February 26, 2008
Posted: 03:58 PM ET
 Clinton has a tough task in tonight's debate.
Clinton has a tough task in tonight's debate.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — There’s one week to go before the voters speak in Texas, Ohio, Vermont and Rhode Island — and a lot can happen in one week. The undecided Democratic voters still have plenty of time to study the candidates and the issues before making up their minds. And those who have made up their minds are certainly capable of changing their opinions. This will be an exciting week for all of us.

One thing I have noticed over these past several weeks is that Democrats across the country are truly energized by this campaign. They are turning out to vote in huge numbers. I suspect this will be the case in the four upcoming states.

Clinton’s supporters are passionate; so are Barack Obama’s supporters. These Democrats are also itching to start the general campaign, presumably against John McCain.

That helps explain why Hillary Clinton’s strategy in trying to win the March 4 contests is so complicated. After 11 losses in a row, she is trying to catch up. In the process, she has to walk a fine line.

A lot of Democrats say they are turned off by her tough rhetoric, especially in comparing Obama’s inexperience in foreign policy to George W. Bush’s inexperience when he took office more than seven years ago. I have heard from several of her own long-time supporters over the past 24 hours that they don’t like her slamming him and effectively providing McCain with ammunition should Obama capture the party’s nomination — they don’t want her words thrown back at Obama by McCain and his team during the general election.

Clinton is understandably trying to differentiate herself from Obama, looking to highlight differences that are important to Democratic voters out there. That is, of course, what all candidates try to do during elections. But it’s not easy to do this without turning off the Democratic base is not easy.

— CNN Anchor Wolf Blitzer

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Peace   February 26th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Hillary the harder she works, the worse she does.

Randy - Denver   February 26th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I LIKE the idea of her throwing everything she can at Mr. Obama, she is going to lose and she knows it, it is best to get it out there early so he will know what type of things the republicans are likely to do. I want to make a small note here, I said Republicans NOT Mr. McCain, I feel Mr. McCain would run a fairly civilized campaing but the other republican operatives out there (including their MSM, Rush "Drugs" Limbaugh, and the 527 cronies) will continue to live in the Rove era, after all the democratic party is not called the progressive (open to change) party and the republicans the conservative (tried and tested) party for nothing. (Hmm maybe I see Ms. Clinton's mistake now, she was running for the wrong party!)

I also want to point out that comparing Mr. Obama to Mr. Bush is really a plus after all most Americans CLAIM to disagree with Mr. Bush's policies but look how many he has been able topush through, I guess being a good orator is more important than being smart if you want your policies acted on…. and since Mr. Obama's and Ms. Clinton's policies are so similar well I will let you figure that out…

Marsha   February 26th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

ISN'T THERE ANYTHING ELSE TO TALK ABOUT BESIDES POLITICS? A PERSON WOULDN'T KNOW ANYTHING ELSE IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD——————IT MAKES A PERSON DANG TIRED.

Patty   February 26th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL IS THAT BILL CUMMINGHAM CALL BARACK HIS MIDDLE NAME, IS THAT HIS NAME AND KNOW MATTER HOW HE SAID HIS NAME THAT IS HIS NAME BOTTOM LINE !!!!!!!! I KNOW YOU PEOPLE ARE LOSING RATING SO YOU NEED TO PUT ANYTHING ON YOUR SHOW BUT I COULD TELL YOU ONE THING THAT IS ONLY GOING TO TURN PEOPLE OFF.

LYoung   February 26th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Well, Obama has certainly taken plenty of opportunities to slam Clinton — but this is somehow OKAY? You (the media) have made him so "untouchable" and so revered that people are likening him to JESUS! This is scray stuff — but, Wolf, please stay on the bandwagon no matter where it goes. If the shoe were on the other foot, would you be saying, in essence, Obama step aside? Obama don't rattle the Democratic party base? I doubt it. After all, he's a man and she's a woman and while the race card has been played at every turn — gender bias seems to be very much accepted by CNN and the rest of the media. Why isn't anyone calling him on his nasty attack ads and misleading direct mail campaigns? He says he's a uniter — but he sure doesn't mind slinging mud and certainly isn't worried about what's best for the Democratic party! He's only worried about HIMSELF — the same thing everyone says about Senator Clinton. He is even more self-absorbed, aloof and cocky than his opponent could ever be!

myrbailey   February 26th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Your boneheaded remarks are intended to hurt Clinton's candidacy. Hopefully the voters will make their own minds up and not let your totallybiased reporting sway them. CNN should be ashamed of all thenegative reporting on Clinton. I wish someone would sue you for your sexist reporting.

Charlene   February 26th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

I THINK HRC SHOULD LET IT ALL OUT. SHE HAS NOTHING TO LOSE AT THIS POINT.. COME OUT FIGHTING..

jersen paulsen   February 26th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

i means CNN = CLITON NETWORK NEWS

bill   February 26th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

I’m sorry for Hillary - with comments like this, she is digging her own grave.
Likeability is obviously a huge factor for voters. Why does she think her husband was elected?
Obama is strong on issues, honest, and he is running a very well organized, fair campaign. The fact that on top of that he is likeable and attractive simply adds to his appeal.

Emily Coletta   February 26th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Was anybody watching the McCain town hall meeting live on CNN just a second ago, when McCain called children with autism "cursed?" 0_o

Look, by the time we get to the general election, the Democratic nominee is going to wipe the FLOOR with this guy. I'm happy that Hillary and Obama are fighting tooth and nail for every vote–the real election is going on right now during the primary. The general election is going to be a yawn-fest.

Joe   February 26th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

I think for her to hold back because some people dont like that she will point things out John McCain can use presumes that he wasnt going to use those arguments against him anyway, if anything it helps him by getting those criticisms out early so they are less effective later. Further for her not to point out the issues that are important and are relevant to selecting a leader would be more harmful to the party, we would nominate a candidate that cant win.

Joe

Williamsburg, Va.

dave   February 26th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Dear Hillary,

If the hole is deep and you are in it, try not dig deeper…

Tony   February 26th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

She had plenty of chance to prove herself, especially having all the advantages one can think of. After so many contests I don't see why she should be treated differently and be given another chance, especially so late in the nomination process and especially with her negative type of campaigning. I think it's not fair, I would even say not democratic, that the superdelegates are still pushing her more and more obviously against the voters' will. And the most recycled reason for them pushing her is personal loyalty to Bill. I would say this is disgusting and is raising red flags for the "Democratic" party!

Edward R Busch   February 26th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Your comments about Sen. Clinton's "attacks" on Sen. Obama would be true no matter who was running against Obama. That's how campaigns are run. More importantly, your series of programs each weekday have contributed to the bias alleged against the media with respect to Sen. Clinton. Unfortunatley you are responsible for that loose cannon Jack Cafferty whose questions are invariably preceded by rhetorical comments almost seeking a given answer, always negative to Sen. Clinton. Why don't you sit back and replay Cafferty's remarks throughout the programs and see if indeed CNN is no different from Fox. I view you to be responsible for the people who appear substantially only your airings.

Bonnie   February 26th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

What is this high school? If he can't take the heat from her, how is he going to take the heat from McCain. He'll shrivel up like a marshmallow and melt away and McCain will claim the White House. If she were a man these comments wouldn't even be made. She'd be respected instead of ridiculed. Double standard if you ask me. I'm an independent and haven't decided yet, but from what I can gather so far, we have 2 men and 1 woman running for President. Men have messed up this country for years and perhaps it's just time to CHANGE genders. It can't get worse if you ask me.

steve   February 26th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Clinton has changed her message (the only change she represents) quite a lot, but was has not changed is her “she anything to get elected” message.

DeVone   February 26th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Senator Clinton she has become a bad taste in my mouth.
I could understand her bad mouth if she could back her words
but it seems Senator Obama makes her eat her words.
if she had proved herself and not totaly disrespect the blacks and
poor of America along with her husband and she knows this
thats is why she regreats her husbands words she told The
Black Cocus but she did not ask forgiveness for herself
God bless her for trying she has a chance but I hope for the
sake of this country she lose becouse if she winn the moment
something donot go her way we are in trouble and for you
who just donot like Senator Obama I wonder why
you say him and his wife is racist so you are saying he do not
like his mother. you all walk that thin line with Hillary Clinton.

Grif   February 26th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

In Texan Boots! She can do it. It's still a long hike to the White House.

For Borack too.

N   February 26th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Wolf, did you not see SNL with Tina Fey? They absoutely hit it on the nail. There is extreme favortism in the media. What about other polls that show Hillary ahead in Texas and Ohio. Some other pollls show Clinton leading.
As far as experience—–Obama seems like a nice person but he has not talked about how he would implement changes.
When President Bill Clinton was elected, he answered many questions as to how he would help the economy succeed.
Hillary 's voters are united and will support Hillary because she has great solutions.

pato   February 26th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Billary
The only thing due Hillary is ticket back to New York. If God Forbid she wins the whole thing, I'm going to Canada and giving up my citizenship.

I didn't run there during Vietnam, I went into the service, but if this happens and Billary gets into the Whit House I will not live in a county of idots.

Karen M. Jenkins   February 26th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Wolf, has it occured to you that Senators Dodd, Kennedy and Kerry lend their support to O'Bama as opposed to Hillary for selfish reasons? He will be much more pliable than Hillary Clinton who has experience in tough matters. All failed presidential candidates, the above Senators believe O'Bama will rely on their help in decision making. Do you think they have considered… he may be much like Geo. W., not taking advice from anyone who does not agree with him? He believes his own hype now and is high on the unwarranted praise. I doubt he even listens to Oprah now! With every O'Bama vote this situation gets more frightening.

Please, give these thoughts some air time!

Karen M. Jenkins
Maryville, Tennessee

CL Relf Deltona Florida   February 26th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

I hope she says something other than 35 years of experience!

Mischelle from Illinois   February 26th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Wolf,
As one of your earlier blogs stated "Don't count her out just yet". And as I just blogged to Cafferty (but I doubt it wil get read on the air) in response to his question "What does Hillary have to do (in tonight's debate) to slow down Obamas momentum?" - One could have phrased the question slanted differently - "What does Obama need to do tonight to FINALLY win a BIG state?" Because if in the end, (which is when we should ALL wait to judge the winner) what is really most important is the total number delegates and not just bragging rights to 'winning a bunch of smaller/irrelevent states.'

My theory on why so many Americans haven't voted in the past is that they hae felt that their vote didn't matter. States that would hold early primaries have, in the past, picked the candidate and the rest of the country must back that person whether that is who thier own state would have chosen or not. So Wolf, let the rest of the states hold their primaries before you in the media declare a Winner. I think you will be very, very suprised when Richardson backs Hillary and that gives her the boost that she needs to carry Ohio and Texas.

perry   February 26th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Bush started the Iraq war and Hillary supported it…at the same time Obama stuck his neck out in speaking against it. That is the most fundamental reference I need to see who’s more like George Bush

rob   February 26th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

columbus ohio-it ia important the candidates stick to the facts. Sen Clinton & Obama should cease the mudslinging. Talk about what you will do for the poor. Pleas Senator Clinton No Crying. You cannot speak International peace and break out in a cry

Urbandale   February 26th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

The heat is on. Hillary feels it even more as she goes negative and accusing a DEM of attacking another DEM. Duhhh She is the main one aiming those attacks. At least she will be quiet by next Tuesday when she gets kick out of the race, thanks God. Good riddance.

T. Wright   February 26th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

I am glad what Hillary is doing now and what She is saying about Obama, about time that somebody has to tell the people about Obama Hillary has to say it in her own words because most of you the journalist was so unfair with her and, common, Obama is been negatives about Clinton !!!! I don't see any problems there this is politics.

Local News   February 26th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Go to your local news source. CNN is pitting Clinton and Obama against one another. Please don't play into it.

Ohio   February 26th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Clinton does not care about anyone but her geting what she wants. She says Shes honored to be with Obama but then all week long throws the kitchgen sink at him. The photo is the worse thing that I have seen in a long time. Obama uses the truth while Clinton willmake anything a argument.

Remember when she brought up his Kindergarden papers? Just terrible

Greg Koenning   February 26th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Dear Wolf.You are very right.Shame on you, Hillary. As a Democrat here in Texas,I was having a hard time decieding on the best candadate.But when Hillary went negetive and started the old mud slinging, my choice was made.Obama gets my vote.YES,WE CAN.

joe   February 26th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

For the good…
My thought is: which candidate will be the first to drop out "for the good of the party"?

rachel   February 26th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

of course she is trying ti differentiate herself, but she's going about it entirely the wrong way. i never was a big fan of hillary but i'm becoming more and more disgusted with both her comments and those of her campaign staff. i don't know if she's trying to throw the nomination but she's sure alienating a lot of voters… most likely the undecided voters who want anything other than more of the same cutthroat, desperate politics

Sylvia   February 26th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Obama is dangerous. People NEED to wake up!!!!

Vasuki   February 26th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

If Obama thinks he is the best and democrats think he will the nomination then it is better for him to face the reality than later. It's better for poeple to face the reality of what he is and where he stands with his experience….Why to run away from the truth?

It is not that GOP party is dumb not to notice about Obama's credentials. So let us give Clinton a chance to make her case and let her help us to open some democrats eyes.

Vasuki

John   February 26th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

"A fine line to walk.."? Very tough for a crooked person to walk a straight line much less a fine one. My advice, Hillary, don't just cry in tonight's debate, sob a lot and say how unfair it is for someone that you try to malign/smear to dare to fight back.

Doc Jerome   February 26th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Why is Sen. Clinton still getting the amount of press she's been getting after losing 11 straight contsets badly, and coming periously close to having a meltdown?

Any other candidate would be completely dismissed.

wil   February 26th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Hillary is cooked and done. Obama will win Texas, RI, and Vermont and that will be the end. I just hope she bows out with some dignity.

Dakota   February 26th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

This election sure has opened my eyes to "biased Media". I have been so disappointed in CNN's support for Obama. I have lost all respect for you Wol f. I wish you could have just reported fact instead of your opinion. You have done an unjustice to women that is not likely to be forgotten soon. I never thought I would say this but Fox News has been much more fair in their repporting. I guess I'll stay with fox news

Robert in Albuquerque   February 26th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

I only wish the media would try walking the fine line of being fair in their coverage on Clinton and Obama. Clearly it's been one sided for a while now.

Patrick   February 26th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Hi Wolf,

What a beautiful event this primary season is. Democracy is based on voter involvement, and that is exactly what is happening in this energized campaign. Where else in the world could you express your opinion, disagree and not be afraid of the consequences. This is a great big thank you for all the participants supporters and media in showing our system does work, is vibrant and is alive.

Thomas   February 26th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Well well well, another reporter writing words of advice for Clinton. If Clinton points Obama's lack of experience, it's called Obama bashing. And if Obama prints a propaganda manifesto filled with lies about Clinton's the media just lets it go.

I support Clinton, but I really wish that Obama wins so that Americans can see for themselves what a hollow man they've voted for. Apparently two terms of Bush weren't enough. It'll be real fun to see how he brings the rosy picture he paints down to specifics and eventually gets some very stubborn people around him in Washington to work for him.

He's talking change, but he's no Kennedy.He doesn't even know what he wants to change. As far as policy issues are concerned, he just xeroxed Clinton's blue prints with a little tweaks here and there. His speech ofcourse as everyone knows by now, is not his own either.

Sylvia   February 26th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

OBAMA is dangerous
PLEASE WAKE UP AMERICANS

jad   February 26th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Hillary's campaign, as of late, is damaging the democratic party for the general. If she can't win DECISIVELY on March 4th on the merits of her policies and ability to connect with voters…she should demonstrate she puts the party above her personal ambitions and withdraw…and unify the party.

mark   February 26th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

If Hillary can not manage her own campaign, campaign finance and her crazy weekend of calling shame on Obama, who is going to have such a president? I want a woman president but not this woman.

Till then, Go Barack!

Silvio   February 26th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Hillary should support Obama and stand for unity of the Democratic party. Doing otherwise means that McCain and Nader will deliver the White House to the GOP.

Francis Martin   February 26th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

In the eyes of many, the ONLY thing she can do that is right is to drop out. The media has been very tough on Senator Clinton, while allowing Obama to catch a free ride.

James, Houston, TX.   February 26th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

The Bush election was thru the EFFORTS of Murdoch. Trial and Error was their Theme. So Live with IT!
Now Obama offers more of the same; Trial and Error !
Question being, Can You Live With IT?
Yes experience is relevant; You should know being employed by CNN.
There's a difference being an Employee and being the Employer; Do recognize either or both?

clarity   February 26th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Oh Wolf,

So I guess that means they both need to walk a fine line, since it's a very tight race and anything can happen. Especially as Barak's campaign has been at least as negative, manipulative and pointed towards Clinton. Of course that's unless some folks in the media overlook this. I swear somebody slipped some cool-aid into the CNN water cooler!

Wolf, switch to bottled.

Lee Chang   February 26th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Wolf: I took a peep at what you say - but I have turned off your program - I have been disappointed with your comments and analysis about the Hillary and Obama race - you have been bias and taken sides - to the Obama side, and it shows. I am an outsider and do not care who wins - but I would like to have a news channel with fair minded journalist and reporters etc. CNN has lost that with the recent team of anchors.

Miles   February 26th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

When is CNN going to correctly add Obama and Hillary's overall delegate and super delegate count like you did for McCain and Huckabee? Are you trying to make HIllary's total delegate count look worse then it is and Obama's better then it is? Both totals count? Report the news instead of your opinion of which candidate you would like to win! It is obvious to America now CNN, that your people support Obama!

And remember CNN! Hillary's total delegate count has been higher than Obams's to date. Obama has yet to catch the lead Hillary had over him!

Joyce   February 26th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Wolf,

Hillary has compared Obama,s inexperience to that of Bush and she is correct in doing so. Just think of the answer he gave regarding the
Rezho real estate deal, "I made a boneheaded mistake". Chicago's papers have question him on this and it speaks to his judgement.
He claims to be right on day one so it is proper to point put that he has made serious mistakes. The Media totally ignores anything that is remotely negative regarding their annointed King. All i can say is that we were here before BUSH. I remember the media annointing him too. I remember finding all kind of negative and true stories about him on the internet and saying why is this not reported to us?
I remeber the media just accepting whatever the bush machine spouted and BLINDLY following him to war.
No indeed Obama has PLENTY of baggage. Hillary has not used that
I found it- so could she. Some of the article have been in Chicago's papers. LOOK, be a real reporter and report the whole truth- from BOTH SIDES. Look also at Michelle and her Hospital Board dealings,
look and wake up. As the Chicago newspaper said his talk does not match his rhetoric. He does not represent CHANGE.
If Obama gets the nomination I will vote for John McCain. At least he has served in the military.

John   February 26th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

But it’s not easy to do this without turning off the Democratic base is not easy.

Please correct that if it is a typo error.

Eric   February 26th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

She is doing what she should have done from day one. AT this point the blowback is understood.

Pat Adair   February 26th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Hillary would not have such a fine line if the media would report on other things besides something against her. It is obvious that the media are for the other person.
It was even stated that something that happened 28 days ago still are daily stated to attempt to make Hillary look bad. This is the same type of media attention that Bill and Hillary have endured before. They are strong people and that is what this country needs.

George Washington is the Father of our nation and Hillary Clinton very well could be the Mother of our country.

Raymond Ito   February 26th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Hillary's type of politics in my opinion is "Gone With The Wind" - which is precisely being blown to whatever direction without a specific goal. One moment is "I am honored to be here with Barack Obama," a few days later is: "Shame on you Barack Obama."! McCain is considered to be hyper-temperamental but considering Hillary's roller-coaster temperament, can these two candidates be entrusted with a nuclear button?

She's been the one always attacking Obama but when the facts are put out to the voters to see, she blows her cool! Yes, she has a fine line to walk because she put herself in an impossible corner. Whichever way she treads, voters are increasingly turned off.

Jennifer   February 26th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

who cares!!!!!!!!!

Dave   February 26th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Wolf, Cafferty just Proved what so many People are trying to get across on the CNN Blogs. 1 out of 5 emails read by Cafferty, was to Bash Clinton! He has just proven to every American watching how bias CNN has been toward Clinton! CNN is been totally unfair to Clinton during this entire Election process! Why ask the question that Media is being bias when you have been giving the answer for months.

clara   February 26th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

i am sick and tired of you all putting oboma on a petastool he isn't god i'm a democorate but i will not vote oboma hillary all the way here in ky.

MD Democrat   February 26th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

I hate to say it, but it is all a result of how smart the republican party is on dominating a campaign. I beleive that they have spent a lot of money and energy on the Obama campaign so that the republican party will actually have a chance to get in the white house again. Also, they have managed to divide the democratic party on the factor of race. I believe that the majority of african-american voters are voting for Obama solely because of the color of his skin. Yet, he couldn't take the time to attend the State of the Black Union event. They (Reps) support him now so that in the general election they can rally behind their candidate and beat Obama if he becomes the nominee. Whether or not Clinton haters want to admit it, the Republicans would have a much harder time beating Clinton than Obama.

It continues to amaze me how the media keeps talking about how Hillary's saying negative things about Obama, yet they continue to brush over Obama's sneaky little negative comments about Hillary. He's the type of person that takes a swipe at someone and then pretends that he's done no wrong if there's retalliation. To my recollection, this all started with his wife's comment about Hiilary keeping her own house in order. That was a real cheap shot and the Obama campaign got away with it. Obama is full of it! He's playing just as dirty as the republicans did during the last presidential campaign–takes a shot at his opponent and then says "let's play nice".

Dick Pittenger   February 26th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

In her book, Hillary touts NAFTA as one of the most significant accomplishments of her husband's administrations. Now she seeks to back away from it. Bill Clinton never challenged the immoral Reagan Tax Cuts which shifted $Trillions of $ from the shoulders of the rich; instead balancing the budget by buying into Newt Gingrich's Contract With America. Hillary never challenged the Reagan cuts, either. It is time for the Democratic Party to genuinely become the Party of the People again, not another Party of the Rich, along with the GOP!

Mary True   February 26th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

I actually think that Wolf Blitzer is the voice of reason on CNN. He at least is able to present both sides off the Clinton/Obama story without going rabid/ballistic. These two people are basically good and honest persons. Hillary Clinton in my opinion is more deserving and better equipped to serve as our next President. I am made a little sick by some of the comments written in the blogs about her. She has devoted a long time and suffered quite abit in serving the American People in public service. She is the person who faced public scrutiny before seasoned Congressmen to first offer a Universal Health Care plan. Our country should be able to take good care of the ill and the elderly without all this furor amidst those who have. I really think men are not voting for her because she is a woman. Barak Obama would be a slam dunk for a more informed and knowledgible President in about 8 years or so. Mary True

gene   February 26th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

There has to be some way to get to the network heads. I just heard Caffrety's remarks to you about Hillary Clinton. They were outrageous. This lady has done nothing but devote her life to to try to make this an even better nation. Go to his Cafferty file and read his hatred remarks. I blame you as well, you have condoned and published his horrible remarks. You have lost a viewer. I hope that there is more out there like me.

Benn Matt, Austin TX.   February 26th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

I am more energetic than ever before only for one reason that is after all the dissapointments that we had from our leaders finally we have been lucky to have someone like Obama to believe in him again so he can bring us together and repair the USA' s image around the world so that we can go anywhere for holiday without a fear to get killed or kidnapped. Wolf, I am a great fan of yours and I have been watching CNN especially your shows "Situation Room and Late Edition" which they are my favorite programs, never missed a single program for more than 4 years now. But pardon me to say this since iowa caucus and i became little bit suspecious about you of being one side in these primairies elections, on Clinton's side. I don't wanna be too critical about you because I have a lot of respects for you and see you as an example to follow when is come to the journalism. Please do not force me to turn away from my favourite Network CNN for being a pro Clintons camp. I know you have been trying to stay neutral as you can in this election but we do need two things from you: transparent and fairness. These are the issues which I tried to raise to you to take in consideration in order to keep me to continue to watch cnn at the time when so many others have simply decided not watch cnn anymore by considering CNN as Clinton News Network i am refering to my friends who have been urging me not watch cnn. I decided to do the opposite by letting you know what i do feel personally about the whole issue of transparenty in news reporting. Thank you for taking the time to read this. And I do appologize in advance for any word it may upset you.

Matt   February 26th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Hillary is a great candidate but not this year. Barack has captured what the American people NEED - ie a person who can reunite the heart and soul of what this country stands for past, present and, most importantly, future. If we can not unite as a country, we begin to marinalize our own existence. Like or not, we start to minimize our potential impact on the world scene. As an expat American (for the past 12 years), I have seen the power of America both for good and for bad.

Bill Clinton made me proud that America understood the issue of the world - from free trade to AIDS - and accepted a role in impacting positive change. George Bush has reminded me (and, I think, the world) of how destructive a powerful country can be in the negative. This is not a dem or a rep issue but an issue of what is right or wrong and what a "super-power" can and should be.

We now have an opportunity to reclaim what we stand for as Americans and roll back the destruction of our values - arrest without charge, wire taps, politics by fear, etc., and move our country and its place in the world.

Now is our time….may be our last chance….please capture the opportunity and make it happen.

Shannon McMurphy   February 26th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

You ask if Obama has been given a "free ride" by the press.

To answer this, let's bring in our "Pro-Bama" puppies, who slavishly follow his campaign, better known as your "senior political analysts".

You can answer your own question, if you dare to.

Mike   February 26th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

The interesting thing is that Obama parrots all his answers after Hillary and his supporters think he came up with it. He is the copy and Hillary is the original.

Obama talks about shortages of military, this and that but he voted against these actions. He panders to all sides with hype and speeches. We need Hillary to get in the white house and fix the real issues. Obama will be confused and make a mess since he wont have his speech writers and Hillary to help him.

Did Obama take care of the Illinois shooting victims?

Did he come to talk at the State of the Black Union? His wife was supposed to go? She couldnt find a baby-sitter? She made it to Houston to campaign though where the primary is. Four hour drive away is the New Orleans. But then again it is not the Louisiana primary is it?

People dont see this about Obama?

Jens Poulsen   February 26th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

The world needs a change, and Barrack Obama represents this change. It is frustrating to watch Hillary Clinton using all dirty tricks in the book, because in her loosing the nomination she is harming the Democratic Party with her more and more uncontrolled attacks on Senator Obama. I do hope that Clinton will step out of the race when the voters in the up coming election have spoken. The President of the United States of America is also our leader in the free world. I pray that Senator Obama will succeed all the way - he is a true leader and is inspiring far beyond US borders.
Jens Poulsen, Denmark

A HARD LEFT!!!!!   February 26th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

A tough job indeed. I just cant wait till its all over. i'm so sick of reading so many slurs towards both canadates i just want evryone to get it all out.!!!! all the racism.sexism.and the conspiracy theories towards the media. If there's one thing this election has taught me so far is that it has moved people together in ways that in my 32 yrs. that i thought was never be possible. It has also highlighted the fears of many people, people who all have their own idea of what change means.Well whatever change may come at least i have the ironic pleasure in knowing that when that day comes and the smoke clears and all our candates guns fall to thier waist sides that their will be someone,somewhere, out there who still fee s that somehow their voice made the defference.

Chicano Art, DON'T HATE   February 26th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

I respect your objectivity, Wolf, but I feel that the fine line she has had to walk is with the press, not the voters. Hillary has tried so many attacks against Obama, hoping the press picks up on one of them. While they have a duty to report what is being said they have also decided to pepper the news with their own opinion, usally in favor of Obama. In so called fair discussions that are on the news their is usally two or three analyse in favor of Obama. Could you try to find somebody from the Clinton camp willing to say that they are doing a good job, without then telling them they live in an alternate universe.
Universal Health Care is not a status quo position and running negative ads is not change from the norm. I do not believe Obama's fake attempt to claim he is above typical politics.
HILLARY CLINTON, WE GOT YOUR BACK, DON'T GIVE UP ON US.

milli   February 26th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

opps wolf

no obama EVER   February 26th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Wolf, you and Anderson are the only decent journalists left on CNN.

The scary part of Hillary having to walk the fine line is precisely because of the media bias. Most of the media have jumped in to join the obama circus train, sheep included obaaaaamonians.

If obama gets elected, he will make history, BAD history. Having lived abroad all I can say is that we are a lot more like other countries electing bad presidents. We are not that different really.

CNN Moderator, please do not can my comment.

BAISA   February 26th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

I THINK HRC SHOULD LET IT ALL OUT. SHE HAS NOTHING TO LOSE AT THIS POINT.. LET HIM GO ON THE DEFENSE.. HOLD NOTHING BACK.

HILARTY 08

Shannon McMurphy   February 26th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

You ask if Obama has been given a "free ride" by the press.

It would be a good question, except then you turn to your "senior political analysts" to answer it…they follow the Obama campaign slavlishly like puppies…you expect a fair answer?

Of course you don't. There must be millions of e-mails like mine, which will never see the light of day.

Al, Sacramento Ca   February 26th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

March 4th will decide the next Democratic candidate, it's so close that even you Blitzer is condemning Hillary for putting a fight to the end.

Bush predicted a GOP win in 2008! Now that's walking a fine line. The Democrats will unite, this primary is at historical proportions, what else did we expect. Two great candidates!

How smart and united the Democrats are will determine 2008 and not the primary elections.

Good luck Democrats!!

hms   February 26th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

So Wolf- Do you have any suggestions on how she should differentiate herself???

Looks like you and your buddies at CNN will not do that and you don't want her to…for the fear of giving ammunition to Republicans..

America deserves to know the truth about all candidates…

Robbie   February 26th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

It is important the Candidates stay on track. Communicate what they would do regarding right in their own backyard for example the Poor, Healthcare. Job Loss. We are tired of the bashing it means nothing to the American People. Pleae no Crying Tonight. When speaking about foreign policy will you cry in front of the enemy?

Remember the Poor right here in the United States of America!

Robbie
Columbus, Ohio

Gary O'Korn   February 26th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Hillary is "mystified" by the popularity of Obama and how she feels that the public and media is blind to the fact the their is no substance and very little experience.

Isn't this the same charisma duping that Bill Clinton brought to the table and allowed him to reach the Presidency?

What goes around, comes around!!!

Jared   February 26th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Solid analysis.

NickNas   February 26th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Wolf

Hillary Clinton is acting like a 6 year old child. If she can't play she is going to take her ball and go home and leave us all on the field with nothing to do.

Its ok though we will get by just fine!

joze46   February 26th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

The Republicans were given political ammunition to make a race based politics out of this campaign by Obama in two ways that are obvious to me.

But first to say, they don’t have to even to stretch anything Clinton said. For in my opinion Clinton is a risk to debate race based ideals. The media is currently trying to labor the ideal about Clinton and the “ Fairly Tail “ stuff played out in the South Carolina speeches as race slander. All that is totally weak, to extremely reaching for blame directed at the Democrats.

Obama opened the skin game in his joke about being a distant cousin to Cheney. Everyone knows Obama’s mother is white and his father is black. Sheesh a mixed blood being a distant cousin to the Vice President ? And poking fun that it is not really the best to be connected to a guy that is not too cool. Sheesh. Come on that is as race biased as you can get.

Worse, Obama did his own race bating, if you read Obama’s book called the “Audacity of Hope” at the end of the first chapter Obama can be quoted as saying in a story about what he imagines what white southern men say to their son’s as Niger this and Niger that, to me is very extraordinary. Again, Obama, Imagines, mind you he describes that he, Obama; himself imagines these conversations take place. What else does Obama imagine ?

Hell, I feel guilty saying the word Niger in public because it might offend somebody, but, here, Obama in nationally published book openly does it with out shame and in imagination. Incredible. If the Republicans don’t call Obama on that stuff I will be surprised. The only thing left is to line up Obama with that Rezko scandal and actually the Republicans would likely tie in all those Democratic supporters that line up behind Obama, and the list is growing. Rove is waiting for the kill.

Jeremy   February 26th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

"But it’s not easy to do this without turning off the Democratic base is not easy."

-what?

Di   February 26th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

And who are you voting for Wolf????

AMEN hms!!!

sick of Obama.   February 26th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Sick of Obama and Media. period!!!

sherrie50   February 26th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

I have looked at CNN for years for balanced reporting and fairness, but after the Network's behavior toward HC, I will not patronize the News channel anymore. This network has literally destroyed HC with negative reporting and comments. I feel sad about the network's behavior. No more high standards , what a shame.

dan   February 26th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

No more Clinton and no more Bush. No more scandals. Barack is the candidate to support.

EL NNINO   February 26th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

the truth is, whatever cheap tricks or poor acting she tries to set forth, Senator Obama is the better candidate.

Just compare their respective senate records: in less years in the senate than Senator Clinton, Senator Obama has many more accomplishments

Alma   February 26th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Wolf, you and CNN are swaying public opinion toward Obama. Stop tooting your own horn and get back to real journalism. I used to be an avid CNN watcher, but now I'm turned off. I see no difference between CNN and Fox news. Both like to spin it for a particular candidate. Both use bias in your journalism. You are not true journalist rather a pawn for CNN and its directors who obviously favor Obama and its mania following.

marvin c. custer   February 26th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

its beyond me how after 16 yrs. of rep. ,of worst times the country evre was in since the great depression and treachery by both regan and george sr. leaving big defficets and unemployment….then one of if not the greatest president we vere had gave us a surpluss of money, job, and the country and federal reserve was rich. then the worst man we have had for president took office and in one year that was gone.. we have the largest deficet ever and printing money we cant back up..no jobes and the federal reserveis broke … we go after a man that attack the us. bin ladin but we go to sadam instead because he has the oil… they find sadam in a hole in the middle of nowhere why cant we find binny…and mama bush family is almost all oil people and so are the bushes.. how can you vote repubican…(please forgive my spellig and punctuation).. go hillery.. and im independent male sovenist..we are as close to sociallism as you can get … this president tells the supreme court what to do and everyonelse what ever happend to for the peopl by the people.. as far as immigrants teddy roseevelt said it best ..i beleave it was 1906…look it up … thats the way it is.. at hear the truth show..lol thank you ill stop now but i could go on…..

MR. B.   February 26th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

America Is Ready
Obama 08

sam   February 26th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

by the way wolf - have you got a middle name??

JB Cali   February 26th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

She and her supporters are getting so desperate it isn't even funny. It pains me to see them play the old GOP card of unfair "media".

mark   February 26th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

CLINTON ON OBAMA:

Her tone has changed in recent days: - "I am honoured to be here with Barack Obama. I am absolutely honoured. And you know, whatever happens, we're going to be fine." — During CNN debate on Feb. 21 in Austin, Tex. - "Shame on you, Barack Obama." — Feb. 23 in Cincinnati, reacting to an Obama campaign pamphlet Clinton said misrepresented her trade policy. - "Now I could stand up here and say, 'Let's just get everybody together. Let's get unified. The sky will open. The lights will come down. Celestial choirs will be singing and everyone will know we should do the right thing and the world will be perfect.' " — Feb. 24, mocking Obama's campaign rhetoric. - "The American people don't need to guess whether I understand the issues, or whether I need a foreign policy instruction manual to guide me through a crisis." — Feb. 25, belittling Obama's national security credentials.

My question is: Which Hillary do we believe in?

Wilhemina   February 26th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Wolf, I know you stand-up for Hillary, but have you not noticed her personality changes? and her statements?
There are reports of Hillary's paranoia episodes while being First Lady (this situation is understandable); however, as she has had to lie for the past sixteen years. I think we are seeing the effects of living under protection (outburst, religious, clowning around, and than back to outburst again, she has a cycle. We in the medical field are shocked to be observing her running for such a high position, her behavior on national t.v. is inappropriate. I believe that is why she could never connect with the average working Jane or Joe. The many faces of Hillary is unsettling. Who is she?

Bruce   February 26th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Does Sen. Clinton count her travels as First Lady as foreign policy exprience? She states that she has been to many countries and met their leaders. Rosalyn Carter had a good relationship with Mrs. Gorbachev, but that did not make her a good candidate for Secretary of State. People keep insisting that Senator Clinton has a huge advantage in experience, which she says goes back 35 years. She is 60. So I guess what I am hearing is that she is the oldest of the two candidates. If experience was the magic ingredient, we would be deciding between Joe Biden and Bill Richardson.

bcapraro   February 26th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

"But it’s not easy to do this without turning off the Democratic base is not easy."

I know it's only the interweb, but how's about a little editing?

william   February 26th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Obama might make a good president but the first lady is a disgrace to the country and to all the lives that have died for it why don't you report how proud there are of it and there families

Hilda Holcomb   February 26th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

tHE AMERICAN PEOPLE NEED TO THINK THIS ELECTION……..
THINK……… DO WE WANT ANOTHER PRESIDENT THAT IS INEXPERIENCED AND ……. WILL MAKE THE MISTAKES GEO BUSH HAS MADE………….OR DO WE WANT A PROVEN RECORD……….
THINK AMERICA…………. THINK……….. WE CAN NOT AFFORD ANOTHER MISTAKE………….. WE LOOK STUPID TO THE REST OF THE WORLD NOW……………..
THINK
HILLARY IS THE ONLY CHOICE…………… ONLY

king from toronto   February 26th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

hillary is not treated like this because she's a woman.she's treated like this because she's a "CLINTON"!.obama 08

Obama is the truth   February 26th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

It is over for Hilary…once she either losses TX or Ohio or both this is her swan song…she is done..without here crushing Obama in land slide victories…its over…if you crunch the numbers of delagates…she won't win its almost to the point of being impossible…she really did this to herself…she came in thinking this she was destined to be the democratic nom and had no compettion tell Obama blew it up in her face…

Hilda Holcomb   February 26th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

OBAMA HAS HAD THE PUSH OF THE MEDIA……… IT IS OBVIOUS ……..and disgusting……It is not right…..

HILLARY IS HAVING TO WIN OVER THE MEDIA AND THE PEOPLE.

CHARM GETS US NOWHERE…………
WE NEED A LEADER…

Mark   February 26th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

88 Bush 92 Clinton 96 Clinton 00 Bush04 Bush AND 2008 OBAMA!!!! We are a country that is Big enough to elect outside two families. IF NOT THEN I GUESS ITS JEB BUSH IN 1212.

Sally, San Antonio, TX   February 26th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Actually, Hillary's is correct to remind the voters about Obama's rash stance on invading Pakistan to get Obama. If Obama gets the nomination, he will consider Hillary's points mild in comparison. It is a fact that Obama is inexperienced and untested. Do the Obama people really think that McCain would not notice?

junior Catao   February 26th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Experience is the most important thing for this country nowadays and obama is on his first term as a senator, and very imature when the issue is military and economy.

Dawn   February 26th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

First of all, let me say that if this comment does make it before the cut…I am so sick and tired of reading all the whining by the Clinton supporters because their comments are not making it to the board. I am an Obama supporter and have yet to see one of my comments make it either. But I sure don't blame that on CNN. As a matter of fact, I feel like my intelligent comments are not making it because these boards are filled with cry-baby rants instead.

Secondly…you all want to make it seem like the Obama supporters haven't got a clue. You think we're all delusional…we're watching the so-called biased news reports and turning out to the polls in record numbers because of what a news anchor says.

Get real!

You're all crying because your candidate doesn't look good on the news. Maybe, just maybe it's your candidate and not the news. You're swearing that you won't vote for Obama if he wins the nomination. Then you know what…why don't you pack up your toys now and go home. This election is about REAL GROWN UP issues. If you're not adult enough to do what's in the best interest of your country just because your first choice doesn't make it…then maybe you aren't adult enough to vote at all!

Pat   February 26th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

It is quite apparent CNN feels it took a hit from the Saturday Live Show. One cannot help but notice you are bending over backward for Hillary this week. Why not just shoot from the hip and not try to mold the news.

Divine   February 26th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

It is eminent but not quite certain that the end of the road is about to hit the Clinton campaign. We've witnessed a string of disturbing and underrated behavioural patterns from Hilary and her crew which saw the resignation of two of the top campaign officials. In the law business, it is often said "loose case, loose trial". Hilary jumped onto the campaign on her husbands back hoping to enjoy past glories, but this is not what modern politics is about. Bill won't be president, she will if she makes it. But her bogus attitude of doing anything to win as we've seen so far is not only kindergarten, but disloyal to the Democrates as a whole.

I think Barack's got the momentum on and his charismatic ability to reach out across the aisle is what the next president deserves. We seen him maneuver his way from underdog to front runner and it is no doubt, if he's having a big appeal for Hilary's base supporters. I'm almost forced to believe that she got in race without a clear concept of her campaign strategy and after been given a reality check by Barack, she going wild. That ain't politics americans want to see that can bring solutions and the experience she's been preaching about seems to be eroding.

Thanks Wolf for letting me drop a line and i'm looking forward for the debate tonight.

pastjob   February 26th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

let's stop this nonsense. Hillary does not look Presidential, infact she just looks like an ex President's wife. that's it!
if u r a plumber and you call in sick, does your wife have the experience to take your place? enough said. they both are terrible but at least Obama looks Presidential and can have a decent conversation with other presidents around the world.

Pympikeme   February 26th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Wolf,

Continue to do your thing on CNN and pay the stupid comments no mind…Hillary pressed the "self-destruct" button on her campaign from the minute she decided to run like a Republican…Disregarding the entire map for only the select few "big states". Now she's playing catch up & is ready to change the rules laid out by party officials at the beginning to favor her with the Michigan and Florida delegates. Since that's the game she decided to roll the dice on (losing), then thats how it needs to be covered. Do your thing Biltzer and brush your shoulders off from those haters…

BLITZER FOR PRESIDENT!!!!

phood   February 26th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Change from the top down is dependent on fear,
change from the bottom up is dependent on hope.

We have two candidates that couldn't be further apart in how they think and how they have run their campaigns. Clinton is promising change in action, Obama is delivering it as we speak. He is consistently walking the walk as he talks the talk, she is in panic mode. I'd trust him in a jam more than her I'm afraid.

Katie   February 26th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

How is stating the facts "slamming" him its true he is inexperinced and i agree with the previous poster that the news media is all about obama and not being fair with coverage!
Clinton 08!!!!

Scott   February 26th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Mr. Blitzer
Which Hillary you think will show up tonight at the debate, the I am really sweet and you can vote for me, or the heavyweight boxer even though I voted to go to war with Iraq before reading all the security report so now I'm going to bring the boys and girls back home and fight for you, or will we see the Hillary everything that was good in the 90's I was for It and everything that was bad I wasn't for It, or my very favorite tell me what you want to hear and I'm for it, can someone say BIPOLAR.

Scott
Long Island, NY

Tejano   February 26th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Hillary needs to do her own thing and forget about providing any ammunition to the McCain campaign. By exposing this Fraud called Obama you will do this nation a favor we will not forget. Republicans have all the ammunition they need to defeat him in November. Your time will come in 2012 once you get rid of Bill and all the baggage he saddled your campaign with.

Bill Jay   February 26th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Hillary for President, period.

Mr. Kurt Ali (N.Y.)   February 26th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

The feeling that I get when I converse with my friends is that Hillary comes across very untrust worthy with her demeanor. Today she'll smile in your face and the following day she is looking you stab you in the back. She lacks sincereness.

crat3   February 26th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

the moderated process is censorship as explained.

Deleon Texas   February 26th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

I am a Democrat and have always voted Democrat…But if Hillary Clinton is on the ticket I will vote Republican for the first time. if her plans are so great lets hear them.. All she talks about is Obama . Plus who wants a cry baby in the white house anyway.

Hilda Holcomb   February 26th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

THE NEWS MEDIA SAYS…….. OBAMA AND HILLARY WILL DEBATE……….NOT HILLARY AND OBAMA WILL DEBATE………
OBAMA STORIES ARE PUT OUT FIRST…….. OBAMA GETS FREE PUBLICITY……….. WHY IS THIS………

COULD IT BE HILLARY IS A WOMAN………..WHY……….. IT WAS THE SAME …… FOR BUSH…… HIS NAME BEFORE GORE……. HIS NAME BEFORE KERRY………. WILL AMERICA …… YOU HAD BETTER WAKE UP……… NEW MEDIA YOU HAD BETTER WAKE UP……………
WE ARE IS OUR MOST DANGEROUS SITUATION IN HISTORY OF THIS COUNTRY…………..

Dave C - N.J.   February 26th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

The GOP would have said it anyway. And it still wouldn't matter.

For all of you crying about CNN being biased, did it occur to you that they are covering Obama more because he is doing better, not that he is doing better because they are covering him? Get real.

And so what if the commentators are showing their OPINION that they prefer Obama. That's their job.

If you don't like CNN, take some advice from Howard Stern: Change the Channel.

John   February 26th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

@Shannon McMurphy:

If you truly believe there are a misrepresented number of Obama to Clinton supporters posted on CNN, then have you looked at the polls lately? Better yet, look at the primary results. There's a reason Obama has won 11 in a row…so to say that viewer comments reflect that paradigm is perfectly rational.

Walid Garosh   February 26th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

This is great. November election is a done deal. Republicans will not only be defeated but also will be humuliated . However, Democratic primaries is the super ball.

Windy   February 26th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

I agree. Hillary is giving McCain a hand by attacking Obama. I wonder if the GOP is taping Hillary's ads and speeches, and use those as a McCain campaign negative ad in the future.

If GOP wins this year, Hillary is to blame.

Wisdom   February 26th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

If HRC is on the ticket in NOV., we will have a new GOP president in MCcain. It is sad that this is so, but very true.

SC   February 26th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

I suspect Hillary has been nice as long as she can. She will likely go after Obama in full anger mode tonight. And that ,for all practical purposes, will end her campaign on March 4th. Frontal attacks are only going to pull her further away from a presidential presentation. But let's be real, that's why she's not going to make it.

Mike, Oceanside,CA   February 26th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Wolf, we have two Great Democratic candidate's. Why is race a factor? What happened to Dr.King's dream?? Let the people make up their minds without race being a factor. We need to get away from which race made the candidate…..

Isabella   February 26th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Wolf-why not ask complicated questions to Obama? I hear the media is so afraid to do so, due to fear of being called racist. So in fact, there is more sexism, in this campaign, then there is racism. How sad. Is everyone so blind not to see Obama's true colors. He is a talker, not a doer. He leads these "religious-like" rallies, that really remind me more of a "Born Again" Obamanites. People are sucking it up, like water. And the media is loving it. The media has always been anti Clinton and want the weakest candidate to face McCain. Duh.

Norma   February 26th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Wolf, I love to listen to you on tv, but I have heard enough of you and CNN putting Sen. Clinton down while upholding Sen. Obama, why are you doing this?
Are you afraid a female will be our next President, filling a so called male's role or afraid of being called a racist?
His wife is ashamed of our country and doesn't want him to be our President, she is not good First Lady material.
I am glad to Sen. Clinton is standing up for herself and coming out like the Warrior she really is I know she will fight for our rights with every thing she has. She will start on day one because she has been working on these issues for years.
We DO NOT need another beginner as President.
McCain told on TV that most of his wealth came from the Iraq War, how do you explain this?
Ohio

TV   February 26th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

The media's coverage, particularly CNN, of the Democratic primary is a joke. I have never seen such bias towards one candidate over another in my 25+ years as a registered voter.

Obama can do no wrong. And the fact that his empty rhetoric has not been called to task by you so-called experts makes me ill.

And as soon as Senator Clinton defends herself against lies from the Obama campaign, the first thing out of your mouth is she's going negative.

Obama must have put some special sugar in that kool-aid you guys are obviously sipping on.

Missouri   February 26th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Hillary needs to slow down with negative attacks and look for solutions for the Country

Steve   February 26th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Let's see . . . First, the gracious Hillary, second, the outraged Hillary, and third, the sarcastic Hillary. Umm . . . is it her time of the month? God forbid, she is elected President and has her finger on the nuclear "football."

Scott   February 26th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

I agree, this is the only campaign in recent memory when highlighting similarities is so commendable. The only reason why it is commendable is because it helps Obama hide his inexperiences by being highly comparable to better candidates like Hillary and McCain. I find it interesting that whenever I read CNN and Yahoo News that it is always a story about how HRC's campaign is falling apart while Obama is riding high. Never in history has any sort of election been so tailored by the media than this, I'm glad senator Todd decided to make himself more famous by climbing the Obama coattails.

David T   February 26th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Obama for President, double period..

ross   February 26th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

i know what you mean, another reputable news network is reporting on all candidates, abrilliant report on obama'a dodgey funding of his illionis mansion, and who gave him millions of pounds.cnn of course would never report that about obama. hillary still has a chance , especially as neither will reach the number od delegates needed. i think she will take ohio and texas. never count a clinton out.

Scott   February 26th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

I agree, this is the only campaign in recent memory when highlighting similarities is so commendable. The only reason why it is commendable is because it helps Obama hide his inexperiences by being highly comparable to better candidates like Hillary and McCain. I find it interesting that whenever I read CNN and Yahoo News that it is always a story about how HRC's campaign is falling apart while Obama is riding high. Never in history has any sort of election been so tailored by the media than this, I'm glad senator Todd decided to make himself more famous by climbing the Obama coattails.

Warren   February 26th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has a few problems. 1) Many voters hate the Clintons. 2) she is from old politics, Most of us are tired of Bush/ Clinton Dinasties, 4) many think she has mental problems and 5) She put up with Bills indegrecians and kept him around. Should of divorced the jerk!

Main Fact: She is the wrong woman to run for President.
I don't care, color of skin, gender, wealth makes no difference to me. Put a respectable woman in there that all can trust and I would vote for her.

Problem is, Edwards dropped out and we got stuck with these 2 candidates.
If Huckabee would drop his (change the constition ideas) and change to Independent and Edwards would change to Independent and run together, we might have something to look at!

Bryan OH   February 26th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

I Swear CNN whatever Hillary does is not good enough for any of you. Hillary is only doing what she needs to do which is show this country that Obama is not the best choice for the democratic party, but then again anything bad that is said about Obama the media pounces on Clinton saying she will do anything and everything to win. Hillary is fighting to the end and she has my vote and will always have my support.

chuck   February 26th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

I love this notion that Hillary is suppose to never say anything bad about Obama and if she does she is giving ammunition to the Republicans. Don't people know that the Republicans will pound this guy over lack of experience, lack of foreign policy background and on and on.

On the other hand the entire Obama campaign has been one negetive attack after another on Clinton. Status quo, Washington insider, same old politics.

She is the first woman to ever have a chance to be president that could have been the most radical change this country could ever have had.

Instead we are going to get John McCain…

Bliss   February 26th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

The truth might be hidden for a while after which it will be revealed.Nobody wants to listen to sen. clinton now on the issue of experience and ability to get the job done from day one.This is my greatest concern in this election.The world as a whole is on stand still watching every sector of america public, most especially the media which is highly partisan and liable for sen. clinton's downward performace. Everyone of you will pay for your ill-feelings towards her.

arthurW from Virginia   February 26th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Baisa's response seems par for the course in the Clinton Camp. This is a Democratic Primary, not the general election. While Hillary, if she thinks of herself as a lone wolf and not part of a party, has nothing to loose but her dignity, the same certainly can not be said for the Democratic Party. A sad commentary on her sense of importance and lack of being part of a greater Democratic team, if she continues to throw the kitchen sink, complete with knives and shanks, at Obama.

Barb   February 26th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

I AGREE WITH BAISA!!!!!
GO HILLARY, NOT ALL OF US HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THESE
POLL'S THEY KEEP REPORTING ON!!!!!
WOLF CAN YOU TELL ME WHY THEY USE REPUBLICAN'S TO
DISCUSS THE DEMOCRATS ON CNN? WHY NOT ASKING
QUESTIONS OF TWO OR THREE OF HILLARY'S BACKERS TO
DISCUSS HER RUN? I HAVE NOTICED EVEN SOME OF YOUR
DEMOCRACTS ON YOUR SHOW ARE OBVIOUSLY FOR OBAMA.
I HAVE ALWAYS ENJOYED YOUR SHOW BUT DO FEEL THE
MEDIA IS TRYING TO HELP OBAMA GET ELECTED. AND FOR
GOODNESS SAKE KEEP CAFFERTY OUT OF IT PLEASE, HE IS
OBVIOUSLY A CLINTON HATER.

Randy - Denver   February 26th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Why is it sexism if we do not like Ms. Clinton? Me personally, I do not care for her, her gender has nothing to do with it, I think she is no better than Karl Rove and I dislike him, not because he is a man but for the way he acts, same feeling about Ms Clinton it is her actions not her gender that make people hate her.
It is pretty funny that people can claim sexism freely but if we point out the racist remarks made than we are somehow "playing the race card", if we disagree with Ms. Clinton it is sexism, again the double standards are enforced! Women should be accepted as equals in the workplace (I agree) and this is how we need to change the workplace to make this happen (I DIsagree)

Carole   February 26th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

CNN is supposed to report the news NOT influence the people. Obama is not doing better all on this on, CNN is biased and anyone can see that. As far as Howard Stern is concerned - I do turn him off - he is not exactly my role model for anything!!

v.ananthan   February 26th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

THE RACE IS SO CLOSE THAT HILLARY CLINTON SHOULD SHOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HER AND OBAMA BECAUSE THE REPUBLICANS WILL GO AFTER OBAMA IF HE GETS ELECTED.

I HOPE THAT OBAMA^S SUPPORTERS LIKE KENNEDY , KERRY AND OTHER LEADING DEMOCRATS CAN LOOK AFTER HIM LIKE THEY DO NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Veronica Chiesi Brown   February 26th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

I have to agree that Senator Clinton is NOT getting a fair shake from the media and I work in the media!!! Senator Obama MAY be a good man and MAY be a good candidate in a few years or so but now he is too inexperienced. Too many people want change but confuse change with throwning a guppy into the ocean with a bunch of sharks. That is what would happen if Obama took office. Correct me if I am wrong but were the Clinton years that bad? No. At the time NO ONE complained now it is all about how bad it was. Half of the people complaining were not even old enough to vote then. Give Clinton some credit. She is a woman in a man's world and she knows what she is doing and does not back down. Obama has the "superstar" persona. People say they can't stand celebrities who are always in the limeline…guess what? Obama is just another celebrity in a nice suit.

Carlos P NJ   February 26th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

I hope HRC comes out stronger than never today and let know all the things the media has been spining during this campaining days specially ONN, they have been distorting the meaning of all the differences HRC has between O and her.
But if that happen at least I know she gave it all as the candidate she is in this fight. However is good to know the republicans are not going to hold the true about O and I rather her saying it instead of the Republicans

mendoza   February 26th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

she is walking a fine line but as with all the things the clinton they want to win at all cost and if that means hurting the democratic candidate for the general elections thne they will do just that! and please all these people talking about Obama is getting a free ride, well no one was complaining when she was ahead in every state and ahead in every poll, so clintons supporters dont be sore loosers!

Eli   February 26th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

When did elections get to the point that you can not tell what the other person has done or who their friends are, that they may have done illegal things with. Did this all change when OBAMA (the golden con artist) could not hold his own in a TRUE debate. Dont think for a minute that the Republicans will be so easy with Obama if he gets the nomination. I think they will degrade him enough that he will tuck his tail and run home. Speaking of being degraded has anyone seen Oprah on the campaign trail for Obama lately.

Barry   February 26th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Respectfully, whoever the Democratic Nominee will be, likely at this point it looks like Mr. Obama, I personally prefer Hillary, but if Obama does end up being it, there will be a split in the Democratic Party Democrats will become more regular cross-voters from now on and damage will be done to our party forevermore.
I don't believe that Mr. Obama has stepped back to see the forrest for the trees nor does he really care what problem he creates.
I will vote for John McCain and I have never voted Republician.

Dezz   February 26th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

She could differentiate herself by not going petty. While we understand she needs to get our attention and confront the differences of the two, she does not have to mock and tease… Prsenting facts will do Senator Clinton the dont get desparate and try to crack jokes against Barack cause he makes you look so petty when he doesn't respond to your desparate attempts to get ahead… Just stick to what God loves and thats the truth and the people will decide who we want to represent our party.

Jim, American in Paris   February 26th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Obama has to face the truth now or later. Better now that Hillary takes care of the truth with Obama than to let him sneak through to the nomination to run the Republican gauntlet which he has never experienced and would never survive.

luggar   February 26th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

The debates really dont show much that the voters dont already know.
The questions are so soft that it is pretty much a waste of time to listen.I personally think opposing sides should sponser the debates. We might get some real questions answered then. So it`s actually a beauty pagent with no substance just a lot of whistling in the wind.

Anonymous   February 26th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

why should dems be angry or turned off by hillary challenging barack, it is exactly what the republicans are going to do… they need to get over it, every weakness each canidate has is going to come out at some point, if anything it should be a good thing that they come out now before the dems have committed on a nominee

Democrat no more?   February 26th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

The press as well as all the "hollywooders" have definitely jumped on the Obama band wagon & as a result Obama is leaping ahead. Why of why can't we just have the free press actually be free of trying to convince people of their should be candidate. We don't need your help to make up our minds! The notion that we have presidential candidate that will be in a "learn as I go" position? What on earth can so many be thinking as well as the press? ( I think that they will agree to anything as long as it not a strong women.) I have been a democrat all my life & if Obama is the democratic choice, for the first time I will have to vote for a REPUBLICAN! Dear God!!! I will not vote for some inexperienced "the world will be a warm & wonderful place" kind of candidate! WAKE UP people & listen to the facts– so watch the debates put your biases towards strong women behind you & LISTEN UP!!!!!

larry   February 26th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

im just a cnn watchers. but it is noticeable that most news about the runners are not favor of clinton. it is ovious and it is always showing that your programs mostly against her and all your comment and the advocates speaks always show favor to obama.im just a sympathizer and cant vote and i have no favoritism whoever the candidates.
it is so tiring to watch and bored watching your programs instead of staying your political programs cause they all saying same things again and again same commentators.. i suggest to bring new faces on your programs to refresh the mood of the viewers.to hear something new thought and ideas even it is old topics it will become new again from new faces ,new voices, new tones rather than seeing same faces again and again and the viewers will know their judgement as soon as they open their mouth. and that was so boring.and become senseless to hear.
just a suggestion to improve your programs.

Arcadio De Jesus   February 26th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Yes Mr, Blitzer, Hillary is doing bad, but is because since the begining of her campign, you in the media went against her, and favor Obama, it is amazing, how you In the media hate the woman, not only man, but women too. I used to watch your program at CNN, and when I though, how unfair you were to Hillary Clinton, I moved to MSNBC, thinking they were better than you, but they ride the same horse you ride, is not much of a difference, between CNN and MSNBC, you both hate Clinton, and think that is because she is a woman. I am amazing, that not only you men hate Hillary Clinton, the women in the media hate her too, a shame on you all, for going against somebody, because of her/his gender.

And for thoes that voted in Florida and Michigan, now that Nader is running for president, I hope they vote for him, instead of votin for the democrats, and give Mcain, the win, this way, the democratic leaders, in this Country, will not pratic dictatorship anymore. The democrats, criticize Chavez and Castro, and now, they are about to do same thing thay do, in this Country, that is suppose to be, and I believe it is, a democratic Country.

I know, that you may not even read this message, because, for what I see, you in CNN, only read, what is in favor of Obama, and against Clinton, but just in case, I am sending it to you.

Rosemarie