February 26, 2008
Posted: 08:43 AM ET
Clinton Campaign Communications Director Howard Wolfson.
Clinton Campaign Communications Director Howard Wolfson.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – A spokesman for Hillary Clinton lashed out at the media Monday for what he described as a double standard in the way the press covers the two Democratic White House hopefuls.

On a conference call with reporters Monday afternoon, Clinton Communications Director Howard Wolfson maintained Barack Obama is running a negative campaign, and said the press largely praises him for doing so.

“I think it is true that every time the Obama campaign in this campaign has attacked Sen. Clinton in the worst kind of personal ways, attacked her veracity, attacked her credibility, said that she would say or do anything to get elected, the press has largely applauded him," Wolfson said.

Wolfson's comments were prompted by a reporter's question over what seemed to be a change of tone for Clinton over the weekend, when she sharply criticized Obama in a press conference for distributing literature that she said misrepresented her position on NAFTA.

"Shame on you, Barack Obama," a visibly angry Clinton said Saturday. "Enough with the speeches and the big rallies and then using tactics right out of Karl Rove's playbook. This is wrong, and every Democrat should be outraged."

Wolfson denied the campaign was going negative, and faulted the press for not distinguishing between the contrasts Clinton is drawing and the personal attacks the the Illinois senator is launching.

"When we have attempted to make contrasts with Sen. Obama, we have been criticized for it," he said. "That is a fact of life that we labor under. I reject the notion that Sen. Clinton has been engaged in this sort of seriatim attacks on Sen. Obama. I think Sen. Obama's entire campaign against Sen. Clinton is negative.

"I think he has run against her as the status quo, he has essentially called her divisive, he has called her untruthful, he has questioned her credibility, he has said she will do and say anything to get elected," Wolfson also said. " If that's not negative, I don't know what negative is."

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Will   February 25th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

It's the Caucuses fault….it's the African Americans fault…it's everybody's fault except your own faulty Campaign that can't make or keep money or stay with a single slogan.

BrooklynZoo   February 25th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

'Pot,' please meet 'kettle.'

One person I will not miss once this is all done: Howard Wolfson.

Mike M   February 25th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

WOW

Stephen   February 25th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

This is incredibly true, and should be brought to the forefront of issues. The media bias is apparent, and should be corrected.

Georgia, Los Angeles   February 25th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

It's about TIME someone from the Clinton campaign fight back. That's wonderful! If Obama wins this nomination, CNN could take personal satisfaction from it. I've never seen more biased reporting from them!

beckstone   February 25th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Sen. Obama's entire campaign has been negative? Funny, I haven't noticed. I guess it's cause the press is just so unfair.

Clark   February 25th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

What is this? No body cares about Obama's dirty treacherous game
against Ms. Clinto*** He is using the same tactic as the Republicans
against democrats. This is very serious, UNACCEPTABLE neither the
Media nor the voters care about? This is a case to bring to court.
Lest not let Obama get away with his dirty actions. He is
missing leading against Ms. Clinton. OHIO, TEXAS and everyone of the
US states, CAN YOU SEE THAT THIS GUY IS A FAKE COPIER. He is copying
everything from somebody else. He is Xerox; he is a treacherous to
the democrat party. What is going on that no body sees this

Scott   February 25th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

We know Howard Wolfson gets paid a lot, but I wonder what the $/lie figure is. His kids must be proud of him. He spends his entire life lying for a candidate who America has rejected.

lugina   February 25th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Media love OBAMA…CNN love OBAMA…SN LIVE….

Leslie Somerville, Seattle, Washington   February 25th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

I totally agree, and Obama should be ashamed of himself!!!! He is an aloof, arrogant, liar who twists and turns as issues come up. I would actually like him to answer some of Ralph Nadar's questions that he has put out there for Obama. If Obama wins the Presidency this is going to be one pitiful, depressing nation we will be living in—he is splitting the democratic party apart by the seams.

Lars Kristensen, Vamdrup, Denmark   February 25th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Shame on Hillary…

Scott   February 25th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Sen. Clinton has now lost my vote, her behavior shows signs of a deeply troubled and vindictive person, not capable of running for the Nation's Greatest and Highest office. I thought Bush was a nut case she now takes the cake.

sonya   February 25th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

i would love to see cnn report on the praise obama recieved from farrahkan–practically an endorsement. everyone else seems to be reporting it….funny

T   February 25th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

This is Clinton's attempt to try and get the media to do what she can't do, at the risk of losing votes. SMEAR and ATTACK OBAMA.

SAD and TRANSPARENT

Darth Vadik, CA   February 25th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Hillary,

the first rule when you're in a hole is….

..STOP DIGGING

Cris in Texas   February 25th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

We have been yealling that off the top of our lungs CNN.

Saturday Night Live got right about you guys that is why I have not seen you cover this story of SNL mocking you guys. MSNBC has covered this story about you guys on SNL. SHAME ON YOU CNN!!!

Yeah Right   February 25th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

"I think he has run against her as the status quo, he has essentially called her divisive, he has called her untruthful, he has questioned her credibility, he has said she will do and say anything to get elected,"

If it looks like a duck…

Farrell, Houston, Tx   February 25th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Hillary's campaign gets caught with their hand in the cookie jar and then like kids point and say Obama did it, not so. I can see now Wolfson will be seeing his way out of Hillary's campaign. Vote Obama.

Royalty   February 25th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Funny how all this negative talk starts to happen after she engages new campaign staff. I was a Hillary supporter until I started seeing what I DO NOT want to see in the White House. Hillary has been far more personally negative towards Obama than Obama has been towards her. We will all now see how low she will go now. Up until the last few days I was going to vote for her if she won the nomination. I will not vote for her now.

Adam - TX   February 25th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

He's talking to you CNN - show some objectivity! Even SNL called you out.

Shame on you, Barack Obama, and shame on your CNN. Stop trying to swift boat. Let this play out like it should. You even titled this ticker as "SLAMS" which has a negative attacking connotation.

ELO   February 25th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

I think Hillary will get respect from the Democrats if she resigns right now instead of looking for who to blame. It is a done deal. The public is not feeling you. The Citizens and the whole world needs a new face and there is nothing you can do about it. Obama 08!

kw   February 25th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

It's accurate. And you do know what negative is. Your candidate has shown that.

Aaron Harris   February 25th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

I think the media has given Hillary a bad image. Even before Super Tuesday, all the major news outlets have, for some reason, favored Obama with praise, positive coverage, and have all but annointed him as the nominee. Perhaps the media wants to back the winner and they feel that it is going to be him…even so…give Hillary credit when credit is due!

Thomas   February 25th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Here is a fact I would like to see reported to see if its true or not: I read two blogs that say Obama is being charged LESS to advertise on TV then Hillary. Both blogs are saying 1/3 less… Can we confirm or deny this please CNN?

Vikki, Tennessee   February 25th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

SO TRUE! I'm sick of the bias media! If you're going to report that Hillary is being negative be fair and equally report the same, Obama has been negative for months!

HILLARY 08 & 12!

Mac   February 25th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Cry me a river.

After releasing that photo, you have no right to complain.

TR   February 25th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

You should read Michelle Obama racially charged comments! This is not what we need in the White house!
Here it is:

She said she found that black students came together while on the mostly white campus.

"It is possible that Black individuals either chose to or felt pressured to come together . . . because of the belief that Blacks must join in solidarity to combat a White oppressor," she wrote.

NYPost 2/24/08

Vanessa C.   February 25th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

YES!!! Finally, someone has the guts to come out and say it. I completely agree with what Howard Wolfson is quoted as saying here. The Obama Campaign HAS called her divisive, called her "the establishment candidate," has accused her of falsehoods (i.e. called her a liar), and accused her of being racist, or at least "race-baiting." If the press would like to characterize Senator Clinton's campaign as negative, then the same should be said of Senator Obama. Period.

ade   February 25th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Dear Howard Wolfson,

Truth is very bitter, especially to losers!

Simon   February 25th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

funny! seems like obama had the most positive campaign ever in the history of american politics

joe m.   February 25th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

will mr. wolfson soon blame the voters if the results of march 4th does not turn out in their favor? the clinton camp, through mr. wolfson, has been playing the blame game for the last few days. can this camp just talk about the facts, as boring as it may be at times?

Richard Gasquet   February 25th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

This is complete non-sense. The Clinton campaign is basically creating a smoke-screen for all the negative campaigning that they've been doing/intend to do. What is an example of Obama making "personal" attacks against Hillary? And to be quite honest, the media has clearly adopted quite a pro-Hillary posture after the Clinton campaign's consistent complains that the press coverage is in favor of Obama. Had Hillary won 11 straight contests, we'd see how favorable the coverage would be for her.

When you win, that garners coverage. When 20,000 people pack arenas for your rallies, that leads to press coverage…common sense

Todd from AZ   February 25th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

When Bill Clinton had his tirade after the South Carolina primaries Clinton adviser James Carville told Obama supporters to "stop whining" Maybe Clinton supporters should do just that!!!

Daniel from Kansas   February 25th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

CNN won't smear Obama, so Billary is mad.

Blame anyone but herself!

HILLARY CLINTON, SHAME ON YOU FOR YOUR UGLY, GUTTER POLITICS OF HATE, FEAR, AND DIVISIVENESS.

YOU ARE THE VERY WORST, MOST DISGUSTING POLITICIAN TO EVER WALK THE FACE OF PLANET EARTH!

Mk   February 25th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Alls fair in love, war , and politics.

Debra   February 25th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

i agree with howard wolfson. obama has said all those things and more about hillary clinton. hillary has tried to stay on the right track by not going negative…she is smart enough to know that it will get her nowhere, at this point in the race. and, for the media to ask why she is going negative when she is only trying to set the record straight about obama's campaign tactics regarding these flyers…well, i feel that is grossly unfair to her. obama can "do no wrong", according to the media. i would like to see the media conduct fair coverage and analysis on these two candidates.

Emy   February 25th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Boohoo.. Hillary's campaign and her supporters says the whole world and the media are biased against her !!!

Well thats the way its works in a democracy, people make up the minds and get biased and select one candidate among others…

Thats why its called and election..not coronation..

Hillary, (as Truman said), if you dont like the the heat..get out of the kitchen …

Nick, Rochester, NY   February 25th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Barack is perceived as the Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity candidate and is therefore judged differently (like it has become typical in this country for highschool graduations, college admissions and career promotions).

Tom   February 25th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Hillary was honored to be with Obama the other night - now she is angrily scolding him (her latest new persona). The Clinton camp is balming the media, the caucuses, and his outspending them for their troubles. Can they be more transparent? Do people really fall for this act. I am a New Yorker and have seen and heard it all from her (and Bill). Please don't be fooled.

Joe   February 25th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

I honestly am in tears right now over how low Hillary is sinking. I'm honestly even losing respect for her supporters for not seeing how hypocritical and cruel she is just because she's a woman.

Jim, American in Paris   February 25th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

This seems to be the consensus also among people commenting on the CNN ploliticalticker.

Linda Feldman   February 25th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

The truth is always negative when you cannot accept it.

Jay Nair   February 25th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

The wily campaign of the Clintonites is now rising to a crescendo. The "shame on you ,Barack Obama" shriek by Hollary and today's publishing of photo of Obama in Kenyan tribal costume are the worst Goebbelism tactics ever by a primary candidate. It is high time the senioras stepped in and boycottedsuch persons even if she/he be a past First lady/President.

Jim Wagner   February 25th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Well, it is true - and CNN, you've been one of the worst - but I see now the tide is turning and the press is on to attacking Obama now. Build someone up to tear them down - only make the same rules apply - nothing is prohibited, not his appearance or middle name, his ties to Rezko or Rezko's ties to the Middle East. For those who don't get news from other sources, Patrick Fitzgerald (the guy who prosecuted Scooter Libby) is prosecuting Obama's "good friend" Rezko for bribery and other related issues, the trial begins March 3rd.

jen   February 25th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Wolfson speaks the truth. Obama's mantra on Clinton is a negative attack. "She'll do anything, say anything?" that's the most vile divisive slogan ever and Obama supporters and the press have swallowed it hook line and sinker and refused to see for what it is.

Yeswecan   February 25th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

She is messing up the chances democrats have for Nov by being so divisive and I see an example in myself. She is polarazing the democrats. I can never imagine my president using words like "shame on you" for a colleague. Honestly, I find Bush better than her.

Saad   February 25th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

The media hasn't been giving Hillary a bad image. Hillary has been giving Hillary a bad image. Just look at her behaviour the past few days. Enough is enough Hillary, America wants Obama. Face it!

John in CA   February 25th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Thank you, Wolfson, for finally calling Obama out, and thank you, CNN, for posting this. Wolfson is completely correct in his statement: Obama has been quite negative ever since the beginning.

I'm sick and tired of Obama playing negative and pointing the finger at Hillary as if he's better than the rest of politics.

Beth   February 25th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Is it backwards day, Mr. Wolfson?

This is what we call "projection" in psychology.

Crystal in CA   February 25th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

OMGawd! This throwing the rock and hiding your hand has got to stop with the Hillary campaign. It has gotten completely out of hand. I am convinced that the people who support Hillary are EXACTLY like her and that's why they can't see how mean-spirited, vindictive and calculating she is. She can't just hit Obama and expect Obama not to hit her back because she is a girl. This is politics, not the playground Hillary.

I wish you would just go away already. You have already done enough damage to the democratic party with your divisive and win at any cost tactics. Just go away. PLEASE…for the good of the party.

karen   February 25th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

yes they both have attacked each other but obama is praised and hillary is considered a witch. i have looked at both candidates and hillary by far has more to offer as our president with the problems that we have today. we need to get to know obama a little more before putting him in commander in chief. she has a resume of accomplishments. he has hopes and dreams. which are good but not good enough. most anyone can get up there and inspire others with words. the way that obama is getting praised is also turning many against him. may not be fair but true. i hope hillary can pull this off. all we can do is pray for the best candidate.

J   February 25th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

wait, is he being serious?

akaDoug   February 25th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Boo hoo…those poor, poor Clinton folk!

Another example of the Clinton team not taking responsibility for the mistakes they've made and trying to put the blame on someone else! Agree with NAFTA blame Bush 41, don't read the Iraq war resolution and give authority to go to war blame Bush 43, smear Obama blame the media, run a terrible campaign blame the media, say health insurance is a mandate but she won't make people pay but she really will, blame the media. She blames everyone but herself and she can't admit a mistake!

One of these days she'll look back and realize there were a lot of us that would have supported her in the beginning, but she blew us off…we weren't worthy of her! Now my support and money go to the better candidate!

Go Obama!

armando perez   February 25th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I agree with your statement. I have had a friend who never watched elections until this year and Jason my friend has made the same statement. It is a double standard with the media. I have to say that the only one that is being fair and balanced is Dan Abrams on CNN.What can we do to make sure this can't go on?

Tom   February 25th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Hillary was honored to be with Obama the other night - now she is angrily scolding him (her latest new persona). The Clinton camp is blaming the media, the caucuses, and his outspending them for their troubles. Can they be more transparent? Do people really fall for this act? I am a New Yorker and have seen and heard it all from her (and Bill). Please don't be fooled.

Joe Ossai, Bedford, NH   February 25th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Hillary campain finally won a contest in a state, STATE OF DENIAL

Deb   February 25th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I hope the media does not get intimidated by Hillary and her lethal operatives in Washington. This has been the first time in a long time that the press has removed much of the editorial reporting that people dislike and kept the facts in tact and in context! Keep up the good work. Let's get America back on track. We need you.

pbj   February 25th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

When all else fails, blame the press coverage.

Say goodnight, Hillary — and good riddance. Take your serial adulterer husband and go back to NY, where he can cheat on you there and you can figure out some other reason to put up with his disrespect and emotional abuse other than as your ticket to fame and glory. If you want to set a good example for women in this country, have some dignity and self-respect and leave him. Then I'd consider voting for you.

eyeingtenure   February 25th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Thing is, it's true. I'm voting against Hillary and I know that.

RC from VA   February 25th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

1950's: Ike: Beware the military industrial complex.
2000's: Beware the Media Entertainment complex.

"Darling" Obama   February 25th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Boy, do I ever agree that the media has been absolutely shoddy in its coverage of Hillary Clinton. I hope they get theirs! Certainly, my respect for CNN, especially, is virtually non existent at this point. Shame on you!

Christopher   February 25th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Wolfson's is the rant of a campaign gone pitifully bad. For several weeks Clinton had covertly and overtly attempted to go negative in this campsign. I am fed up with her brand of have her cake and eait it too politics. These tactics appear to be fine for her when she is wiining. However, the tru e test of someone's character is how they conduct themselves when they are dowe.

Obama in '08 and beyond.

klondike   February 25th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Although it may be true that the press seems "nicer" to Barack… …if Barack were in the situation that Hillary is in wouldn't they have pushed him to get out… Instead of saying …"if he wins this…no wait …if he wins this… no still if she/he wins this… and move the bar …and move the bar…wouldn't they have ignored Barack if he was in the same situation as Clinton?

…and maybe I am wrong but Barack's attacks seem to focus on issue and policy issues… not race…not gender… and not negative toward the people who are voting for Hillary. I think… trying to look at it from a step back.

connie   February 25th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

I have been witness to the media praising obama and really hitting hillary. It is not fair and not professional. I will NOT watch chris matthews or that tucker character becz they come off as male chavanistic men! I think that most men,especially "media men" find hillary very threatening becz , gee she can actaully think and speak on her feet. Obama cannot do any of this.

White/female/age 55/Texan   February 25th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Face it, Billary. We're just not that into you.

From an ObamaCAN

Colin   February 25th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

CNN <3 Obama

Shame on you, CNN. Meet me in Ohio to debate your tactics in this campaign.

Beverly Griggs   February 25th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

i don't usally comment on the political party, I am a 53 year old black woman and wanted to see the first woman in office but after w I've seen the comment and the photo on Cnn broadcast I will be voting for Obama on March 4th. i've seen the dirt that goes on in the political running and by all that was ditastefuland unnecessay.

Beverly
San Antonio,texas

Simon   February 25th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

i tell ya the more hillary attacks obama with his personal attributes the more she goes down

Mitul   February 25th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Hillary must be very rude politicain…She can cross any limit…She is just showing that how fast she can turn into her real character…You better leave Hillary

Jordan Fitzpatrick   February 25th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Wolfson, as usual, misses the point. The reason Obama isn't criticized is that Obama isn't lying! Also, Obama calls her out on the issues– it's Hillary who has been making things personal. If this is how she runs a campaign, I don't trust her with our country. Hillary is behaving in a very unpresidential manner.

United We Stand   February 25th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Is someone keeping track of the numbers of allegations the Clinton camps is levelling per minute?
Wow! Charity does begin at home. If she cannot keep a good campaign and also control Bill (from himself), will she be able to handle the multi ethnic composition of America?
Say goodbye now and save your face, Hillary.

Colin   February 25th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

CNN <3 Obama

Shame on you, CNN. Meet me in Ohio to debate your tactics in this campaign.

Eric   February 25th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Its about time!! The Obama campaign has been playing dirty for a long time now. The media is so obviously in favor of Obama. Every time the Clinton campaign says anything the media immediately criticizes them. But Obama and his campaign workers can sit around all day and slander Cinton's name but yet the media applauds him every single time. My question is there some sort of Oprah connection and the media and maybe thats why Obama never gets bad press.
Wake up America, if you can't see this you are obviously blindsided by a sly player who doesn't play fair. His name is Barack Obama. I pity the democratic party and the media for putting this man on a pedestal. Guess what America yet again a Republican is going to win the white house and this time the democrats have no one else to blame but themselves. Instead of admiring and praising a woman who truly deserves it , the democrats stand around and praise a nobody who is so obviously full of empty promises and trash Clinton around the clock for no apparent reason.

becca   February 25th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

it is so true - clinton said that obama's fliers were false and it gets tons of coverage, but he says that she's unlikable, uncredible, everything stated above, no one cares.

he smarmily remarks at the debate, "you're likeable enough, hillary" or when he downplayed clinton's meeting with then prime minister benazir bhutto as "having tea."

Young Liberal   February 25th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Here is the effect this story will have, the Hillary supporters will be in an uproar of excitement and talk about how horrible Obama is (read the comments), Obama supporters will laugh at it, and the undecided voters, the votes that will get the candidates elected, will look at it and think "wow, Hillary is a little cry baby!" and then vote for Obama.

Ann Kuminns   February 25th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

The desperation of Hillary has made her ru n a campaign of fear. Look at the pictures she has put out of Obama when he accepted the cloak and headgear from an african elder. It's a sign of respect to accept these costumes and that's just what it is - a costume. Now you can really see the true character of the Clintons to destroy whatever goodwill has been built between the races of this nation. She should be ostracized and cast aside for these destructive tactics. Such a low-down character should Never be president of any country. NEVER!

Rignt On!   February 25th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

I think the Clinton campaign has been too darned nice! They should have hit back hard a long time ago, But better late than never — please keep it up! We're all sick of St. Obama!

mmm   February 25th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Finally! The coverage is so bias and the Obama supporters or so rude and mean that it really feels creepy. I know I'm not the only one who see's this….. I've already sent her more money.
Go Hillary!!!!!

Marilyn Jeffcoat   February 25th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Action speaks louder that word. In other words, Hillary's words and actions speaks louder than words and action Is she still crying? She started all this mess. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. She has made a fool of herself and the people all over this world knows this.

Willie   February 25th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Thank you Howard Wolfson for pointing out the Obvious. Im glad that SNL called CNN out. CNN is the most biased network in this nomination election. CNN LOVES OBAMA!!! GUESS WHAT CNN, OBAMA IS LOOSING STEAM, YOU BETTER HURRY UP AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS ARE COUNTING ON YOU CNN!!!! Even your titles are biased. Here is a headline for Obama, "OBAMA SLAMS THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN" vs a headline for Clinton, 'CLINTON ACCUSES THE OBAMA CAMP". We have already noticed CNN, this is why many of Obama supporters are starting the gravitate to Clinton because they have realized that Obama is a wolf in sheeps clothing.

Brent   February 25th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

The Clinton campaign is in a state of disarray and growing more desperate by the hour…on Thursday in Austin Clinton is talking about how "proud" and "honored" she is to be on stage with Obama..two days later she admonishes Obama for running a dirty campaign….what is unfolding is the colossal collapse of a campaign that was Clinton's for the taking just a few months ago… Howard Wolfson should stop whining and start working on his resume.

Paul   February 25th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Come on Mr. Wolfson. They're just words, after all.

Tim, Boston MA   February 25th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Hillary is nOT part of establishment?

where has she been for the 32 years of her EXPERIENCE?

Bill didn't get millions for his library from a multinational corporate (canadian guy) for his advocacy on behalf of that corporate interest and a despot in kazakstan?

what's chelsea doing at the wall street?

can't have it both ways.

jdusek   February 25th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

I like this new Clinton strategy. Attack Obama's credibility and character, then turn around and deny that you are doing it. Meanwhile, insist that it is actually Obama who is going negative, and that you are the victim of unfair tactics. When pressed for examples, blame the media and accuse them of favoritism.

HOLY COW   February 25th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

YIKES, WHAT A CORRUPT SLIME THIS WOLSON GUY IS.
This is WAY beyond spin. This guy is stupefyingly obscene. The feeling of violation from such conscious bold-faced lying is pretty painful. If this were just a TV show, I'd burst out laughing. Since its real, it makes me sick. Ew!

Chris L Johnson   February 25th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Sure Hillary… have your campaign management lash out against and piss off the press. See what good that does you. LOL

Not bright…

Obamacan   February 25th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Mr Wolfson…..it is okay to cry…crying is good. Crying lets out the pressure. Go ahead and let it all out.

This is looking pathetic….lol

jen-in-ca   February 25th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I agree. The media has done everything to put Hillary down. I wonder if it is because she is a strong woman. Men have a problem with a strong woman. Look at what they did to Martha Stewart. I believe that men are afraid to let the go of the reigns and let women lead. Funny that a woman has the most important job in the world, raising children, yet are kept back from getting a head in business. Women can balance their home,children, career,spouse,family and friends, yet they are still considered to be less intelligent then men. Behind every sucessful man there is a strong, intelligent woman who has been there to support them and be their sound board.
Why is it a married man listens to his Wife? Because she is the one who controls the house.

The media has been a huge disappointment in this election. I thought news is supposed to be neutural and give the people the facts to make up their own mind. I guess the media feels like the government in thinking that we the people need to be told how to think.
I can only tollerate to watch the news for minutes at a time due to the extream bias it has fallen into.

I want my news back. Fair and equal information. I want journalist back to reporting what is important again not the tabloid, rating grabing crap we've been fed. Please put back the integity in news business before it's too late.

CARL   February 25th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

if obama is elected we will see another dumb fazzled george bush.

Denise   February 25th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Mr. Wolfson is right. The Media has ignored the negative campaigning from Mr. Obama towards Hillary Clinton. I don't think it surprises anyone that SNL got it right - all the difficult questions were addressed to Hillary Clinton on the last debate and all the other debates as well.

Baloo   February 25th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

If she'll use fear to win, how will we ever trust her? She's planning to be our leader, yet using fear tactics to control us. Wow… lost my vote.

maya   February 25th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I actually agree with him. I've thought this also for a long time. Obama is veeeery subtle about it- but he has always built up his entire campaign on bringing Hillary down. It's the whole premise of his campaign- she's too divisive- old politics-etc. He may be more sneaky doing it, but he sure is doing it!!!

Yank in London   February 25th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Desperate tactics.
Desperate candidate.
Desperate campaign.

bob   February 25th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

HA HA Hilary is going down big….just desserts for that ruthless B

Avis C, Richton Park,IL   February 25th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

I'm really getting tired of Hillary Clinton's talking heads!

Enough already, let it go! Hillary you looked and sound ridiculous!

This is sad, really sad!

jdusek   February 25th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Uh, yeah…CNN is so biased towards Obama that they didn't even bother to include a rebuttal to Clinton's allegations or fact check the accuracy of Wolfson's statements. They just printed Wolfson's one-sided comments with no analysis or response from Obama. How UNFAIR to Clinton!

Tony, ca   February 25th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

good grief, Howard

if this is what 35 years of superior experience gets us, then we are better off without it

I'm looking forward to having a president that we can once again ADMIRE –both for his eloquent speaking abilities AND his ability to put his good words to good actions as demonstrated in the here and now, not in yesterday or tomorrow

let's be real.
vote Obama

California Voter   February 25th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

CNN quit deleting my comments! You're just solidifying your biases.

rw in ct   February 25th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

It is about time!!! Where have they been all these months as the public has been crying out against the media bias? Why haven't they leveled the playing field before?

Scott   February 25th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

ill just say here that I agree, CNN is airing twice as much Obama coverage as Clinton coverage. Didn't anyone else fall asleep the other night during that 44 minute pat myself on the back speech Obama gave after the primary wins. CNN analysts even said it got to the point of boring them and they almost forgot the speech entirely by the time it was over. Thanks for the nap CNN, I think it was wrong for you to just cut away from Clinton's speech that night and then play the 44 minutes of Obama's preaching in its entirety before then coming back to just play some clips from Clintons speech.

georgia dem   February 25th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

CNN should get a big check from Obama
for all the press he gets
Obama is very negitive and says alful things but " the worst political
team" eats it up
with the excepton of Lou Dobbs
he does not let them get away with it on his show
Obama is a very hateful man

Lisa   February 25th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Blame the media?

So John Mccain get attacked on lobbyying charges he blames the media.

George Bush gets attacked for being a terrible president, he blames the media.

Hillary Clinton spends 100,000 dollars on luxuries in a losing campaign and she blames the media.

Barack Obama gets attacked for inexperience, being a "muslim", every word that sounds "racist" by Michelle Obama, not Being "patriotic" and so on, and he soldiers on.

Honestly folks Hillary SHOULD have sealed this up on February 5th, Obama is just a BETTER candidate.

Pat, Salem VA   February 25th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Billary started the negativity way back in SC with the "Fairy tale" ploy and the playing the race card with the comparison of Senator Obama to Jesse Jackson…so there's absolutely no point in the Clinton campaign whining and moaning now that they're getting a good dose of their own medicine.

If she can dish it out…she certainly ought to be woman enough to take it!!!!

Warren   February 25th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Hillary, YOUR FIRED!

I am so sick of dirty politics, The Bush/Clinton dinasties.

sf   February 25th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

If NBC Universal can elect McCain or a Republican like, in my view, they elected Arnold in California, they would be two for two. If NBC can knock off Hillary, the path is easier for a GOP to win the White House. I enjoyed Huckabee on SNL, nice VP name recognition for him. Is Maria Shriver still a correspondent for NBC News? I saw Brokaw talking about how he introduced the Gov. & Shriver on Arnold's announcement show, the Tonight Show. Jay was at Arnolds victory party when he was elected. Wake up people.
NBC & CNN have got Hillary writing her concession speech while she's up in the polls in Texas & Ohio. Please Dems, nominate "Barry Obama". There can be a nice McGovern moment in November when the GOP "swift boat" a nominee that hasn't been in federal office for four ? years. Did Obama's wife say she "wasn't proud of the U.S.?" I don't know. McCain would have a good time with that comment. Good luck Dems! & the NBC Universal media.

Scott   February 25th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

While I agree that it may look like CNN is more biased toward Obama, can one of you Hillary supporters please show me a few examples where Obama has initiated an attack on Clinton that wasn't a direct response to a smear attempt by her campaign?

maureen   February 25th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

I've always voted for the Democratic candidate.
I will never- ever- ever- ever vote for Obama.
Never-Ever!
Hillary or nobody!

Tim   February 25th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

ahhhh… poor Hillary!

A :) Obama doesn't have as much baggage as Hill-Billy, because he hasn't been in office as much. She has loads of baggage that needs to come out now instead of when she might be the nominee and the republicans get ahold of her.

B :) Hillary goes on these "fire and brimstone" "scare tactics" speeches and says stupid things and does stupid things and has her cronies say stupid things. No wonder she can't keep a lead in a state…. she is killing herself from the inside. Its actually sad to see a campaign implode and wear itself out. She really must be grasping at and straw she can get.

By the way, its moments like when she mocks Obama that people are tired of "old Washington politics" and are voting for change…. a complete change.

Take the high road, Obama. Don't stoop to her low level!

Sarah   February 25th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Clinton thinks she should be appointed President, never mind what the voters think. This is getting pathetic. Such Gutter politics. Should anyone expect anything less?

Harris   February 25th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Why doesn't the media cover the FACT that Obama has all week long accused Hillary Clinton of supporting NAFTA and just today he said he wouldn't get rid of it. If that is not a double standard I don't know what is. Why doesn't the media cover that Obama himself has stated that "His Mailings" that quoted Hillary stating the NAFTA was a "Boon" was untrue and should have never been circulated but they still were. Wasn't it Obama who stated in the last debate that it is now "Silly Season" for politics. This is reminisent of 2000 when George Bush ran for president. I have this feeling the American people are going to elect Obama and we are in for another 4 years of getting shafted. Young voters should ask themselves if whether they are ready to handle not only the problems that haven't come up yet but the problems that Bush is leaving to our next president. That's 12 years of problems if Obama is president.

nyindependent   February 25th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

It's about time!!!!!!!!!!! Wake up koolaid drinkers before it's too late.

Who will be at fault when Obama makes it to the white house and falls flat on his face? Oh, I know….everyone else's. Because the new American Idol, Barack can't possibly be at fault. No, he's not just another politician who wants to get elected. No, not him.

Nader's got my vote!!!!!!!!!!!!

James   February 25th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

People…people…people lets think. How can our future president be this aggressive toward an opponent? Hillary has gone too far. She should stop for heaven sake. God does not like ugly.

Jake   February 25th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

I don't know why Hilary supporters are complaining of media bias! If the media reported on the dirty tricks campaign that she has been waging, then you'd see she her really crying and throwing temper tamtrums. She and her people are manipulative, conniving political agents that blatantly say anything in the hope that it will change the focus from her losing, I'm glad American Decomcratic voters are not that stupid they will follow her High School politics. Stop whinging for this woman, she does fine by herself!

Jackson   February 25th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

I AGREE WITH THIS:
CNN and MSNBC have been trying to elect our president. We know how to vote in Texas its not for Obama.

Warren   February 25th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

I am not for Clinton, Obama or McCain.
All we get is terrible choices.
I would not have a problem with a woman president BUT, Hillary is the wrong woman.

Jenny   February 25th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Is this what Clinton's presidency would be like? He hasn't gone negative BECAUSE everything he's said has been truthful. Clinton has been deceptive and very untruthful about Obama. What about those mailers she sent out that were entirely false and misleading? You can look it up on factcheck.org, they were COMPLETELY false. But he didn't have a press conference where he stood up and started screaming. In fact, I don't think he addressed them.

Clinton Supporters: Get over your "biased" theory. CNN is not biased. You know what's happening? The Clinton camp CANNOT run a consistent, clean, truthful campaign and no matter how nicely the media reports what she's doing, it doesn't come off positive because it isn't.

What Wolfson said up there: all made up. Completely false, completely misleading, just like Clinton.

Oh yeah, and I used to be a Clinton supporter.

Obama '08

matthew Brimo   February 25th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

tsk tsk tsk hilary…drop out now and save your self and the party from humiliation.

Maria Teres   February 25th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Some years ago, CNN's new president fired Tucker Carlson , saying CNN is not FOX News talking their agenda. CNN was a more trusted news source before. CNN showed both sides and let them argue. We could listen to both sides and made our own opinions.
Now , CNN has been becoming their agenda talker.

Kelly, New York   February 25th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck and you call it a duck is that a negative attack???? If anything, Hillary Clinton has had the upper hand in controlling the news organizations; just the other day they could barely bring themselves to mention the similarity between her closing statement (touted by them as the best of her campaign and a glimpse of the "real Hillary") and her husband's speech in 92 or the verbatim lifting of phrases from John Edwards closing statements from earlier in the campaign let alone call it plagiarism.

Is Obama supposed to pretend that she didn't support NAFTA? Is he supposed to give her credit for service she won't even make a matter of public record until after 2009? Is he supposed to grovel for approval from her when she tosses out "xerox" statements that someone probably wrote for her (sorry, much more apt criticism for the woman whose lifted every aspect of her campaign from the working strategies of others)? No; and his willingness to not drag out her anti union record (which the press helped bury hours after that story broke) and to not hammer her in the debates about her unwillingness to release the records of her service or dwell on the scandals of her past have shown his innate chivalry and commitment to changing the country's expectations with regard to the people they elect to lead them.

We tend to remember the Clinton name with fondness for better times in this country, but let's not forget that while their may not be "anything new" for her opponents to dig up; there certainly was plenty of old stuff that failed to paint her or Bill in a kinder light. Someone less chivalrous might might remind people of that or question her legislative record, and ask her why, historically speaking, she has trouble winning support for the bills she proposes, or ask her why she's charging her own campaign interest on the loan she offered them to keep them afloat. Someone less kind would call her out on her manipulation of her more "feminine" moments and the timing of her vicious attacks as they seem bullyish and more hit and run than direct challenges that a courageous player would make face to face with an opportunity to settle the matter before a crowd who can see the matter through before they vote.

Hillary has been blessed with every advantage, and Barack has had to work hard everyday to achieve the success he currently enjoying. She would show more grace and strength and forward the cause of women more effectively by comporting herself with more dignity than her childish antics offer now with every quack of her campaign.

James   February 25th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Wow Wolfson…how can he even say this with a straight face?

Clinton is even seen as a divisive, polarizing figure outside of Democratic cricles. Now, over half of the Democratic party sees her this way as well. Clinton supporters may dislike Obama's rhetoric, and chide the press for favoring him over Clinton, but I honestly don't see how Obama's campaign has resorted to the same base tactics. Yes, there have been some cheap shots from the Obama camp, as is to be expected in any campaign. But it seems like the Clintons have hit rock bottom in front of all of our eyes. Think about Bill's comments in South Carolina, I never heard anything like that come from Obama. And about the health care? It was HILLARY who was deriding Obama's plan during all the debates! Does Wolfson think we're all suffering from some bizarre amnesia?

nmetzker   February 25th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

It seems to me that Clinton is generally the one who initiates the negativity. Obama's negative statements almost always come in defense of negative Clinton statements. So, I think it is true that Clinton brings the negativity to the campaign, which is why it is reported that way. Also, Barack's statements often are backed up with evidence and facts, whereas Hillary and her people tend to make demonstrably false claims.

I generally feel really disgusted with the Clinton people, which is one reason I voted for Obama in the New York primary.

changing times   February 25th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

CNN & all other media are in the business of selling information and more accurately sensational information. Obama is a sensation.

First he's a fresh voice and fresh face, he's packing rallies, running extraordinarily effective campaign and garnishing important endorsements. This my friends sell coverage. If HIllary was being as effective in her campaign then she would not only get the positive media coverage but she would also get the votes!

The truth will set you free!   February 25th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Poor Shrillary is finally getting a taste of how unfair and ugly the right wing media (Drive By Media) treats Republicans/conservatives.

Vote Hillary as the White House needs it's furniture back.

JT   February 25th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

I feel that CNN has been fair in the reporting on the presidential candidates. Naturally, each camp will feel that their camp is being attacked.

Obviously, Hillary's camp is not watching the same CNN that I am watching. Some of the commentators are also harsh with Obama.

Hillary keeps changing faces and one never knows what personality will show up.

I don't know if — one day, she is happy or — the next second, she is ready to start war with a country because they made her angry and put out nation at risk.

Her outburst is outragious. I never would have known about her flyers if she hadn't brought the attention to the world. She makes wrong hasty decision.

How can she be ready for day 1? She has had trouble with her camp's finances and choice of leaders. If she can't handle her camp, how can she handle the country?

She keeps making bad judgments.

Ava   February 25th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Awe, poor poor Hillary! yeh….riiight! No sympathy vote here. Your only upset because it back fired, same as all of your attacks they back fire. No one to blame but yourself.

David E   February 25th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

AGREED! The mainstream media IS giving Obama a complete FREE RIDE while continuing negative coverage on Sen. Clinton JUST as they did with Al Gore in 2000.

Tony   February 25th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

The die has been cast. Our people hunger for change. A change from the divisive politics that have run DC for years. Hillary is part of that status quo…it's time for new politics after years of ole mas. Nothing can be achieved if there is division. She can't defeat an idea whose time has come. As Dr. Lawerence Peter wrote in his book the peters principle "……some peole rise to their level of incompetence": She is a good Senator but will make a bad President.. Obama is like the bibical reading"…and a child shall lead them". Out with the old, in with the new. Just listen to Hillary's bipolar behavior lately…one minute grace under fire, next a bull in a china's shop and yet again, an aging actress spitting venom. Again, out with the old and in with the new. After old mas is new politics.

Ande from KC   February 25th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

"Shame On You"! Mr. Wolfson

Nothing good will ever come out of your campaign as long as you resort to such tactics.

Cecelia   February 25th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Ms. Clinton you was born with a spoon in your mouth of course she would not know what hope felt like or the meaning behind it. When you mocked Obama you mocked his supporters because that is what keep us going outside of our ambitions to make it to the next day.

I say this whatever Bill supported she supported because she supported him. How can you stand by someone that does harm to a nation. It's insanity, I guess if Bill jump off a bridge she will to because its for better or for worst.
Sounds like another Bonnie & CLyde

Robert & Isabel Martin   February 25th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

I agree that the Media is very very unfair the way they have been treating Hillary Clinton.
It is like Obama can do no wrong(especially that he has ALWAYS been the first one to start the negative comments about Hillary.
We have been listening very closely to what he has been saying and found that he has said two differnent comments about the same subject. He talks out of both sides of his mouth.
Very disturbing.
He is a dreamer and NOT realistic at all. His head is in the clouds.
He is a great speach maker but that is it. No substance just unrealistic talk.

Jason   February 25th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

In a Times poll, it says among presidential candidates, Clinton gets 25% of the media coverage and Obama gets 16%.
Just saying.

Veterans Mom   February 25th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Hillary voted to invade Iraq…anyone with half a brain could see that the information presented not enough to invade a country. This woman will say different things to different people at different times…she changes like the weather. I recently watched a documentary about a badly wounded Iraq Veteran that was requesting help and answers…when he went to Hillary's office he was swiftly shown the door and no one would talk to him. When he went to Obama's office…although Obama wasn't there the people there sat down with him and heard him out.. When Obama was in our state he was reaching out to the Veterans and listening to their concerns…not Hillary. This man truely cares about us and we need him to be our President…Hillary is a nasty person that will stoop and anything to try to get what she wants.

me   February 25th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Please TEXAS, OHIO
VOTE CLINTON!!

Patrick   February 25th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

For the people who can't see with with their own eyes, let me see if I might help open them. There are so many negative comments of the Clinton campaign by many here on this posting site. If you believe this is such a dastardly thing then why are you doing the same to her here ,by yourselves. Does Mr. Obama have some kind of an exception to this, because all I see from his campaign is lashing out, negative comments to whomever makes one towards him. Look out Mrs.Obama ,if you don't choose your words carefully you will be next on Mr. Obamas list of negitive people. And, by the way I will choose experience over sarcasm any day. By some chance Mr.Obama gets this nomination, I will be the first person in line to vote for Mr. McCain
Look at the facts:::VOTE HILLARY— or VOTE McCain in November

In the Middle   February 25th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I'm afraid the campaigns of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have reached of point of no return the democratic party. I think whomever the nominee is we need to rally behind them. The senators are carbon copies of each other on policies. What we're running into now is style versus experience.

This is politics folks. People are going to get their position out there no matter what. Hillary's back is against the wall and she's coming out swinging. Each campaign is going to nick-pick each other to death. Meanwhile, John McCain is solidifying his base and the republicans once again are rallying behind their candidate. As much fighting that's going on with the dems it's going to be McCain taking the oath of office in '09.

Wade   February 25th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Okay, I'm normally try to talk about us all working together, but enough is enough…..

Clinton Supporters really need to take a look at this and really stop crying foul play…..

The flyers related a lot of truth about the Clinton policy issues concerning those things…..before you say I don't know what I'm talking about go and read up on it. Also what about the Clinton flyer about Obama's Healthcare plan in WI?

Secondly, The Clinton's have taken personal attacks on Obama this whole campaign season after Iowa. Pres. Clinton made racial references and even called Obama a "Fairy Tale." That's a personal attack.

The news has been fair and weighted. Clinton supporters never said unfair until Clinton was down.

I've always said that the say anything do anything tactics and change your campaign slogan has been a big thing that's happened with the Clinton's this year.

I still think that Hillary would make a great President. I also support Barack Obama for President of the United States. I will vote for either, but the support of Hillary is wavering lately as her campaign continues to dis-service her and is playing hypocritical politics.

Hillary Supporters, stop the whining it just continues to make her look bad. You guys are the reason why so many people are actually turned off by her. Your senseless attacks on Obama and your futile arguments in support of a failed campaign doesn't help her. You shouldn't engage in divisive politics it's bad.

Support, but don't hate on the other guy. We are the Democratic Party.

Wake up people

Ken   February 25th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I am so angry with the one-sided media coverage for the first time in my adult life I am not going to vote if my choice is Mccain or Obama. So keep it up and you will end-up with Mccain in the Whitehouse. That is what all you Obama freaks deserve.

idahosa, Canada   February 25th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

as an obama supporter, i would be ashamed and angry if his campaign would put any blame on the press for anything. having followed this political process closely from the very beginning, i would say that the media has tried in all ways to be objective and impartial in their coverage.

hillary in all fairness has attracted most of the negative remarks she has gotten by herself. after all the recommendation she got from her closing remarks during the texas debate, she came out some days later to blow it all up. to this very moment, each time i see the clip of her tantrum i get goose bumps. if that was a tactical move, then she really needs to tidy up her campaign team and get some more positive minded people into her campaign.

obama '08

Susan Weinstein   February 25th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I completely agree. The way that Senator Clinton is depicted is different from the way Senator Obama is depicted. Obama is running a negative campaign, not Clinton. The press is weighing and deciding for us - fairness in reporting, please!

Texan for Obama   February 25th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Texas for Obama Texas for Obama Texas for Obama Texas for Obama Texas for Obama

Also, Ohio for Obama

Evan   February 25th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Keep going CNN. It's funny how now that Clinton is losing, all of her supporters, and herself, are blaming the media, including CNN, of being bias and costing her campaign the nomination. First her excuse for not crushing Obama was that she could not win caucuses. Next her excuse was that the southern states had more blacks and she couldn't win blacks. Next her excuse was that Obama was running "tatics out of Karl Rove's playbook" (she doesn't of course, she's the angel of the campaign. By the way if you couldn't tell, I was joking.) Now its the media hates her. What next, the only thing left to blame is the aliens. By the way Clinton supporters, remember when she was crushing Obama early in the campaign. Now Obama has won more states and more popular vote. Give credit where credit's due.

Erin   February 25th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Shame on Hillary - she has run the most disgusting campaign I have ever seen and has the gall to whine when it is coming back to bite her. She does want to attack wages to support her health care that I personally do not want and she did support NAFTA when Billyboy was pushing for it. These are facts - not lies. Take a look at how distorted she has made the picture of him in Kenya. She would make a terrible President. I am proud to be part of the college educated base that is supporting Barack Obama.

Mad as Hell and not going to take it anymore   February 25th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I'm so sick of the slant from the MSM. Say what you want but it's been Obama the golden, do no wrong boy. Something negative comes out of Obama well that's the truth, let's not talk about the fact that they're really lies. Clinton fights back, oh she should just give up, it's all over.

Please MSM get off of the campaign trail and start reporting the truth, before we turn the tv's off and the money stops rolling in.

Stamford   February 25th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

I have come to seriously question the press in this election and the amount of coverage the analysts get vs covering the issues. Who are these talking heads anyway. Why are they so qualified to speak to the issues? What have they done themselves.

Lets give them the same scrutiny they are giving the Clintons and McCain.

I for one have stopped listening and are reading the candidates positions.

Lets see if you post this CNN.

Mell.V   February 25th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

This is one in the list of Hillarys failures.More and more she shows that she is not capable to be president of our great country. She stayed with hers cheating husband, what that says to you?!!
Go Obama Go and America show now to the whole world how great country we are! Change!

mike   February 25th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

I've been confused about a couple of issues that perhaps one of the Clinton supporters can shed some light on:

1) Why is she a senator from NY? Her husband was governor of Arkansas, and she lived in DC from 92-00, so why NY? When did she actually live in NY prior to becoming a senator "from" NY?

2) What exactly did either Clinton ever do for minorities that makes them such a "friend" to either Latinos or African-Americans? She touts her work in TX signing up Latino voters in 72, but that was in support of a caucasian candidate, so what about that deserves merit?

3) Why is it a de-facto premise that we need health care reform? It seems to me that she created a non-issue upon which to run. Sure, we need lower costs, but if there were an American entitlement to own a car, we'd all be driving Yugos - as can be seen with the British socialized health care system.

Perhaps one of the bloggers who are so knowledgeable and certain that Ms. Clinton's the right choice will answer - I promise to listen and will change my mind-set from negative to positive about her if anyone can provide credible answers to the above questions.

Thank you.

Sean B   February 25th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

m not shocked… Thats what a despeate campain does, blame everyone and every thing but yourselves. It's Obama's fault that you didn't think he would last this long so you went spend crazy with your campain money too early and now your forced to stoop lower and lower to try and win some votes … Give me a break HRC.

meaningless sd voter   February 25th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Hillary says Barack won't stand up to the negative stuff that Republicans will throw at him in the general election, when it's now obvious she, herself, can't even take the minute negative things she has taken. Attacking the media won't gain her anything from CNN anyway. The Clintons seem to be falling apart.

Travis   February 25th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Clinton has more excuses than solutions.

Jen, Gainesville   February 25th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

The Clinton campaign should calm down. The Obama campaign had an ad saying that Hillary "will say anything, but change nothing" to only respond to Hillary's negative ad about Obama's Regan remarks in SC. The Clinton campaign ran that negative ad, distorting Obama's words even after the media corrected the Clintons numerous times and after Obama defended himself in the debate on the previous night. The Clintons should just go away. The American people are sick of the Karl Rove's politics practiced by the Clintons.

Nancy   February 25th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Hurts to hear the truth doesn't it? Clinton can be as negative as she wants, but can't take it when it comes back at her. The more she keeps losing to Obama, the nastier she gets.

Joshua   February 25th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

This spin doctor is full of utter bunk. Oh… poor Hillary isn't being treated fair? Is her campaign honestly saying that she didn't support nafta? She doesn't want to make health care manadatory? Um… She's outraged because its true and she's up the creek now. If calling someone inexperienced, unprepared (on day one), and full of hype/ hope mongering, isn't a personal attack, then what is? Oh and btw… everytime hillary would accuse Obama of nonsense like perjury, he responded with tact. Instead, she starts ranting like someone stole her wallet.

Adam   February 25th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

FINALLY! CNN has the guts to print something about its own pro-Obama leanings and uneven coverage - not that it's gone unnoticed by some of us.

Joyce Jones   February 25th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

I agree , the news media is not doing their job reporting the news — they express their own opinions and try to tell us what we should think etc. after a Presidential debate I don`t need a group of newsmen trying to interpret what I heard with my own ears. Do you think we are stupid? Some of you seem to enjoy trying to rip the candidates to shreds — especially a woman. You do not treat Obama the same because you don`t want to appear racial — it might get you fired. I am ashamed of some of you and I wish News People were not allowed to express their own political opinions.

Brandon   February 25th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Where's his American flag lapel pin?

Sheila, NH   February 25th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Hillary is hillarious! The first woman to have a serious shot at the presidency and she's going off the deep end. Let's see "I'm honored to be here with Barack Obama", then "Shame on you, Barack Obama". Which Hillary are we going to see next?

She is losing it, right in front of our eyes-. Take a chill pill.

I will never vote for anyone who says "This is serious", as if all of the Obama supporters are just whacko crazy. As we've seen in the news recently, when things don't go her way, she's the crazy one.

She wants to be taken seriously, but she can't handle the truth (taken from "A Few Good Men"). Wake up Hillary, Barack is giving you a run for your flimsy campaign rhetoric and you can't handle it.

Obama 08

Clinton 0-never

P.S. Hillary–I am "getting real", by voting for Barack Obama, and I can't wait.

Warren   February 25th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Hillary turn over your taxes. What are you hiding? How much interest you charge yourself when you loaned yourself 5 million dollars and took it back in a week? Nice 1 week income from your supporters!Your supporters paying for a long vacation for you and Bill?

dmdnormanok   February 25th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

the media being biased . . .what a revelation. . . Obama 2008!

Tina ny, ny   February 25th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

CNN is total in tank for Obama

rb   February 25th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

there is no doubt that OBAMA running negative compaign. CHANGE itself is negative toward the POLICY of BUSH. it's like somebody else making a MISTAKE and you are exploiting it for your GAIN. I am sure BUSH's POLICY is wrong, but that doesn't mean you go out CRITICIZE it for your advantage. you have to promote yourself & your achievements, but OBAMA has nothing to offer so he is using CHANGE MANTRA.

there is no doubt that MEDIA IS BIASED. if obama talked out CLINTON than its that he is point it out. but if CLINTON talked out obama than its she is criticizing. OBAMA's campaigne is like IF ANYBODY HAS A EXPERIENCE THAN IT IS BAD.

jp/michigan   February 25th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Is CNN owned by Time Warner? Because Time Warner gave a huge donation to the Obama campaign. Maybe that's why they favor Obama.

David   February 25th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Wolfson must be practising a stand-up routine. He may need it soon enough as a future career path. If Hilary can't pick people to manage a winning campaign after starting with a 30 point lead, how can she possibly manage the presidency?

Michael   February 25th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Change for the better or for worse? Bush presented change too. I'm sorry, But Clinton is a sure thing. Obama is a big dice roll.
I'm glad she's calling out the media for their extremely obvious bias.

NIna J   February 25th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Get used to it because she is a SHE.

Alice   February 25th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

Oh, poor Scott - guess you can't read

Obama sends out negative mailings and emails that were probably written by one of his staffers, since he seems to have difficulty coming up with an original thought by himself - he is just a xerox of better people - he imitates the walk, the talk, the cadence (but he looks like a fool when he tries to dance)

LOL - he gets caught on video and on camera and calls it "an attack" - and I have to wonder why? Is he ASHAMED and OUTRAGED to be caught on camera in Muslim garb? Why is that?

I personally intend to have my own bumper sticker made up if that foolish man gets the Democratic nod

It will read "Don't blame me - blame CNN. The MEDIA elected THIS fool"

Pat   February 25th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

CNN and media in general has been very very biased against Hillary this election cycle. I am a Republican and not big fan of Clintons or Democrats in general but seriously media has been way too negative on Hillary. My friends call me too harsh on Democrats but CNN and in particluar Gloria Broger and John Roberts has been totally ridiculous in attacking Hillary. Half the time I cannot even understand Gloria's point, because she is just focused on slamming Clinton. Please CNN don't decide the election for American people. Don't abuse your power.

Jim V - Vancouver, BC Canada   February 25th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

I almost feel sorry for Hillary team. Sad attempts now, really sad.

P. Ann   February 25th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Mr. Wolfson appears to be as desparate as Senator Clinton. Let me be frank…I initially supported Senator in her bid for the Democratic nominee but repeatedly cringed at her style, tactics and manipulation of the facts to best champion her win. The last straw for me came in January when she threatened to go to the courts to get the delegates from Florida and Michigan after all the Democratic candidates agreed to abide by the rules of the party. Shame on you, Hillary!
Obama calmly disputing the facts as needed without tearing her down. Her attacks are below the belt, and below the standard of a true leader. I planned on voing for her…now I'm totally turned off. We dont need "scorch the earth" or "beat the brains out" style she is known for….not to mention changing the rules of the game to suit her. ENOUGH!

Jeff, Huntington Beach, CA   February 25th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Hillary and her team have become a cruel joke. Enough with these small people already…

Romy   February 25th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Does anyone knows which Hillary is going to be on the debate tomorrow? I could not keep up with all Hillarys this days…soooooooooooooooo many faces

Daniel   February 25th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

HAHA, someone said Obama was losing steam? Like the kind of steam that it takes to win 11 contests in a row? Like the steam that says that Texas is a dead heat when two weeks ago hillary had a double digit lead? Like the kind of steam that said that no one could compete against her? This is why educated people vote overwhelmingly Obama, they are smart. All the hillary supporters have had trouble putting sentences together in the comment section.

Karen   February 25th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Hey Dale - I don't think it was Hillary who had relations with Monica Lewinsky, so why would you even bring her up? Really digging deep there aren't ya buddy? How Obama in his taliban headdress - turning away from the American flag and being raised muslim and atheist? How's that for digging low?

j larry   February 25th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

DEAR BILLARY,
PLEASE PLEASE LEAVE US ALONE. YOU HAD YOUR TIME. NOW YOU WANT TO WRECK THE PARTY WITH YOUR VENOM, JEALOUSY, AND PATHETIC ATTEMPT TO MANAGE A PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.

SOME LEADER YOU ARE. YOU ARE AN INSECURE, SAD WOMAN.</