill before – It's everyone else's fault their theirs (hers) – I keep wondering why the Obama camp doesn't remind all of these young voters and Hispanic voters as to what she and Bill are all about. If she's the democratic choice, then my vote is going elsewhere. If she isn't the choice, she will go away leaving a really bad taste in everyone's mouth so there's no point in trying again in 4 or 8 years. She's counting on the young and hispanic votes because they don't know about their history. She is a desperate, desperate woman and the more desperate, nasty and whiney she gets the less respect i have for her. Is this how she's going to behave with leaders of the world when things don't go her way?

A picture's worth thousand words. Even if released due to dirty politics, how can we take a chance in the current environment. This guy's undoubtly sympathetic to the cause to some degree. You progressive fools have no idea, but once it hits the fan you run to the hawks to protect you.

It is obvious that the HRC campaign is trying to play to our worst fears and particularly those of OH, RI, TX & VT but like all off their attacks to date this to shall fail because the electorate is far more intelligent than the HRC campaign gives credit. I totally agree with Gen. Scott Gration. I have had the priviledge to travel to many coutries on business and on occasion, don the traditional attire and take part in the culture. It was educational and it showed my willingness to participate with my hosts. I believe I represented my country properly as did Barack.

everyone with any type of sense knows what the Clinton camp is trying to do with this picture. This is sad.

I expected this from the Republicans but not a fellow Democrat.

I'm very disappointed.

I'm a woman, and all for the fact of having a woman president, but more important here are the FACTS that are appearing. Mrs. Clinton is showing increasingly more and more body language to indicate to me that she is quick to fly off the handle, become vindictive, make snide facial expressions, has an inability to withhold her EMOTIONS and to embellish things in a smear campaign….all of which equals MANIPULATION.

That I am very concerned that this woman as president will use these manipulative tactics while running this country, if given a chance. She is presenting more and more EMOTIONAL as she seems to be trailing Obama, and I in fear that if she wins…..We all are in BIG trouble. I've voted republican all my life, but my vote will go out to Obama, totally out of fear that Mrs. Clinton might, even remotely, have a remote shot at winning the democratic nomination.

It's not that Obama is ashamed of the picture but that its release looks a lot like dirty politics. The Clinton campaign's purpose is to win this nomination. Anything it does is attempting to further that end. Though an impotent attempt, this does seem to be a desperate grasping at anything that may help her bid. And, pathetic though it is, if people believe he is Muslim, votes will swing away from him.

If I didn't know that the photo was posted by Clinton's campaign, I wouldn't have thought twice about it.

The Clinton camp is unbelievable. She strikes back for his spreading flyers that are 100% accurate by floating this photo hoping to further fan the flames of the false emails her camp circulated? And this is how a leader reacts to criticism? These are the "Rovian Tactics" that she said Obama used.

Hillary backers please defend this.

IT IS JUST A PICTURE!!! You can probably google and see it on the new. This all a ploy people, don't be fooled. It is just a picture, I mean come on, how can some of you be that gullible????? If you base you vote on a picture that shows how shallow you really are.

Pretty pathetic attempt by Hilliary's campaign. Just shows how desparate they really are. Obama all the way!

i think a vote for obama is ultimately a vote for inevitable buyer's remorse that will come at a time when our one real chance has dropped out because she was misleadingly slandered to death for standing up and fighting for the democratic party in the 90's when nobody else had the cojones, under the label of so-called 'old politics.'

LETS GET SMART THIS TIME, EH?

This attempt to blackmail Obama is shameful and evil

HRC's campaign should be ashamed of themselves,is this the experience she claims to possess,engaging in petty politics,just to distract people from the real issues,she should bow her head in shame.She has mismanaged her campaign finances and is resorting to dirty tactics that will not bring out the best in the American people but play to the fears of people.
Obam has run a dignified campaign and no matter what happens he will continue to have my respect. Should Hillary go on to win the nomination i believe we may well see another four years of the GOP in power.

Wow. Too bad Hillary didn't put this amount of time and energy into her marriage.

this is hill-arious…she's doing about 10 desparate things per day at this rate…she's attacking so much, that every attack only has about 10 minutes to get any coverage, then it's on to the new one.

keep digging the hole hillary, you prove more and more everyday what a fake, hypocritical, and insincere person you are…and that will not get you a single vote, so thank you for being you…

OMG, I cannot believe HRC would stoop this low. I am totally SHOCKED that she would circulate this photo. I would be outragged if I were Obama and I feel like the democrats need to come together and disban her from the party. This is unreal. First the rant, and now this. Please tell me I'm dreaming. Why was this circulated. Does she think we as Americans are dumb to fall for this? How many other politians have went abroad and wore traditional clothing of that particular country. It's all about respect and the HRC needs to learn that. Obama should be outragged. This is pathetic.

I love it! The true Hillary is emerging and playing right into Obama's hands! Her attempt at being polite, cannot overcome her true character.

If it wasn't an attempt to smear then why did the Clinton campaign circulate it??

It's not about whether or not Obama is proud of it, it's about the Clinton campaign fear-mongering tactics.

HRClinton will do anything to win the nomination. I really wish the HRC supports understand that she is a manipulative, she would not mind going any route to achieve her mission. This is my opinion about her. She is talking about helathcare since 1993. She has not accomplish anything so far. She is talking words/action. What has she done in action? I do not understand. It is sad that Bush, Clinton kingdom keeps on going like a duracell battery, Just like U.K (british empire system is in U.S).

To: aPR. Vote republican and kill a few more soldiers in a mired 100years of Iraq. that should show clinton. You are pathetic. Way to go with the Hope and Light comment craig. I like it. He speaks like MLK and JFK but is nowhere close to being either one.

look like a new low water mark has been set by the clinton camp. is this what they have been saying "going nuclear". i talk to people daily who believe that obama is a secret muslim with a secret agenda to undermine the united states. this will only add fuel to their mistaken belief. lets see if the republicans will join in the outrage that is sure to follow. a lot of democrats were outspoken when the new york times published a critical piece on john mccain. so when an outrageous accusation is directed at barak obama, is their going to be a cry of foul coming from democrats and republicans? if this photo can be attributed to the clinton campaign directly, then it will surely be over for the campaign.

Obama campaign is not cleaner than others. When other people send out negative mailers, Ted Kennedy blashed it and Barack called it silly politics. When his campaign sent out obvious negative mailers, he said it was true, because he could attack other people's position ten years ago, when he was not even in this political field. His lack of experience makes his no mistake to accuse of ??? What's wrong with this photo, it's at least better than those negative mailers! People think whatever they want to about this stupid photos but the negative mailers have inaccurate statements!!!!!!!!!!

Oh my! The Boogie man!
Don't get so upset! The photo is real. He needs to say why it's not what it looks like and move on.
I won't vote for Barack, but this is placing fear in peoples mind who can't separate the facts from fiction.

Great job Hillary. It's about time people start seeing the truth regarding this fraudulent candidate. This man makes me sick to my stomach. I'm sorry you're going to lose to this anti american, cocky, brainwasing, pro obama racist. But don't worry, Mr Mccain will squash him and put him back it his place. You're the Best Candidate Hillary,
He's a thief and a blatant liar who hides behind the media for protection. We know you could've taken him out had the media played fair.

My latino brethren: stand up and vote for Hillary. Don't let him brainwash you into believing he is for us. I feel insulted when he attempts to speak spanish and so should you.

Hillary Clinton is obviously desperate.
I have had enough!
I can't believe she actually believes that we the people are too dumb to see what she is up to.

I've got a dream ticket for you: Clinton/Rove – they are two disgusting peas in a filthy pod.

Get ready folks, the longer this goes on the uglier she's going to get.

Shameful, sad, pathetic and so very Hillary. This kind of experience, we DON'T need.

I really can't stand Hillary Clinton anymore. I used to think that I'd be okay with whichever Democrat got the nomination. But this campaign has only shown the true colors of Hillary Clinton. If she keeps this up she'll be done in the world of politics. No respect.

It compares favorably with Bush in Chinese garb when he visited the PRC. Run the photo of Clinton again in her red coat made of carpeting – that's the best laugh ever.

Obama's dad was from Kenya folks. Get a grip. Besides, he looks handsome in the garb.

HCR's campaign in not stupid. They know that sending this out reinforces a blatently false smear/fear campaign. This is low down disgraceful bigotry by the Hillary Clinton. If they think that the American people are stupid enough to not recognize a slime-ball tactic, they've got another thing coming!

This is a terrible smear tactic, but I think the most American voters are smart enough to not let this influence their decisions and see it for what it is.

The point isn't whether he's proud of it or not, Craig, although I doubt very much he sees anything bad about it at alll–it's that someone circulated it with the obvious intention of making it look like something he SHOULD be ashamed of it. And regardless of who that is, it seems totally indefensible to me.

Talk about shameful. Shame on your Hillary. Seriously. This is so vile and they are so proud of it.

This photo has been published several times, most recently on Feb 4th by the National Examiner. I'm sure they found it themselves, as there was also a film crew with Mr. Obama on his trip.

The Clinton campaign has no need to circulate this photo, unlike the Obama campagin circulating the unpublished photo of the Clinton's in a standard photo op with the president among tens of thousands with Rezco ten years ago, this photo has been widely published.

don't see the reason why Obama camp is so upset? Is he ashamed that he wore the attire?? Every politician does this.

CNN moderation: Pls rise above petty politics and print some pro hillary comments..

Disgraceful. I really hope that the voters of the upcoming primaries see this for what it is — a desperate ploy by a campaign that is on the ropes and cannot go down with dignity. Americans are smarter than to be influenced by cheap tricks such as this. Don't let us down Texas and Ohio.

It's about time the gloves came off on her part. If this reaction confirms anything it's that Obama is a whiner, is arrogant in that he thinks he can say anything about Hillary. Like a small child, he retaliates with off-the-wall accusations about her openly supporting NAFTA during the years in the White House. In the next breath, he's saying she can't count her 8 years as first lady as experience. He mumbles under his breath, and gives dirty looks when she slams him during a debate.

Can't wait to see how he responds to Louis Farakhan's endorsement. One thing's for certain: Barack Obama is not perfect and he and his supporters should think about that the next time Hillary zaps him one. And he's perfectly capable of messing up without it being blamed on her.

Enough of Hillary already. Plus CNN is quite gullable to help promote mess under the guise of news. Can you say "National Enquirer"

Obama isn't bothered by the pic, so why should we be?

Wow, Obama seems quite all home in that outfit, as if comfortable and familiar. Somali? Like Black Hawk down Somali?

To Maggie Williams:

Barack Obama's campaign DIDN'T say that wearing Somali clothing was divisive, but YOUR campaign IS divisive. It has been reported that YOUR campaign has been sending out this photo. In my opinion, you and your lackluster campaign are stopping at nothing, do anything to win, playing on people's fears to win this election at all costs. What are you trying to do? Drive the FEAR into people that Barack Obama is a radical muslim?

I hope you know what you are supporting, is an insult to the muslim community and as a black woman whom has most likely been discriminated against in her lifetime should be ashamed of yourself.

I'm done with the dems if Obama doesn't win this primary. I was a Dean supporter and saw his own party torpedo him because it was Kerry's turn. If I see the same thing happen with non-issue attacks and superdelegate games, I will sit the main election out – or take a look at MccCain.

This is just ugly. We see Hillary's true colors when she is backed into a corner. And the viewer above, Craig, knows full well that this has nothing to do with Obama's feelings toward the picture-it is a desperate attempt by HRC to stir up racial and religious fears among the bigoted. Shame on Hillary.

Just when I think the Clinton campaign can't go any lower…… They really make me sick.

Hillary Clinton is simply pathetic!! She is the definition of a sore loser. Whenever she gets backed into a corner and knows she's about to lose big thats when she opens her big mouth and all kinds of CRAP starts coming out. She did it in Iowa, SC and now that she knows she isn't going to win TX and won't win big enough in Ohio she's doing it again. At least she didn't start crying on national televsion again. How pathetic…

How can yall sit up here and oust Hillary when Osama has been getting away with everything from day one?!

Adn actually, please don't be fooled. The Media and Republicans were going to distribute this info and much more ONCE Obama got the nomination. They were saving it and she just beat them to the punch!

Obama is one of the biggest phonies I have seen!

I say GOOD FOR YOU HILLARY—IT IS ABOUT TIME YOU STARTED FIGHTING BACK!

Shame on you Hillary Clinton. I see a pattern emerging, you attack Senator Obama, wait for him to defend himself and then attack him for doing so. You don't deny that your campaign is responsible, so I can only know that it is responsible. You know that the only way you can get votes is by duping the misinformed, because you know that the more this country gets to know Barack, the more they love him.

Hope CNN clarifies that Senator Obama was in Somalia as part of a five day tour of Africa — South Africa, Kenya, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Chad as a member of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa. It would be beneficial for readers that CNN show the wide picture. That dress is not a "muslim" dress. It is a "Somali" dress. Please clarify.

This picture appeared at the beginning of February in the National Examiner and the RW site Free Republic.

Since when does anyone trust what Drudge prints about a Democrat???

Senator Clinton has apparently resorted to openly running a sleazy and desperate campaign. Leak the photo, and hope that people interpret the Muslim connotation badly. However, if challenged on it, fail to directly answer the question and make a snide comment on gracefully accepting diplomatic gifts. This is substance? This is an example of a solution (to the problem of not being handed the nomination?) Her idea of leadership is somehow making everyone do things her way and accepting her view of things. I think not.

Hillary 08.

He's wearing African attire. So what? This is no different from when Regan visited Ireland.

oh hillary. you are just too slippery.

This guy is truly pathetic. Y wont he show us the pic ealier? It's like saying that " Folks, look i am not alone in this, Look at her too". what a double standard from Mr. Perfect

Hillary 08

It's like if you poeple are on a drug called Obama. What does this guy stand for? Why would you vote for someone who has possible anti-american ties. You will regret it when the truth comes out after he is elected. Do the right thing, vote for Hillary!

I don't understand what the Obama camp is reacting so harshly to. This photo shows an American diplomat practicing respect and reverence for another countries customs. If that is shameful, then I'm afraid Obama is not ready to take on foreign relations as the next president. Furthermore, this is a cake walk compared to what Republicans have in store for him. Senator Obama needs to stop playing the victim and realize this is politics, no one gets a free ride.

With Hillary, nothing is out-of-bounds in her approach to politics and life in general. This is one of the most corrupt, unethical politicians in Washington today. An ethical person would say, "Whatever is right". Hillary says, "Whatever works"! Anyone who wonders why she stayed with Sick Willie during his "womanizing years" in ther White House got their answer when she decided to run for the presidency. It wasn't out of love and devotion, it was for her moment in the limelight right now. When she loses to Obama, I wonder if she'll dump Willie's Butt ?

So if this is a bad photo for Barack, it must mean Obamans all hate muslims. What's wrong with this picture? Isn't Obama supposed to embrace all cultures or just the xenophobic ones?

This is the worse kind of politics. She is desperate and trying to pull him into a dirty fight. SHE HAS NO DIGNITY!

All aboard the Hate Express!

Thank you Hillary. Just when I thought there weren't enough hours in the day to hate you enough, you go and pull this.

They did it to Jews, they did it to Roman Catholics, and now you're doing it to Muslims. Sure, Obama isn't a muslim, but Hillary doesn't care about silly little details like that, when there's an election on the line.

I'm really REALLY hoping the Democratic Party officials FINALLY come out and denounce these tactics for what they are – otherwise I will have believe that the Party tacitly accepts that attacks on race and religion are acceptable in political discourse.

Where is Chairman Dean?

Hillary and her campaign are digging deep into the dirt file. You can almost imagine the scene at her HQ: "what have we got on him? anything! anything! no sense in saving it for later; there may not BE a later."

She isn't going down without a fight.

She is a fighter at heart, and is going to fight this one to the death, without any regard for how it is going to hurt her party or her country.

This women is sick, really sick. Save your money for NY you will need it.

Just because it was alleged that it came from the sources within the Clinton campaign, how do we know how much of this is true? People make allegations all the time and most of them are not substantiated…I can make an allegation that someone from the Obama camp contacted the Drudge Report indicating that they were from the Clinton camp and provided them with the photo just to discredit the Clinton camp…reality check Obama supporters (including the media), Obama plays just as dirty; he gets free rides from the media…it would be nice to see debate where they ask each other questions and see how much they can really dig from each other…Obama does not fool me – I have been in many motivational seminars – they all sound good at the moment but then once it is over, we will not be motivated or in my case "fooled"…Americans do not be so niave!

Wish Edward was still running…Ralph Nader sure does souind nice now…I would never vote for McCain or Obama…Clinton resembles most of Edwards ideas – Go Clinton or Nader!

I used to say anyone but Bush will be an improvement.

Now I'm saying anyone but Hillary. Her campaign is just plain dirty politics. I'm so tired of hier highness I could be sick.

Go away Hillary. Do us all a favor.

Mark my words, if she somehow mucks her way to the nomination, I will vote McCain, and so will a lot of other people.

it's sad that Billary can stoop this low and can't be straight with her supporters that her campaign is engaging is smear campaign.

Sad that she will have to be this desperate to lose!

I will NEVER vote for this woman!

Shame on Hillary!!!!

This is too low for me to comment, I thnk Billary should just step down immediately.

The Clinton campaign didn't cut and make the photo! This is a real photo, why the outrage? As a Black man and a conservative Christian I am glad to see the picture, not that it changed my support for Sen. Clinton but I am glad to see another side of the candidates. I would also like to see Hillary in tradtional attire.

Get over yourself Obama! Stop running from your history! Stop whining! Quite frankly, I don't trust BO. I'm sorry but I just don't. I would support McCain insted of Barack (if he is the nominee) only if he changed his position and take us out of Iraq, but we know that's not going to happen.

Enough is Enough, Hillary! You have now shown me your true colors! I am switching my vote to Barack Obama! Hillary, you are Pathetic!

Obama '08!

If this was meant to bring fear out in people, then its a travesty. Many politicians have donned the attire of other countries out of respect, especially during special ceremonies.

If Maggie Williams, Hillary and Penn choose instead to pander to people's worst fears and prejudices then she just lost any hope of me voting for her.

Let's not peddle hope, lets peddle possible fears instead! a great banner for the Democratic party.

Who is distracting whom? They put this stuff out then claim Obama is distracting them?????????? Unbelievable just unbelievable.

This picture is cute…..poor Hillary killing her own campaign by the day….

I wish we could just fast forward to March 4 now so Obama can wipe the floor with Hilary. I am SO tired of listening to her campaign's babbling.

Why does hillary's campaign have to be racist? Obama can't wear traditional garb of a place he is visiting? Nice. Welcome to communist Russia under Hillary's rule.
And you wonder why people don't like her? She is visibly angry and needs help.

And NOW you see the NEW President of CHANGE!

How stupid can you people get to realize that this is from HRC campaign!
Seriously people! Wake up! Anybody could have done this with photoshop!
The pathetic people are the one's who believe this was sent by her campaign!

SHAME ON YOU, HILLARY!

Shame Hillary Shame!!

I am a Democrat, and if you win the nomination, I will stay home. After seeing this despicable behavior from you, I will vote for a DOG before I vote for you.

GO AWAY – YOU ARE DISGUSTING!

Absolutely, completely, utterly disgraceful of Sen. Clinton. This is the final straw. I had resigned myself to support the Democrat, no matter who it was. But this, this is something straight out of the Karl Rove playbook. Disgusting

Why do people feel this is offensive?. Is it not him?. First of, don't we need to know more about the man so many are so eager to coronate? Is he the one in the picture? if it is, I am sure the eloquent Obama can explain and does not need to feel offended.
People are so easily driven to believe she is behind this. So many of her supporters are so sick at the discrimination she is being subjected to. We have lowered the bar for Obama so low that anybody that questions his record is either a racist or un-American. This has to end. Let everything be known and out there. EVERYTHING ON THIS MAN IS PERTINENT.

Congrats Hillary…….

U won are you happy – U have just handed the presidency over to McCain.

As a democrat if you win the nomination – I VOTE NADER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL……. Well, well, Hillary out of respect for other country just as Bush do(dance) please don't insult. Chelesa with to Hawaii and wore their culture attire to welcome you. Now look at you Hillary…… He was in another country in which he simply respect the culture. Come on……shame on you ……..LOL You are really presssed,huh………..LOL So you are again showing you are against other people period. STOP IT GIRL, GO HOME!!!!!

Wow, Clinton really is desperate…how can she be doing this to the democratic party? We need at least a semblance of party unity here. Instead, she's willing to demolish the reputation of the democrats and destroy the Clinton legacy, all at the same time…I am amazed (and horrified).

If her campaign didn't do it, shouldn't she deny it?

Instead of jumping on Hillary for pointing out an obvious flaw. Why not call it what it is. Half the baseball and football fans are not running for President. If a Person running for President cant put his hand over his heart for the NAtioal Anthem to a flag I fought to protect for 22 years then he can go back to the streets of chicago and continue to talk and get nothing accomplished just as he did as a senator. He can talk the talk but has proven he cannot walk the walk.

HRC is simply ridiculous. Her negative mud-slinging tactics are doing nothing but dividing the party. This is obviously far different from Hillary wearing traditional clothing when visiting other countries– Barack has had to fight the false claims that he is Muslim from the start of this campaign. Circulating this photo provides more "evidence" for the unintelligent individuals who perpetuate this rumor.

Hillary Clinton is pathetic!

Let's put come photos of Bill and Monica and the "blue dress" online.

Then, let's find pictures of Hillary in native costume, when she has visited other countries, or is she so full of herself to ever identify with individuals from other countries?

Vote for integrity and the end to the Clintons and Washington politics.

Obams 2008!

I am so ashamed to be an american woman at this time. Hillary disappoints, alientates and insults the very people who she attempts to gain trust and votes from…African Americans and women.

You know, the more I see of Hilary the more I dislike her, she has issues with mood swings that is obvious! Just what makes her or her campaign people (who apparently have no clue) that we would ever want someone with her attitude in office. We have seen eonough of her she will be lucky to ever be elected into any office again wow she has really blown it!

So why did Hillary publish the photo then? Rather than focus on the issues, she has consistently sought to damage Obama. This photo plays to the rumor (known to be false) that Obama is Muslim, and is in lockstep with Bill Clinton's speeches reminding voters that Obama is Black ("like Jesse Jackson").

Publishing this photo, in my opinion, is racist.

It's obviously Hillary who is trying to distract voters from the issues in this campaign, and that Obama is more authentic, ethical, unifying, and electable.

More dirty tricks from the Hillary camp – they're coming on a daily basis now – and WE ARE SO TIRED OF HER AND HER SLEAZY TACTICS!

People, how do you know she actually put those photos out. Obama could have put them out himself too make you think she did it and cause an uproar. All officials that visit foreign countries were the country's traditional attire. So, I see this is not big deal, like Obama is trying to spin it to be and some of you are buying it/

Because the photo was taken for goodwill reasons and yet, someone, I'm not going to say who, chose to release it for the wrong reasons. It's clear as day. Come on. I mean, what's this photo supposed to do anyway? Scare voters? It's ridiculous. Dignitaries travel the world and are always trying to respect the culture(s) they find themselves in. If the intent of releasing this photo was to smear Mr. Obama, I just have to shake my head and hope that such tactics don't get rewarded. It's sad, how this election has gone.

Well it was a gift, so I don't see the harm in Obama accepting it. The proble I have, is the context that its perpetuating. Its being used to insinuate that Obama is a Muslim. Lets hope the DNC lashes out at the HRC camp for this.

Hillary: you are by far much worst than Carl Rove. I am a lifelong democrat but will do whatever it takes to help McCain win the presidency if you are the democratic nominee.

McCain '08 for what? 100 years of war and an economy that will no longer be in a recession but a depression? Wonderful.

I can’t believe this. The Clinton camp is using Mr. Rove’s tactics. Shame on you Hillary Clinton!

You know what?

He looks more american than ever!

Respectful of culture, true to himself and proud of his father.

Go O 08.

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Why Obama campaign is outraged if they think the picture is fine? I don't understand, someone help me on this please?

I have no problem even if Obama ties to any moslem community. My concern is he just doesn't have IT to be president.
VOTE FOR SUBSTANCE, VOTE FOR HILLARY!

Doesn't seem like he's the best person to lead 'one country under god'……..there are just too many of these type of photos and questions.

This crap keeps up and we are going to end up with the gila monster and Huckleberry Hound in the white house. Man the Clintons get scary when they are desperate.

BTW, all you Clintonistas who keep complaining about the Obama bias of CNN, for the last 6 months, many posters here and people on my college campus have dubbed CNN the Clinton News Network. It's not that there is an Obama bias. She (Hillary Roadwarrior Clinton) just keeps doing things, that when reported (news site's job), she just keeps making things worse.

But alas, if she doesn't drop out soon, the crusading war pigs will stay in power.

poor taste, I feel hilary is tring to con the public in to untruths, may ? Is will she try the same as president?

Wow, I hate Hillary Clinton. She just can't get out of the spin-cycle. I hope she is never president. Not this time, not any time.

I'm not even American and I can't vote.

To obama supportsters,

Get over it. all politicians say anything to get elected, there is no perfect politician like mr obama is making us believe. Whose spouse said she wasnt sure she would vote for one of the candidates? MO or BC?

Hillary and her SUPPORTERS…………SHAME ON YOU HILLARY CLINTON!!!

I have supported you since DAY-ONE……..AND CONTRIBUTED OVER $1000 !!!!!! I am supporting OBAMA and sending a check off today for $2500. THIS smellls of White Water, Travelgate, and Bill's impeachment. I wish you would take yourself and what ever supporters you have left and see if NADER or McMain need you. They would love to have this kind-of experience. SHAME ON ALL OF YOU!!!!

Obama's ploy shift voters' attention to a non-issue.
Shame on you Obama

I would like to see CNN show this picture of Obama, since they did not show the picture of the Cuba women and her flag. CNN is very bias, it is obvious in all of their political team. I would like some real side by side comparison on issues both Obama and Clinton have been involved with throughout their careers. I am waiting for real Jornalism from CNN. This whole business of attacking Clinton is getting ridiculous. How about focusing on well-founded and important issues for once.

I am a Black male (25 years old) and a staunch Christian and I don't know why Barack is so upset about the picture! Clinton didn't fake or sneak and take it! It is a public picture for crying out loud!

Clinton 08, all the way!

"This is nothing more than an obvious and transparent attempt to distract from the serious issues confronting our country today" (Maggie Williams)

Very well spoken. That's exactly what it looks like, and it's nice to see an honest explanation for a change. I can't imagine a more clear statement about what the Clinton campaign was trying to accomplish than this.

I just can't believe that Hillary Clinton's campain is behaving this way. America doesn'nt need a president with this kind of behaviour.

I'll never vote for her after these shameful antics. This seals my vote for Obama…

Obama / CNN '08

Uh oh, Here we go…
This is something I expected out of the Republicans during the general election system. The Clinton machine is shameful, divisive, derogatory, and obviously unapologetically ignorant. Obama had better get ready because this sort of thing is waiting around the corner for him as he gets nearer and nearing to sitting in the oval office.

I really want to know if President Bush would don this garb during our War on Terror.

In your words, Mrs. Clinton : Shame on you! While I don't think you deserve the mutual respect to be called Mrs. at this point – now that you have sunk so low and ruined your chances of running for any office ever again. Rememer all your "moments" of instability will be on film and replayed for many, many years to come by future opponents. Not too flattering for a presumed leader at any level! Best wishes to you and your sleazy, low-life husband. And thanks for taking us on this eye-opening odyssey of the real Clintons and soiling your reputation in political history.

Stick a fork in her she's DONE!

This is nuts. Obviously, there's nothing wrong with Barack Obama wearing traditional Somali garb while visiting the region. Hence the photograph of the occasion.

The question is why the Clinton campaign would think it a worthwhile thing to do to distribute the photograph. How does the Clinton campaign see this photograph as evidence of Obama's fitness, or lack thereof, to govern as President? What is Hillary trying to show us through this photograph, and why can't the HRC campaign tell us what their motives are behind distributing it?

She should have been doing this a long time ago; re: health care distortions by Obama, and also saying that Bill Clinton made bad economic decisions. Sounds like a Republican!!!

The intent of releasing this photo is clear: play on the common man's fear and ignorance of Islam to create doubt about Obama's patriotism.

That is smear tactics at its worst. SHAME ON YOU HILLARY. How incredibly hypocritical of her after accusing him of playing dirty.

Can those of you who, for some reason, still support this woman now see that she will stop at nothing to subvert the will of the party for her own personal agenda?

Thank goodness that in 8 days she will be gone from this race. These types of disgraceful attacks are expected from Republicans; not from progressives.

Come on, CNN. This is a bit ridiculous. First of all, there's nothing wrong with wearing the clothing of other cultures. Many senators and high-profile Americans do this when traveling to other countries. If Obama is ashamed and feels like this photo is a smear, then he should only be ashamed of himself for being so small and not understanding that it's okay to adopt other cultures (especially in travel).

This shows more about Obama's character than anything. It shows that he is very self-centered and unworldly.

Nice way to get votes in a general election Hillary. I am an Obama supporter who will never vote HRC. I'd rather go w/ McCain. The Clintons are a disgrace to themselves and all of America.

You know something,

He looks more american than ever!

Respectful of other cultures, true to himself and proud of his father.

go O 08

All Hillary can do is double-talk. She should be ashamed of the campaign that she has run. I considered supporting her but after all of the negative campaigning that she and her people have engaged in, I cannot. SHAME ON YOU HILLARY!! SHAME ON YOU!! see, we can say it too!

What's the big deal? The fact is this isn't a photoshopped image trying to misrepresent anything. The man wore it, and he is now trying to be the face of America. If he wants to be such, he should expect all his actions to be recorded, scrutinized, and published. Anyone calling this a "smear" photo should look in the mirror. It's simply a photograph of something Obama did. If you read negativitiy into it, you're just as guilty as the tactics you supposedly deplore.

If the shoe fits….looks like Obama's right at home!! Beware American's; a sheep in wolves clothing.

Food for thought for those of you out there… Have you ever considered that Obama's camp is the one circulating the photo?

Doesn't he have one of her on her crawling out from under the desk where she got her 35 years worth of experience?

Consider this a thank you note to the Clinton campaign.

Thank you for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Thank you for ensuring that once again a republican president will sit in the White House. Thank you for providing the giddy republican smear machine all the fodder it could ever possibly need. Thank you for portraying Democrats as the party that eats its own. Thank you for galvanizing the republican base around a candidate that was floundering. Thank you for pushing me and my entire family away from voting for you, the candidate we long considered the most capable but now see, demonstrably, as the most petty.

You are a queen with no crown.

Maggie Williams is lying. They did put this out there, the same way they did the E-mail stuff, for the nincompoops who will believe it's further proof he's a muslim…. Hillary, get on your broom and fly into a tree.

Just shows Hillary and Bill will do ANYTHING and everything to get back in the White House. Clearly one of the lowest things we've seen in this race. Hang on if can get lower they will.

Guys, calm down. I don't think that's Clinton's style. She wouldn't use this low level tactics to attack Obama. Let's wait and see what Clinton will say.

Hillary…the anti-hope.

I am sick of the Clinton style politics.. This is why nothing gets done in DC..

THIS PHOTO WAS NOT GIVING OUT BY HILLARY'S TEAM, it was on the internet and common email for weeks, with the photo of Obama not putting his hand over his heart!!!

This photo was distributed by the bloggers who dont like him, please add that someplace on your site…

Now lets see if he can take the heat, afraid of a little photo Obama

if this is indeed from members of Clinton staff, I am very dissapointed in the conduct of her campain. They must think people are idiots.

Shame on you Hillary!

Craig,

Please tell me that you arent one of the weak minded people that Hillary preys upon. What a ridiculous comment by you!

Gotta love it…Hillary sends out a photo aimed at smearing Obama, and then accuses Obama of not sticking to the issues. To take a line from McCain, the hypocrisy is "breathtaking."

do you know for a fact that hilary clinton did this? dont think you do unless you were there. maybe he did this to see if he can get some kind of reaction from the american public. i would suggest that you check this man out. do you really know who he is? check out his church that he attends and the comments that his minister made after 911. 911 a wake up for white america!!

after all she did and said, Tuesday she will say that she's honored to be in a debate with Barack Obama, absolutely honored, great actress….I am sure that Hillary will be a great leader she will solve this country's issues with ANGER AND HATE….

How stupid does the Clinton campaign think we are?

Clearly this is a last ditch effort. I never thought she would go down gracefully, but I never expected this.

"No one can stand in the way of millions of people calling for change!"
Obama 08!!!!

Can HRC and her campaign go any lower *shakes head vigorously*

Obama "08!!!!

obama will be a dissapointment to america just check out european news sad have to go to germany to hear the truth (DER SPIEGEL)

This is absolutely disgusting. First, there is nothing wrong with the religion of Islam; the vast majority of its followers are peaceful god loving people. Second, this is a obvious attempt to put fear in Americans that Obama is some sort of secret muslim agent, which is false.
The reality is Obama's heritage would be a tremendous benefit in dealing with Muslim nations and nations and there leaders.
While Hillary says she wouldn't meet with leaders like ahmedijan, they actually WOULD"NT negotiate with HRC because she is a women.

Oh come on. they DID NOT say they sent this out. Obama cult members are just looking for anything to hold Hillary back!!!

There is no proof that the Clinton people put this photo out there. Obviously this photo would upset some people so why didn't the Obama camp display it themselves early on in the campaign if they have nothing to hide. We have been led to believe that Obama has come clean on his issues such as his drug use in his youth.

Why is no one mad that Obama is exaggerating Hillary's stance on NAFTA? This kind of stuff is what campaigns do and you better get used to it because the Republicans are going to use everything they can to create doubt in Democrats minds during the general election. Learn to research and get the truth about things because you won't get it from the news media. Their job is to stir the pot. Don't take their reporting as the truth. They have their own agenda.

Go Obama!

Then why circulate the photo if the Clinton campaign does not want to be distracted by answering question as to why it was circulated in the first place?

This getting too crazy. I can't wait until this is all over.

Did Clinton ever think that she may be offending people who are Muslim and may not get their votes?

Kyle and tb, get a life! Why are you outraged? The Clinton campaign didn't cut and make the photo! This is a real photo, why the outrage? As a Black man and a conservative Christian I am glad to see the picture, not that it changed my support for Sen. Clinton but I am glad to see another side of the candidates. I would also like to see Hillary in tradtional attire.

Get over yourself Obama! Stop running from your history! Stop whining! Quite frankly, I don't trust BO. I'm sorry but I just don't. I would support McCain insted of Barack (if he is the nominee) only if he changed his position and take us out of Iraq, but we know that's not going to happen.

More racism from the KKKLintons. Hillary you are the worst ever, I wouldnt vote for you if my life depended on it. You are very polarizing and dishonest. You criticize Obama for the exact samethings that you do. Taking peoples lines in speeches, dirty campaign tactics, not offering solutions, flip floping on the NAFTA agreement which was your husbands doing.

Get a life

Not an Obama supporter and this is my first comment ever a CNN Blog…

That is a absolutely disgusting tactic by the Clinton campaign. I'm either voting McCain or Obama. The Clinton tactics are just plain sleazy.

The Drudge story highlighted the context and pupose of Kenyan Chieftan traditional clothing presented to Barack during an official visit as a US senator. The story also showed pictures of Hillary wearing in the middle east, Bill Clinton wearing a traditional African costume in Africa and Bush wearing traditional Chinese clothing in China. Hillary's attempted smear as it relates to Barack Obama reeks of bigotry, deparation, and racism.
It is time that the DNC, Senior democratic statesmen and women of the deomcratic party (President Carter, Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore and others)
publicly and privately put an end to Hillary's vile, repulsive and destructive campaign.

Clinton will stop at nothing in her campaign! Is this the type of person we want as President? Go Obama!

Wow..she gets more desperate EVERY day…if he did visit a Muslim country, then it would only be right that he wore the traditional clothing..poor Hillary…it must be hard to accept the fact that people do NOT want a CLINTON in office..and if this photo is the best "smear" tactic they have, then I say Barack has nothing to worry about…

I wouldn't worry about any "drug use" from Barack's past..with all the skeletons in her closet…let the public worry about that Hillary, you just worry about your concession speech!!!!

How sad.. and yet, people still support Hillary. I don't get it – how can her supporters who like her based on her stances, experience, whatever the reason may be not be willing to demand better from her? I am shocked and saddened by what she is resorting to these days and even more so that her supporters are willing to accept this negative, false, irrelevant smearing.

A picture speaks louder than words! I do not trust Obama.

"Shame on yo.l Senator Clinton. You use the worse tactics of Carl Rove and Republicans." One day she has a press conference about Obama not playing fair and zoom she lowers the standard.

This continues to rpove to Hillary and company are desperate and that this is her true nature when put in a corner.

Nice going, Hillary.

Why would you use this photo, otherwise? I would have voted for her if Obama didn't get the Democratic nomination.

She has to issue a public apology. Otherwise, my vote goes to Nader.

Between this and her mocking listed in the next article, I am completely disgusted by Hillary Clinton. There is no way I could vote for her if she were to win/steal the nomination. She is taking politics to an even lower level then I thought even she was capable of.

This will make great fodder for the Republicans going into the general election. Couple this with his middle name and they will have a field day.

Now, how stupid of a stunt is this? Don't they realize that they cannot win a campaign through bullying, strong arming, and smear tatics? Don't they realize this only makes them look worst than any picture can make Obama look? Don't they relaize controversy and "fighting against impossible odds" draws many American people into support of the accused and even more? Look at Bill Clinton's scandals. Look at McCain's recent "scandal". Look at your own Super Bowl champion New York Giants for heaven's sake New Yourk Senator Clinton. Realize this- the majority of the American people support the accused, the underdog, and the "hopeful" because most of us have been living out these roles for the majority of our lives.

If you don't realize by now that these tatics do not work, when will you? How low do you and your campaign have to sink before you realize you cannot win by discrediting someone else. You can only win by proving yourself. And all you have proven to this point, is that it's all about YOU WINNING and not about how you plan on doing so. Because the measures you have taken prove that.

All I can say is that I look forward with glee to next Tuesday's election. Why? Becasue it means we as American Citizens only need to hear Hillary's racist, prejudiced, and borderline communist campaign cries for 8 more days. Hillary and Castro have certain ideas in common. they believe that if you dont want what they want, that you dont matter and you will be falsely crucified for believing as such. 8 days and counting…good riddance Hillary!

This is another tragic move in Hillary's campaign. How can we as Americans count on her to run the country when she can't even run her own campaign in just manner?

This reminds me of the fact that she wants Florida's and Michigan's delegates counted after she signed off that it was fine that they didn't count. After she "won" the primary in which many people in Florida didn't vote because the vote "didn't count" she wants to now seat those delegates. Many people didn't vote because they were told their vote would not count. Edwards and Obama weren't even on Michigan's ballot, but she insists on saying she "won" that state as well.

She will say anything to get ahead!

Why Obama campaign is outraged if they think the picture is fine? I don't understand, someone help me on this please?

This is honestly the most absurd, calculating and divise move I have ever seen in American politics in the last 25 years.

Hillary you lost my vote, I can't believe this….

Love the turbine…lol.

Obama is correct in saying this is a fear mongering tactic by the Clinton campaign. My question is, so what if Barack is Muslim. Isn't that what 4000 our brave men and women have died for in Iraq? Weren't their lives sacrificed in the "defense of democracy" so the people of Iraq can be free to choose what religion they practice? Are we not making the world safe for religious freedom? Isn't that the reason that Hillary Clinton voted for the authorization of Bush's war?

What is the outrage about ?
Isn't this considered multicultural?

This is so shamefull Hillary.
Do you want to become president so bad, you will resort to this?
What will be your next steps Hillary?
You are dividing the party, stop before you have to quit in shame after Obama wins Tx, OH, Vr, and RI.
I was so proud you Hillary initially, but you have put all women to shame. You have ruined the chances of any woman ever becoming president.
What a shame…..

HRC has shown her true colors! I'm highly UPSET with these divise political tactics to spread more fear. She is dividing the party. HRC GO BACK TO NY!!!(or Arkansas)

WOW…. Her true colors are coming out at the end.. It is amazing what has transpired in the last few days.. WOW… When these campaigns began, I was a Hillary supporter.. Boy, am I glad I got off of that boat…

Hillary is what America needs to be afraid of. She and countless others are trying to paint the picture that Muslims are a danger to the United States. That's ludicrous. We don't have to worry about radical Islamists bombing our country. We have to worry about extreme politicians who attempt to change our ideology and our way of life by fear-mongering.

I wasn't aware that Karl Rove has joined Hillary's campaign team.

The kind of tactics that Hillary has deployed lately, I wonder if she is getting her ideas from the Republican playbook.

She will stoop to anything to get a vote…..its pathetic
Do you really want this crazed angry juvenile for a president
she is dividing her own party and making fodder for McCain…you know the one who has a loose tongue.. bomb Bomb iran and wishing people dead
Think long and hard before you choose either

Queen Hillary you thought this nomination was going to be your CORONATION????

News flash! We voters say, "Hell NO!!!!!"

Lemons into lemonade. The Obama camp should use this photo to highlight his foreign policy experience. Also, it seems when HRC gains some ground she inflicts another wound into her campaign.

I love Clinton. This is so great!
This is nothing compared to what the republicnas will do so dear old
Obama better get used to it. Because before the republicans are done they will brainwash us into thinking that Obama is a closet muslim just like Obama brainwashed the democrats into thinking he is qualified to lead this country.

The Clinton camp is accusing OBAMA of using this as a distraction?!

Ok, so if I sent a bunch of malicious emails out about Clinton, and she denounces them, then I guess she's just using it as a distraction… it obviously has nothing to do with the person sending it!

Absurd.

This is typical of the Clintons. I worked for Paul Tsongas in the early 90s, and it's all the same kind of ugliness they spread then. NO, there is NOTHING wrong with wearing those clothes. The Clinton campaign, however, knows very well that many people who feed into Muslim paranoia will be affected by this. And she complains because his mailer was a bit exaggerated? Even if I were sure that McCain would overturn abortion I don't think I could vote for this woman. There's such a thing as holding your nose so hard you can't breathe anymore.

Team Hillary states in the article:

“This is nothing more than an obvious and transparent attempt to distract from the serious issues confronting our country today and to attempt to create the very divisions they claim to decry. We will not be distracted.”

For once, they are telling the truth! But, the dirty little secret is that the distraction is NOT the objection by Obama's camp, but the actual release of the photo by the Hill-billies.

Looks like her new spinmeister is no more adept than the old one.

This is incredible. Someone in the Clinton campaign should be tarred and feathered.
When I was an Army advisor in Saudi Arabia, I wore Arab dress for almost all social occasions with my counterparts. This was a simple matter of respect. I applaud Sen. Obama for doing the right thing in Somalia, and I utterly condemn the Clinton campaign for its disgraceful use of innuendo.
Sen. Clinton owes an abject apology, not just to Sen. Obama, but to all of us.
Dave

Kyle, HRC campaing didn't brought this up…Obama's campaign brought it up….reason why,…to distract stupid people like you from the issues…that includes you TB….go hillary…gullible americans…no wonder the a third of the country in the world hates americans…

So? Heaven knows the Republicans won't dig this up and circulate it (insert eye roll). Why doesn't he just say that he's proud to have worn the traditional attire, shrug it off and be done with it? Getting weary of all the whining coming out of Camp Obama.

Way to go Hillary……this photo just confirms my vote for Hillary…smear photo or not it is was it is!

Jezzz, she will stop at noting man….WOW, I was not going to vote for her anyway, but this really puts the icing on the cake. I do not know why the Clinton people still belive all this hipe. I have been following this for over a year now and I thought we settled this, he is NOT a terriost. But then again, the QUEEN will stop at nothing to get elected, even if it means dividing us futher……..

It's just a picture of him in their traditional dress. That's all they're showing. Everyone thinks Obama isn't negative at all. I'm holding out for Hillary, you go girl!

Mike
Orlando, FL

Billary is obviously desperate. Such smears and mudslinging is hardly what people are looking for in a candidate.

i thought after the debate friday, that sen. clinton's camp will be more civil in their campaigns, that they will focus on the issues that are very important not just to americans, but to the rest of the world. i thought, more especially, that after she had proclaimed that she has truly enjoyed these campaigns with sen. obama, and has even touched sen. obama's arm before they shook hands, she will not let her standards to lower any further. well, lo and behold, it was nothing but a snake's charm.

i just feel sad for all those who believe in her, blindly. it's really sad.

Oh my gosh! Desperation is settling in, and it ain't looking good.

Pandering to sterotypical fears is the old "business as usual"- I think this type of dirty politics will surely backfire- the public is smarter than the Clinton campaign thinks. Not surprising, but just sad and tired.

It is just fine to know…
Go Hillary!

I wondered when this would start. I had hoped it would be the Republican's and not a fellow democrat to sink this low. I am even more determined to vote for Nader in the event Hillary wins the democratic nomination. I am totally disgusted with her.

Is she purposely trying to kill the democratic base? This is an outright republican swift boating. Give me a break. The more this goes on the more I feel stupid for ever feeling like I could've supported her. This is outright digusting, and like every other attack, is going to effect her more negatively than Barack.

Please graciously resign already! This is some of the most nauseating campaigning I've seen to date. And we should be ashamed that it is coming from a Democratic contender, not a republican contender. Is she really a democrat? The conduct of Barack in this photograph is EXACTLY the kind of world leader we need. How can this at all be considered bad for Barack?

i have also come to the conclusion that hillary has given up and is simply trying to toughen up obamas camp for rep smear. thats my take.

Another illadvised attempt!!When will she stop? When she has ruined all chance of showing she has any political smarts?Negativity in this fight only shows a lack of true differences in thier positions..

Only in your pathetic country, is this form of gutter politics tolerated by the voters. On the other hand, the population that make up the voting public are some of the worlds most ignorant people, bar none. For Hillary Clinton not to come out with the same visceral response I have to this is the primary reason the country does not need her or her husband. May be Bill left a stash of Coke in the White House he'd like to have back. They've demonstrated they are desparate to get back there and will do and say anything to acheive that end. Pitiful.

If it doesn't work, just keep trying, this is insanity Hillary.

Just bow out gracefully.

I can't wait until the backlash of this one.

What exactly is the Clinton camp hoping to gain from releasing the photo? I see this as a deliberate attempt to play on the fears that many Americans hold about muslims. The irony is, the photo is not of Obama in Muslim garb, but in traditional Somali garb, which is worn by both Christians and muslims to fend off the country's wind and heat.

I don't believe Obama is upset about the content of the photo but about the intention behind its release.

That's what he gets for putting the garb on.
I won't be voting for him.
We need someone who cares about the country.

He's distracting? SHE SENT OUT THE MAILER!

Obama is not presidential material. He did not deny this photo because it is TRUE. He does not put his hand over his heart for the pledge, he refuses to put on a flat lapel pin, his wife made comments about not being proud of being an American, and her racist thesis was recently made public.
Patriotism with a presidential candidate should not be an issue. It is with Obama. He would never be able to go up against McCain and win.
Vote Hillary! It's about time this came out to the public!

“he did what any great leader should do — he accepted the gift, accepted the hospitality, accepted that token of friendship."

Why say any more than that? Even if the Hillary campaign "leaked" the photo, why should the Obama camp have such a severe overreaction, esp. when, as the quote says, he "did what any great leader would do", that is follow the customs and traditions as a guest in another country? No reason for the Plouffe statement, imo.

Hillary Clinton has gone too far. Her campaign is absloutely disgusting. If she wins this nomination, I will forfeit my right to vote.

Kyle: are you on drugs? 'Obama plays to the best…' is nonsense and you know it. He is as divisive as anyone. Look at his propoganda and get a reality check.

As far as his Muslim roots go…well…he has them. Simple as that. Deal with it, dont deny it.

Oh my Lord, How Low Can you get and be. When you hope thing counldn't get any worst with Mrs. Clinton, it does. So dirty. If by some unlikly way Sen. Obama lose, I will vote REP. NEVER!! will she or any other CLINTON get my vote, Never!! Shameful.

Perfect example of Karl Rove politics. Clinton you stink!

Oh….why is it always Anonymous sources ALWAYS seems to be from the "CLINTON CAMPAIGN SUPPOSEDLY"

Are you certain Obama's Campaign didn't send the photo just to drum up some more Clinton hate?

After all, the "MASTER" at misleading with his words is the one who drummed up the "Race" card and took it out of context. I am wondering who this Obama fellow is….not the one I thought I would vote for six months ago…unfortunately, he is proving himself to be way worse than Clinton in too many ways…..

that is a good point TB, you cant elect someone who cant even run their own campaign correctly.

Sleazy but brilliant! Just like the "Guru ad" cost Bill Scranton Jr. the PA Governor's race against Bob Casey Sr. many years ago In the last week of the campaign, Casey's campaign (led by former Edwards manager Joe Trippi, as I recall) ran an ad with a photo of a long-haired Bill Jr. sitting around the hooka or something at Yale with a bunch of fellow travelers.

Similar to the photo that circulated with the Clintons and REZKO and Obamamites accusing them of having "dealings" with him too…

GO HILLARY!!!!

This is just sad. I'm sorry to see things have progressed in this fashion for the Clinton campaign (I wonder how long they have been sitting on this photo).

The bottom line is this, going to an Islamic country and not abiding by its laws will get you killed. Obama was following the country's customs, being a good statesman, and avoiding injury/death to himself by not following the proper dress code.

Shame on you HRC – this really breaks my heart.

Must admit,,,he looks so natural in that attire…..

Disgusting gamesmanship by the Clintons. As badly as I want a Democrat in the White House, I would abstain from voting if by some rare chance she steals the nomination.

I hope she loses her Senate seat over this kind of Karl Rove garbage.

What a beautiful picture!!! Sincererely the pause is very interesting. Mr Obama looks ridiculous but we all know that never happened.
When Clintonians want to attack, they do it without reserve. And when they are attacked they are yelling out .
Clintonians are the most sensible and they will be the most affected by negative ads!!!
Obama 08

This is outrageous. To think you had the audacity to cry outrage over your perceived attack from Obama over NAFTA. Meanwhile, you circulate an obvious fear-mongering “maybe we can make them think he’s a Muslim” photograph. You are beyond shame. You are below contempt.

Imagine if the Obama campaign were to circulate a photo of Hillary Clinton marching in a gay pride parade with some leather-clad individuals- and then say something like "Oh, there's nothing wrong with gay people, why should the Clinton campaign take offense?"

Sleaze- that's all there is to the Clinton campaign.

"SHAME ON YOU HILLARY"

Obama has alot to hide, lets get it all out.

If I were Obama, I would run with this and be proud of the foreign affairs experience that it demonstrates.

Sure, this is a tactic by the Clintons to make Obama look like something he is not, but the Clintons need to realize that we, the voters are NOT THAT STUPID! We ARE listening and we ARE making informed judgements. I am offended by the sarcasm directed at Obama supporters, including myself. I don't have dreamy, pie-in-the-sky hope.

I'm looking for a leader to get us out of this mess we're in as a nation. I am looking for a person with outstanding leadership qualities. If Hillary had those qualities, her $120 million dollar campaign wouldn't be in the toilet, trying to crawl out.

No, SHAME ON YOU HILLARY CLINTON! And you have the nerve to accuse Obama of using Karl Rove type tactics.

Just another example of you using racism to further your agenda. Shameful and sick!

This is why I always say I would vote for John McCain before I followed my party and vote for you. Obama 08!

I am completely and utterly disgusted by HRC and her campaign. For all her talk about trying to take the high road, she has shown time and time again that "bowing out with grace" is not in her vocabulary. Can this woman sink any lower? If she wins the nomination, I can guarantee one thing, I won't be voting for HRC under ANY circumstances.

Congratulations Ralph Nader, you just got my potential vote.

Deny, apologize… cry. Whatever works.

It's nothing compared to the stupid-looking getups she's worn here in the USA!

This is ridiculous. Hilary just continues to divide the democratic party…Talking about old politics.

What a shame. And this man wants to be our President? God Help US.

Clinton is certainly not trust worthy, as she attempts to do anything to win. She reminds me of one of the rich kids who feel as though they are entitled to positions in life because of who they are and how much money they have. I dont like her!

CNN and their so called best political team always twisted a story to help Obama.
CNN, you are disgusting.

Hillary is a sick power hungry woman, she needs professinal help from doctors.

it's somewhat shocking how inept the Clinton campaign has been…..

She gets booed the other night for being negative, and gets a standing O for being positive.

Now, in my world, 2 plus 2 is 4. Not so in Hillaryland, from what I can tell….

This statement from Clinton's Campaign manager is true!

“Enough. If Barack Obama's campaign wants to suggest that a photo of him wearing traditional Somali clothing is divisive, they should be ashamed. Hillary Clinton has worn the traditional clothing of countries she has visited and had those photos published widely,” said Williams.

Given that this photo has repeatedly shown up in my mailbox attached to a hate filled and far right-wing diatribe against Muslims and Barack Obama, the Clinton Campaign has revealed its utter moral bankruptcy in pushing this, and to claim that it distracts from real issues only shows how Rovian Mark Penn is and will be until HRC fires him–which at this point is not going to happen, unfortunately.

Hillary, this beyond pathetic. Try and show a little dignity in defeat.

These are minds games being played out by the Clinton campaign. The Clinton Camp will "not be distracted." Talk about reverse psychology. It's really ammusing to see the desperation taking place.

Hey, what are you guys saying? Where's the proof it came from Hillary's campaign? Oh, that's right, when you belong to a cult, you don't need proof of anything, just gullibility.

I am BEYOND WORDS.

She sent out her mailers to scare people into thinking that Sen. Obama is a radical muslim (HE IS NOT) and now she is AGAIN enganging this smear tactics.

(Trust me, I know. I received her e-mail telling me that Sen. Obama can't be trusted because he is a Muslim–RIDICULOUS LIES).

This photo is simply Obama being respectful while visiting another country. I see absolutely nothing wrong with this.

I am concerned however over the reports that Farrakhan supports Obama and says "OBAMA'S THE 'HOPE OF ENTIRE WORLD'". This is very scary as it makes me wonder why someone who is racist, anti-semetic, and homophobic supports Obama. As an undecided voter, my vote will now be for Clinton.

At first I was VERY inspired by CHANGE, but now I am starting to question the true meaning. I am sure he would be a good president, but it is just too much risk with Obama.

It is a sleazy tactic by the Hillary campaign. It is also shrewd and clever. We will be seeing this photo constantly now, and it will have a negative impact. There is no question about that.

The Clintons are brilliant at this sort of thing. Shameless – and effective.

hes pathetic

CNN,
you need to headline this article and make sure the Clinton campaign gets every bit of disgust that will surely come to them. This is absolutely outrageous. I never thought I would miss the Solis Doyle-Penn machine, it seems the Maggie Williams-Penn machine is nastier.

This kind of politics is so beyond over. This generation is so sick of this crap, just die off and remove yourselves as an obstacle to a better world.

clinton camp "“Enough. If Barack Obama's campaign wants to suggest that a photo of him wearing traditional Somali clothing is divisive, they should be ashamed."

its like; why did hrc camp put this out if they were not trying to use photo smearing?

Hillaryland is pathetic. Every day they remind me why I cannot vote for Hillary Clinton. She can't even run her own campaign efficiently and she wants to run this country? I think not.

If the democrats want to beat McCaine in November, someone had better get Hillary out of the race.

This style of politics is exactly what's wrong in Washington. Time to review all her corporate contributors and put pressure on them

Did CNN quote Maggie Williams correctly? Did she really say, " If Barack Obama's campaign wants to suggest that a photo of him wearing traditional Somali clothing is divisive, they should be ashamed. Hillary Clinton has worn the traditional clothing of countries she has visited and had those photos published widely,” said Williams.

“This is nothing more than an obvious and transparent attempt to distract from the serious issues confronting our country today and to attempt to create the very divisions they claim to decry. We will not be distracted.”

This is crazy…why did the HRC camp put it out there today? I feel like HRC's camp is in the clouds here…you know Maggie's degree's from Harvard are cool…but her comments seem uneducated…odd mix

Thanks for this picture Senator Clinton, its really solidified my vote for Barack Obama. He appreciates and respects all cultures, even Muslim cultures that we have alienated so much. If we have any hope of ending the ideological war in the Middle East, we are going to need a President like this!

Help us, Obama-Wan Kenobi. You're our only hope!

Its sad to see that Hillary has stooped down to dirty campaigning. I have been pretty torn between choosing Hillary or Obama as my candidate, but due to instance such as this she has made up my mind for me. I'm choosing Obama. I hate when politicans stop talking about the issues, and instead focus their attention on slandering their opponent. I know its part of the "politcal game", but I still think its dirty.

So here it is in a nut shell…

Hillary, try to win Texas and Ohio an honest way.

And Obama…you got my vote!

And she wonders why she's going down the tubes.

You guys point fingers. There is no proof she did this. Again, big media trying to make HRC seem bad.

She's the only uniter for 2008. Go Hillary!

i loved saturday night live..mocking the affection of cnn and obama

cnn was a joke around the world…they are the left version of fox news

so much for balance and fair reporting cnn…they made a fool of

john king…never will see him on one of the prime news network after

this…

A good reason not to vote democrat this year. Hillary is a smear monger and Obama is a closet muslim seeking to destroy the country. Vote Republican!

What is appalling is that the Clinton campaign is distributing it because it believes Americans are gullible enough to believe it shows Obama is some kind of scary terrorist. I see absolutely nothing wrong with a U.S. Senator trying on local garb when visiting a foreign country. People do it all the time. So why does Clinton think this is somehow helpful to her?

Maybe she's right and the people ARE gullible enough to be frightened and run to her. I sure hope not. Sheesh.

Another Hillary "Do as I say, not as I do" hypocrisy ? I guess it's OK for the queen apparent to lie, cheat and steal in her campaign, because Hillary thinks the country "owes" her ? Perhaps Hillary wants some more "cheezy" with her whine .

So…..you all have proof that the Clinton campaign released this picture? Dang – you folks are really good. Get a job in the news media or the FBI !!!!

Senator Obama is the divider of both the candidates. Unequivocably!!! His proposals consistently (and it is the only consistent theme) create the 'haves' and the 'have nots'…..he is willing to disenfranchise millions of voters for her own personal benefit. And according to Oprah – he is one of them – whatever that means. Not one of us but one of them…..duh!

But, his playing 'follow the leader' is probably the most annoying. At the debate he parroted what Senator Clinton had just stated in her response to a question….she left her name on the Michigan ballot and he followed the leader and ended up leaving his name on the Florida ballot….Senator Clinton had always said that to meet with other world leaders would only come after preparation, etc. – now Senator Obama is saying that…………..so I guess that is how he learns!

I want someone who is the leader when they take the office, not someone that is playing 'follow the leader'…………

And as for the picture………I saw this months and months ago – where have you been?

Wow, Obama doesn't just talk the talk on diplomacy. He actually walks the walk! In my travels abroad, I've learned first hand that participating in a host country's culture and customs is the best way to gain understanding and friendship.

"what any great leader should do — he accepted the gift, accepted the hospitality, accepted that token of friendship."

Absolutely.

I like how the Clinton camp is always like "What?" "We have no idea what your talking about."
Be sure that the Obama camp is prepared for this last minute desperation by the Clinton campaign. She's so freakin pathetic.
I think majority of the voters here in Austin and other parts of Texas care less about Hillary.

With one week to go before the bell tolls in Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island and Vermont, the Clinton machine has found it necessary to turn to the type of politics that have turned so many away from her and toward Barak Obama.

Ever had a gut feeling about how a candidate will behave if elected?
I have. His name was Bush. Enough said.

How truly pathetic of the Clinton campaign. This is dirty politics at it's worst!
I am not afraid…after 7 years of fear mongoring….I have risen above the FEAR machine.
Lumping all muslims as terrorists is no different than racism, or genderism!!
SHAME ON YOU HILLARY CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why is Obama upset, exactly? How is that photo a smear? If he feels those clothes are "smear" then he shouldn't have worn them. I think it's an insult that Obama is saying that people who dress like that are somehow smearing themselves? Something's wrong with Obama…

This photo matters why?

Hillary do you have no shame?

Who's taking pages out of Karl Rove's playbook? YOU. This is disgusting Republican-esque fear-mongering at its worst.

How can anyone support this woman? It is now undeniable that they will do WHATEVER IT TAKES to win… even if that means destorying her own party. Clintonistas need to wake up and she that she is nothing but a wolf in sheeps clothing. I do not trust a word she says.

This is despicable.

Sleeze knows no limit with Clinton.

I hope people will see Hillary for what she is. To stoop so low.

This is just silly! This is why I want a change in Washington and Hillary is not it! Stick to the issues please or the Democrats will lose the general elections with this petty childish behavior.

Hillary has lost the plot. Obama will unite Christians, Muslims, Hindus,Sikhs,Jews,Buddhists,Atheists,Mormons and everyone else. We are all human beings

Love how you folks are blaming Clinton even though there's no proof her campaign submitted this. Obama supporters are sounding more and more like Bush supporters every day.

Can someone explain 'why' Obama was even wearing this? Is it religious, cultural, political? I must admit – i'm curious and a little concerned by this.

If he took a trip to Cuba, would he play dress up in 'Castro green' and light up a cigar with them?

I see nothing wrong with the photo. What's the problem. He's being open while visiting another country. How is this bad? Anyone?

Another case of Clinton doing anything saying anything to get elected. No more HillBillies in the White House.

"Clinton's campaign manager Maggie Williams … did not directly address the substance of the allegation." Why am I not surprised?

Hillary is so desperate! She needs to stop the Karl Rove tactics, it is just hurting her. She seems to have no morals or values. She is never going to get my votes!

10 Million + voters for Clinton
9 Million+voters for Obama

Instead of reporting the "truth" about words….it still looks like a tie to me….some of Obama's words resonate with half the voters…and some of Clinton's words resonate with half the voters.

I am growing tired of Obama's Dog and Pony show…he has NOT said anything new….and I grow tired of the Eperience show…

Can't the press just really look at ALL of the stances and report on those?

I ALSO GROW very tired of the In Depth analysis…..

when Americans dignitaries, senators, presidents visit foreign lands they out of courtesy may wear some traditinal garb or clothing out of respect for that societies traditions and customs, which is simply the case here! the clinton camp is grasping at straws to make any thing bad or negative stick, americans are aware of these negative tactics and thats why the end is upon her evil campaign!

I support Hillary and I understand that Obama wearing clothing of other cultures to show support and understanding. I dont have a problem with it. However he should know that this calls to attention his loyalty as when he was asked at one of his rallies the other day about him being a member of a militant group known to bomb federal buildings in the 70's he did not answer that question. It was not an empty allegation as he is a known member of it. That is more disturbing to me.

This is the lowest that Clintons can go. If by any chance she becomes a nominee this die hard democrat is switching parties and campaigning for the Repub's nominee.

Hillary Clinton will stop at nothing to get elected, she's trying every last dirty trick in the book.
I shudder to think what backhanded sludge she's going to dredge up during tomorrow's debates. Hopefully the voters will see through her painful tactics.
Shame on you Hillary.

Charge? Denial? Allegation?

Am I missing something?

What is Obama doing that is so terribly wrong in that photo?

I'm beginning to think maybe the ghost of Joe McCarthy is involved in the Clinton campaign…

Why is Obama campaign furious about this. Obama made a great gesture donning Somali attire. What is wrong with that. Why are they up in arms with this photo. Clinton didn't tell him to wear it and McCain didn't tell him wear it. He chose to wear the clothing and he should be proud that he did it. Good foreign relationship. Why cry foul!!! Stabbing Clinton in the back is good for Obama but doing to him is unamerican. All the attacks to Obama is silly but unwarranted attacks on other candidates by Obama are not. How interesting.

Obama is looking beautiful

Well, this is certainly interesting, is he ashamed of something, many of our politicians have dressed in native Garb when visiting countries, why does he have an issue with this picture, does he have something to hide? This is ridiculous, he can try to bring the heat, but he can't take it, he is such a whiner, who cares about a picture, he must have something to hide if he is protesting this so harshly.

So this is Fear Mongering?
I am new to the process, so I was just wondering.
I am not afriad though, just kind of sad for all those democrats that held the Clintons in such high esteem. 95% of them know better.

Please, educated people, don't let the morons make us all look bad on this….SPEAK UP!

clinton all i can say is why on earth would anyone want you as president , i have lost all respect for you now. I am for obama for other reasons but still had a great deal of respect for you and your husband but to insist that barack is muslim through this pic is just the lowest that you could go im actually shocked that you did this!!

Hillary Clinton should withdrawl from the race now! Enough said!

Maggie Williams: If there is nothing wrong with donning the attire of other countries as a goodwill measure (as Bush, and both Hillary and Bill have done) why did your camp feel the need to bring this particular photo to light? What are you really trying to prove? Up until now, I was a Clinton supporter. I even gave $50 last night to Hillary Clinton's campaign. However, when I go early vote today in Texas, I will vote for Barack Obama. Sen. Clinton…SHAME ON YOU for trying to perpetrate Sen. Obama in a seemingly controversial way.

Hillary is employing the fear mongering tactics that got us into Iraq in the first place.And Americans are tired of it

Another smear on HRC….

The media is winning this for Obama. I wonder will they help him this much versus McCain.

Nadar '08

This hasn't been proven yet, but the Clinton response is a weird attempt to change the subject, which seems incriminating. If it's a false allegation, they ought to deny it.

I'm proud that Obama has respected other countries by wearing traditional clothing. I hope this shows other countries how respectful and understanding American can be once again.
Thank you Obama for being a good example of how American people should treat others.

My God. What is happening to the Democratic Party? Has everyone gone completely off the deep end? Enough already! I, for one, care more about ending the war in Iraq and our dependency on oil, making college and healthcare affordable for all, and tending to the damage in our environment than any of this! I support Barack Obama in this primary season, but I will support whoever wins the democratic nomination because these things matter too much. We will hand McCain this election if we take our eyes of the big picture any longer. If our candiates (yes OUR candidates- I am calling on supporters from both sides to step up and force a change of tone from OUR candidates) won't stop these attacks on their own then we have to make them. We are engaged and involved and we can pull this contest out of the gutter if we speak out now and ask both campaigns to knock it off and remember we need to win in November for the good of this country of ours. Who's with me?

I bet you will hold my comments in moderation CNN……
How scary to see this image. People of America wake up """""
What you see is what you get.
Texas and Ohio really think about your vote.

Regarding the photo of Obama on Drudge today….

Why on earth would the Clinton camp circulate this other than some desperate, negative reason. I was originally torn between the two candidates, but I have to say I am done with Hillary Clinton.

I am disgusted, offended, and horrified that her campaign would stoop to making an otherwise positive photo into something that many won't understand. Not understanding = fear. I hope Hillary loses for stooping down there. I've had it. I am so upset with her. I expected better.

Yeah…We will not be distracted.

Obama 08′

Obama attacks Hillary on issues, but she turns around and attacks him with low blows involving his character. The Clinton campaign is pathetic. It's time to bring these insults to an end.

Obama 08.

Then what was the point of circulating the photo? Seems Clinton's camp is throwing everything they can think of at Obama in the hopes that something will stick. At least Drudge also posted photos of other leaders in various ethnic dress (including one of Hillary in what looks to be a muslim head covering).

Looks very natural on him.

Oh… my, between this picture of Obama dressed as Arab and Louis Farrakan's endorsement, it is going to cost him a lot of votes!!

Of course, this will be rebuted as "silly, not focusing on policies" and all Hillary's doings!! Same old defense method of "change the subject".

Well said, Ms. Williams. We have all seen George W. Bush in the traditional clothing of other nations throughout his presidency. The Obama campaign would do better to criticize the Drudge Report if it feels this picture is being used for "fear-mongering." And the rumors of Obama being a Muslim circulated long before the candidates announced their campaigns for presidency. Clinton's campaign is not responsible for it.

Hillary please bow out with grace. Keep your party in mind.

THIS kind of POLITICS was rejected in SC and will be LOUDLY rejected in Texas and Ohio! The Clintons have gone too far.

It never ends. Hillary is a Clinton to the core.

If she wins it will be 8 more years of war with was with the Republicans and 8 more years where nothing happens.

8 more years of dispair…

o my….she is at a new low. desperate, vile woman!

Wow this is an all time low by hillary and her camp.They won't be distracted yet they won't take resposibility for distributing the photo. I am sure Obamaq doesn't object to wearing traditional clothing worn in these countries, but when you have a nation that is fearfull of anything different from them, couple that with his name and all the hate mail that was circulated reinforcing that makes this very divisive. The Hillary camp is going the route of the republicans which is play on the fear of the citizens of this great nation. Shame on you Hillary Clinton!!

Whats wrong with wearing clothes, how dump and stupid have we become. Every states man wears local traditional attire when they visit foreign countries. We are no different from Muslims who arrest their citizens for wearing foreign clothing. This is utter nonsense.

She's a desperate, nasty woman! She can sugar coat all she wants, but she plays dirty and I would vote Republican before I voted for her!

This picture is extremely misleading and inaccurate. Hillary drop out now you are dividing the democratic party to continue your power hungry and manipulative tactics. You are a divider!!! Please drop out now, John McCain's party has begun to come around him Obama will need as much time as possible to prepare for the Republicans. Leave with some dignity!!!!

Obama/Edwards 08!!!

I don't see the reason why Obama camp is so upset? Is he ashamed that he wore the attire?? Every politician does this.

C'mon Clinton Campaign! I want to have the stomach to still vote for you if by some off chance you win the nomination.

I have seen many with a yamaka on you know the hat that Jews wear in their Holy place and nothing is said. Is Rudy Giuliani Jewish? I have seen many pictures of him with one on. Shame on you Hillary.

Wow what a waste of 2 mins it was reading this article…. I'm so glad Obama is beating Billary over the head in this campaign, and I CANNOT WAIT till he steps into office and starts fixing the problems and debt left for my Generation to deal with….

Obama 08

I don't see the reason why Obama camp is so upset?

Welcome back to the gutter Maggie Williams – or perhaps you never left.

If Clinton's campaign is guilty of circulating this, then she has absolutely reached a new low in desperation. Wow!

I'd expect this from the xenophobic right, but come on Hillary, what's wrong with you?!

That's it, this is over. Shame on you, Hillary – what a pathetic, sickening smear on a member of YOUR OWN PARTY. I've been repeating over and over to myself that either of the Democratic candidates would be preferable to McCain, but after this I just can't believe it anymore.

I despise Clinton's tactics. I will be voting for Obama on the 4th, and if Hillary wins the nomination I will be staying home in November.

Now who is using Karl Rove's playbook? This is part of the reason I switched my support from Hill to Obama. This is the ugliest kind of politics and Maggie Williams has to be the most disingenuous person on the planet.

Shame on you Clinton! It is obvious you will do anything to win!

Obama '08!

The Clintons are obviously getting very desperate. They must see the writing on the wall!

Hillary get control of your campaign!

Same old, same old, Hillary, huh? Preying upon people's fears to score political points. You and Bill first tried the race card and that backfired. Now you're preying upon people's fears of all things Muslim.

You have no shame. Too bad. So sad.

Obama said he could not take time off from campaigning to attend the Black Forum, but Obama found time to got to the NIU memorial.
Does Obama believe that he has the Black voter solidly in his camp that he can disregard them, whereas he still thinks he needs to keep wooing the young college age voter.

Shame on you Hillary you are the most divisive person on the planet. You give some women a bad name in buisness, because of your flip flopping and attacks that come out of no where, but I guess it is win at any and all cost, do we want a president like this?.

At the start of the campain I would have been happy with either canidate, but the more I listen to Hillary the more disguisted I am. Hilliary is repulsive on the statements she makes, she is also very phony.

Neither will we Maggie. We know what you're up to and we don't appreciate it very much at all.

We're not as stupid as you and your boss seem to think we are.

Nice try though.

What about Farrakahn endorsment is it true

UH I'VE worn traditional garb in Muslim countries and I'm just about the most conservative Christian you'll ever meet. It's about showing respect. Maybe if we'd shown more respect in the past we wouldn't be in the situation we are now. If Hilary's campaign is really circulating this picture that is stupid, but so are the people who think this picture makes Obama somehow less American.

So does Hillary Clinton hate Muslims?

And the Clinton camp hits a new low.

Barack Obama’s campaign accused Hillary Clinton’s team Monday of circulating a photo of the Illinois senator donning traditional Somali attire – clothing worn by area Muslims – as a goodwill gesture during an overseas trip.

All of those commenters who have been declaring "NOW she's really lost it" must be regretting using the hyperbole so early. To be fair, I never would have guessed that she would go this far, but it's not the first time I've been wrong. I feel confident that circulating this photo and then saying that their campaign won't be distracted by Obama's concerns over the blatant fearmongering is a clear indication that HILLARY CLINTON HAS FINALLY AND IRREVOCABLY GONE OFF THE DEEP END. Alas. I once thought she'd be the perfect Secretary of State, now I'm not sure if even that's reasonable.

So, can someone tell me exactly when did Clinton hire Karl Rove?

the Clintons have no shame.

they are without morals or decency.

This is what I think
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1. Remember when the media asked. ”Who would you rather have a beer with? George Bush or John Kerry?” Americans overwhelmingly answered George Bush. And then they voted for him. LOOK WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR COUNTRY.
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2. Experience is important. George Bush and Jimmy Carter had very little. LOOK WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR COUNTRY.

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

4. Joe Klein says “Obama’s comments are not only maddeningly vague but also disingenuous: the campaign is entirely about Obama and his ability to inspire” I can’t eat inspiration and neither can anyone else. NOW THINK WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN TO OUR COUNTRY.

5. NBC has virtually endorsed the Obama campaign. Shades of 2000 and 2004. LOOK WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR COUNTRY.

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

7. GROW UP AMERICA!! Think with your heads and not with your hearts. Don’t vote for a person just because they make you feel good. Stop the all consuming desire for change and start focusing on the issues. Our economy is sinking fast and it needs an expert to fix it. THINK WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN TO OUR COUNTRY

Let’s make change in the best possible way we can. Vote for someone with some credentials. Someone who is known for reaching across the aisle. Not someone who just HOPES he can.

You lost my vote!

Gee I wonder if this was the "smoking gun" that the Clinton campaign said they had on Obama that would supposedly doom his run for the White House. Funny thing is though, if they would have released this photo before the primaries even started, maybe they wouldn't be in this mess. I've now lost all respect for Clinton because this is complete trash, so much for the VP ticket, Hillary.

i cant believe the clinton team. its heart breaking to see this kind of material being protrayed this way.
does hillary have any self respect. please hillary, walk away when you still have a little dignity.
obama 2008

Clinton is now resorting to smear tactics since she is losing the popular vote. The leadership of the Democratic party needs to show some backbone and decry these kind of horrible attacks.

shame on hillary clinton, if she did in fact send this mailer. How many other ways does Obama need to prove his faith, and who he is.

Is this how you want to win the vote of the American people? BY bringing someone down, and putting out what you have to offer. SHAME ON YOU HILLARY, SHAME ON YOU!!!!

Hillary, I am amazed once again. I don' t think this is a good idea. You might think America is filled to the brim with ignorant close minded people who fall for these tactics. I don't think so though, and most of the ones who are vote Republican.

But maybe it will work in Ohio…I don't know…I just hope not.

I AM SPEECHLESS!

Whether it was Clinton or McCain's camp, this type of fear tactics is senseless. Many dignitaries have visited foreign countries and worn the native garb. Was Bush not just in a disheeki? Does that make him a Muslim?

DESPRRATION SPEAKS LOUDLY and Williams never denied the claim while an unamed Clinton staffer told the Drudge Report that if it were a pic of Clinton the photo would have been on Magazine covers.

REGARDLESS, Obama supporters have done their homework and understand that Obama is a Christian.

Has Hillary lost her mind?? Take down the Democratic party while you're at it.

Hittin' too close to home, is it, Obama?

I love it. Hilary Clinton is desperate. March 4th can't come soon enough. Please send this chick back to the trailer park where she came from .

Nice going Hilary. You've just lost Texas and Ohio!

LOL

OMG This is unbelievable. How audacious of Maggie Williams to blame the Obama team of distracting from the serious issues. This lady has some nerve. Did you not feel that when you started off with the "Fairy Tale" and the plagiarism issue? Shame on you, Maggie Williams. You are ruining Hillary's chances by not owning upto your mistakes.

Clinton Camp: You are truly disgusting. Your ship is sinking like the Titanic and your starting to throw whatever you can overboard to salvage what you might have had….sadly, nothing will work.

nice work Hillary, and quite predictable.
She is really a piece of work.

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SHAME ON YOU HILLARY!!

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Hillary has really lost her mind. She has stooped to new lows and proved why she is not worthy of becoming president.

A black campaign manager for Hillary – will not help her status – which has sinked to the lowest level possible.

how dare the vast right wing conspiracy do this outrage to my main man Obama and then have the audacity to blame Hillary?

Go to swampland at time.com to learn the truth!!!

Talk about all-hat-no-cattle.The Obama supporters post unflattering photos of Sen. CLinton all the time.

Wow, Hillary Clinton is a terrible, terrible person.

who cares about the photo. OBAMA'S A CHIRADE! GO HILLARY!

How can they put out this picture with a statement explain why it should be on the front page of every newspaper and claim that Obama is trying to distract people from the issues??

SHAME ON YOU HILLARY!!

Hillary, if your campaign did this. It is shameful!

What we don't need this this type of fear being circulated in this country. Other countries surely believe we have lost our minds to play on hate, racism, religious intolerance and cultivate all that is white superiority.

I am apalled and will not vote for you if I learn through my own research your campaign was responsible for sending this message.

So what. I saw George Bush dancing with an african tribe

This is sad. I can't believe the Clinton campaign has taken this to such a low level. I feel sorry for her and where are her advisors?

This is Hillary's "Willie Horton"

She's done it. She's gone over the line.

She is never going to be able to live this one down.

..and the hits just keep on coming. WOW! Hillary what a weekend you've had… and this is presidential behavior?

I don't see anything wrong with this because it's true & happened. Unlike Obama who sent false information thru his fliers, these are true. I am OK to see things as long as they are true, facts not false information.

Wow,
Back when it was Romney and McCain still at it, everyone looked down upon them for their campaign tactics while Clinton and Obama played the well-it-does-not-matter-which-one-of-us-is-elected-just-so-long-as-democracts-are-in-the-white-house-card…now look whos playing dirty. So childish. The nu uh, yes huh type thing you see out of 5 and 6 year olds….

Ah, the truth hurts doesn't Obama

How can they put out this picture with a statement explain why it should be on the front page of every newspaper and claim that Obama is trying to distract people from the issues??

SHAME ON YOU HILLARY!!

This is true & factual so I don't see issue with this. Unlike Obama who gave false information through fliers, this one is fact. I really don;t see issue because it's true, I would be OK to see these things come out as long as they are factuous, not misrepresented, as long as they are true ,fact

Wow, she just doesn't quit. I hope the people see through her desperation, and don't allow her to tear the Democratic Party apart like she's trying to.

She says "shame on you" and that "democrats shouldn't attack eachother" on healthcare, but somehow fearmongering like the GOP does is somehow ok. Remember when she suggested that Al Qaeda would attack the US is Obama got elected (the reference to Prime Minister Gordon and the bombings in the Glasgow) ?? I used to like her, but this is just disgusting. I hope Obama wipes the floor with her in the debate tomorrow.

Why would the Clinton campaign circulate a photo of Obama unless they knew it would have a negative effect on his campaign. Obviously they expect people to be racist and vote for her instead in fear of what he is depicted as. What a poor tactic on her part. Why else would they release a photo unless it was divisive, are we to believe that HRC is providing free publicity for the Obama campaign now?

Hillary should be ashamed of herself. I don’t see Obama attacking her family history. And she calls herself an american. Seems to me that the point she’s making is that If your family heritage is not like hers then your not a proud American. I know Hillary and her backyard tactics are very disappointing to myself and should be for many Americans because this time she went to far. I would dare say that this tactic borders Racism!

GO OBAMA!!!

bring out the kool aid…you fools…and cnn you are just as reponsible for promoting his pep rallies and not focusing on both candidates and real issues…even saturday night live…made fun of cnn bias saturday night..the whole world was laughing at you cnn and obama

Hillary 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Get ready for 7 days of this, leading up to next Tuesday's showdown. Hillary is backed into a corner… the gloves are off.

McCain '08

Well, is he proud of the outfit or not? If he is, then say so, if not, then say so…why would he care otherwise? How is this a distraction Barack? Perhaps if you spin it with your usual "hope and light" diatribe, you can look like you actually know something about foreign policy…..

Get a grip – Obama has all the depth of cotton candy or tissue paper….

Craig

Answer the question posed Maggie!
Did the Clinton campaign send out the photo or not?

She is unbelievable. I wonder will she deny this and apologize. She can't seem to manager her campaign, but want us to allow her to manage the country. Well Hillary, lets not and say we did!

I am OUTRAGED by the tactics of HRC's campaign. The latest is this "Photo Smear". Hillary's campaign plays to the worst in people, while Obama's plays to the best in people. I "hope" that America will vote for what's best in all of us!

Hillary is just plain pathetic !!

How much lower can you go?