February 26, 2008
Posted: 08:30 AM ET
CNN

Watch Ellen drop in on Clinton's fundraiser Tuesday.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres made a surprise appearance by video uplink at a Hillary Clinton rally on Monday evening, energizing the young audience and tossing Clinton a few inside-the-beltway questions she might get on a Sunday morning talk show.

Clinton took several questions from DeGeneres, who led off by jokingly asking Clinton if she would consider banning glitter. Then the comedian put on a straight face and turned to the presidential horserace.

“As we all know,” Degeneres noted, “Obama has now won 11 states in a row. What needs to happen to change the momentum?”

Clinton was ready with an answer about her now well-known comeback plan, but she accidentally swapped out one state for another that must also be on her brain: “Well, we’re going to win Ohio and Michigan!”

After ten seconds of applause and smiles, she let the crowd know that her strategy hadn’t taken a suddenly bizarre turn.

“Wait a minute, Ohio and Texas,” she shouted. “We already won Michigan."

Degeneres also asked Clinton if she is “being given a harder time” because she is a woman (the question got a loud cheer from the mostly female audience at George Washington University).

“I think that it's my opportunity to make my case the best I can,” Clinton said with a smile, while offering a standard line that she is up to whatever challenges the White House may hold.

Clinton was introduced at the event, a “low dollar fundraiser," by Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, who told the college students that “we won’t need to win in Pennsylvania” in April if Clinton pulls off victories in Ohio and Texas next week.

Rendell attempted to contradict the prevailing wisdom that Barack Obama has a lock on the youth vote. He told the crowd that “the young people of America don’t belong to any one candidate."

– CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


Concerned Voter   February 26th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Dear WARD…we don't need a cult, we need a president. I will not succumb to a cult, you shouldn't either. This how politicians can manipulate the public. Stay objective and look at the facts. When you do that, Obama doesn't look all that good.

Jimmy   February 26th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Hillary will pull off the win in both Texas and Ohio. Why because Americans hate to be dictated to or manipulated by anyone. When they figure it out the surge will be resounding. CNN & MSNBC youguys are the Emporer and you no longer have clothes. We got it. The sadest thing here is that I found that the far left and the far right have somthing in common. Arigants in their posistion and the unwillingness to get past the hype of their posistion inorder to fing the TRUTH!!! Shame on you folks. for years I thought it was just the Rushbots, but you Obamabots are just as blind.

Peace man!!!

Michael   February 26th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Hillary it is time to finally accept the fact that your now doing more harm than good to the Democratic Party, think of them instead of yourself if you can. Your old man, Slick Willie had his fun in the White House, now its time for you both to pack up and head back home to Arkansas. You both can conduct tours of Wille's library. That's the best way to spend the rest of your lives, out of Washington and back to your old stomping grounds….cya…and all the best in your retirements.

WARD   February 26th, 2008 11:36 am ET

this is just Hillary tring everything to win I believe its a bit to late I mean Hillary sealed her fate 11 loses ago not to add ellen at times don't know what to say out of her mouth which in the end only hurts Hillary and makes obama look that much better!!!!!!! Go Obama and just for the record if supporting Obama is part of CULT!!!!!!!?? I am part of the CULT for CHANGE!!!!!!!!!!!!

TXNS for Hillary   February 26th, 2008 11:34 am ET

People are getting tired of hearing speeches about HOPE and CHANGE. Can you talk about something else Mr. Obama?? Your plans??? Oprah didn't help much in California did she?

Go Hillary!!!

NickNas   February 26th, 2008 11:33 am ET

I think Ellen is a funnny gal but a mover of political opinion??? Even SHE doesn't think that much of herself. This MIGHT get Hillary 3 or 4 votes.

Richard Rodriguez Rivera   February 26th, 2008 11:32 am ET

snakebaby, keep talking, ' the more you talk the more you will be convincing yourself of the Obama fact. Whe you say that the strategy may be showing something, Maybe a little, it means that your are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel but do not want to admit it to yourself. Like I said keep looking, you will at the end see it.

Travis   February 26th, 2008 11:31 am ET

"Ellen is no Oprah" ?
Who cares what Oprah thinks… What you should care about is what OBAMA thinks……
But no, you listen to what endorsements say

chris   February 26th, 2008 11:31 am ET

and id like to say thanks to cnn for being realy fair about how they moderate their post i just cant understand why if i write things about the republicans in defense to all these demecratic wakkos that are putting post on here that they seem to wait to moderate it untill the story is gone thanks alot cnn fair and balanced right

Big R.   February 26th, 2008 11:28 am ET

People ought to realize by now that it's time for change and that change is Barack Obama, the first African-American President that's able to love the people that hate him, talk about him, and run him down. HE'S GOT TO BE GOD'S MAN!!!!

OBAMA '08

AJ, IL   February 26th, 2008 11:28 am ET

Ellen who? Having Ellen as potential surrogate has pros and cons, sort of like Bill Clinton.

Danielson   February 26th, 2008 11:27 am ET

Let's compare today's endorsements:

Obama: Respected Senator Chris Dodd.

An old guard Democrat open to new ways of thinking…in fact, he was a candidate for President early on in this election.

Clinton: A daytime talk show host.

Don't get all mad…I truly DIG Ellen (and for you longtime viewers…she had a great conversation with Barack about six or seven weeks ago…that's where "Barack dancing" clip comes from)…I just question the TIMING of it all.

On her show so many weeks ago, Barack spoke eloquently with her about his positive stance on civil unions and equal rights for gays…Ellen admitted then she wasn't much into politics….but the point is…Barack was there long before it became politically necessary to push for an endorsement…and he didn't ask for one upon the occasion of their first meeting

We're at crunch time in this primary…and Hillary's getting endorsements that would have served her far better 2 months ago. Makes you wonder about how desperate this campaign really has become.

Nicole   February 26th, 2008 11:26 am ET

I think Ellen endorsing Sen. Clinton is not that important! Ellen has Oprah to thank for her success. Oprah is one woman who has provided avenues for women in the talk show world. Ellen simply doesn't float my boat or arouses my intellect, and her asking about Oprah is just another distastful tactic that Sen. Clinton campaign has been partaking in alot lately. I am very impress with Oprah, Sen. Obama, and his wife Michelle Obama. Because of their character, intelligence, and power, each of them has experience struggles while overcoming obstacles in their lives.

I am so tired of hearing about how Sen. Clinton is ready day one, or how Sen. Obama does not have experience. President Clinton did not have experience, but he won his presidency by giving Americans hope. We are now looking to Sen. Obama for that hope and ability to dream again. I believe the problem that Clinton supporters have with Obama supporters simply comes down to this. The Clintons cannot use the tactics they once used to reach American, so they tried to paint us as delusional.

Sen. Clinton, should get out gracefully, and allow our party to unite behind Sen. Barack Obama; so we can defeat Sen. McCain in November election and win the Whitehouse once again. National polls and the Republican Party have each declared Republicans have a much better chance of winning the Presidency against Sen. Clinton than running against Sen. Obama. If the republicans can see this then why can’t Sen. Clinton’s campaign not see this.

Our Country desires something new and innovative, for me and millions of other Americans that is SENATOR BARACK OBAMA as our NEXT PRESIDENT and his amazing wife, MICHELLE OBAMA for our NEW FIRST LADY!

USMC Veteran   February 26th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Why do Hillary supporters keep trying to bring in race,bias media etc? Hold on tight and good luck hanging by your threads. Your candidate has lost the majority of states. America is speaking and its not for Hillary. CNN can't make people vote so stop with the crying about it.

Richard Rodriguez Rivera   February 26th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Sara, that is exactly whet they are doing, thinking of tomorrow not like you thinking of yesteday, you have no clue of the big changes taking place in US. politics, for your timing expressions you are in past gear or in reverse, shift forward and drive to the future, wakeup, Barack Obama is the only choice to bring around change in Washington and the world. Hillary is a portrait of the perennial past, she has no sights towards the future. Move on, turn the page. Barack Obama, is the next chapter, ride on, ride on.

whatever   February 26th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Obama had the neve to go to the funeral of those students shot at NIU after campaigning in Idaho that he waould not take away the guns of people who wants them. This guy is about as different as identical twins. Look at history when people were mesmorized by someone at the expense of common sense. Look at 2000.

CO, MO.   February 26th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Many in this country have lost, they follow the media and the wave without thinking. Obama started the attacks on Hillary, he even went to the press to tell them he will start attack her and he did. am surprise that anytime Hillary talk about the diffrent between herself and Obama, you guys called it attack, but when Obama called her liar, do anything to win, even call her murderer (he said she contributed to the killing of former Pakistan PM) you guys called it take on. Whatever you guys do, remember bush got to power through the press, now you can see the country how is going.

Vote wisely, see you in 2012

aaron, minneapolis mn   February 26th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Already won Michigan??? Edwards and Obama wasn't even on the ballot. They followed the rules unlike cheating Hillary. And undecided scored over 20% against her. She's a trip that's for sure. After TX and OH it'll be all over for her.

Sal in Phoenix   February 26th, 2008 11:23 am ET

Too bad the media downplays Obama's downside's but jumps on Hillary every chance they get & put their own spin on things. When are they going to investigate his background? Probably when it's too late. Probably during his campaign against McCain, and when everything comes out, the Republicans will control the white house again and George Bush's policies will remain in tact.

Jack K.   February 26th, 2008 11:23 am ET

Ellen…??? A great politcal analyst if I've ever seen one.

I guess since Obama has white men, youth, blacks, hispanics, most of the "old guard"– the only support that HRC can count on now are gay woman 35-55 and of course her own family.

Geoffwjr   February 26th, 2008 11:22 am ET

Hillary is an old , run down politician who thinks she is owed the White House and how dare someone like Obama oppose her, I was for her in the begining but she is very devisive, go Obama go! the country would be better for it.

Let us not forget it was her responsibility to check out all of the facts before she voted for the war that was a mistake, she could have put in legislation just to go to Afghanistan but she help to give the DUMMY all of the authority go to Iraq to clean up his fathers legacy.

What did she also do with NAFTA she stood on her soap box and supported it in the press I don't want to hear what she supports now like a Monday morning quarterback, she needs to be correct on issues like these.

She is also so polarizing and resented that nothing won't get done she will be crying or yelling or both at the same time when she doesn't get her way.

On foreign policy she is so bull headed she won't even start out to talk to our enemies, she will be just like George Bush II.. She needs to realize she needs to put a hand out and it starts with talking , the worse that can happen is that they will say no and if our enemy starts something then it can't be said we didn't try by diplomacy fist.

Also, if Mccain won more and more people will die and he is now trying to backtrack on the war for 100 years too late we already know, he is just trying to get elected,hang out with your Lobbyist friends.

Go ObaMA Go!

Dee   February 26th, 2008 11:22 am ET

"Unfortunately it appears that racism still exists today, but it is African-Americans that are doing the majority of it. This country has laughed at and mocked and said almost anything imaginable about the caucasian male, but that is always overlooked. It is widely thought by the majority of African-Americans that it is impossible to discriminate against the caucasian race, but unfortunately it happens constantly". This comment was posted earlier by "The Truth". As an African-Amercian this is insulting on several levels the least of which is the implication that I'd vote for Barack Obama is because his black. If I thought a six-legged monkey could silence ignorant comments like that, I'd vote for it.

Canadian neighbour   February 26th, 2008 11:22 am ET

I recall the electrifying speech Barak Obama gave in 2004 to support the chosen Democratic candidate John Kerry at the Democratic convention. I do not recall any complaints about the man being asked to speeak.

His name as it was then, is the same today. Now, I marvel at the latent messages being given about his name , that he is a closet muslim, that he does not cover his left breast at the playing of the national anthem, and most reprehensible of all, the picture of Mr Obama dressed in the traditional attire of his father's land of birth.
Is it desperation from the Clinton camp or is there someone, group or organization, trying to play on the minds of the people?.

What's next, an Obama sex scandal? Now that would be a WMD(weapon of major desperation). Then again………well,you finish the sentence.

Dave, TX   February 26th, 2008 11:22 am ET

Ellen!?!?! big deal.
sorry, Hillary, the wheels are flying off now. you seem so desperate it is almost sad to watch. oh, right, it's the medias fault, though. like everyone is supposed to believe just because SNL has a skit it is truth. you want truth? NBC- owned by elites (General Electric) that thought they had this election sewn up with Clintons in their back pocket. the people had a different idea and now they are mad. meanwhile, Hillary's campaign is inept and losing money. so whose fault is that?

Cosmic Comedy Queen - Hillary is the Change!   February 26th, 2008 11:20 am ET

Hillary is a winner. Winners never quit and quitters never win. Thanks Ellen.

Hill in 2008 - 2012

IPRICAN   February 26th, 2008 11:20 am ET

SHE CAN TALK OF HER TREATMRNT OF DOGS AND CRY WITH SEN CLINTON. THAT SHOULD HER ALOT. WHAT NEXT!! YES WE CAN!!

John Karsten   February 26th, 2008 11:19 am ET

I have seen just about every PRO HRC comment come from women. As an Obama supporter I have been called a women hater, a member of a cult, stupid, vile, and a whole slew of other things. Well, I am just a normal guy who has done his OWN research, and found Obama to be the better person. Not really better, but more of what the country needs right now logic. I am down for a woman POTUS, just not Hill. SHe had her turn. 35 years of her turn. The real reason I am voting for Obama, is that Washington has yet to "buy" him and his votes. They have no clue who this guy is and are scared poop-poopless. Even the Media people are confused why people vote for Barrack. This is my way of revolting again my Goverement, send in a REAL person, and NOT one of their OWN (35 years right). I am tried of how this Goverement operates. Always taking….ALWAYS. I just want to be left alone, but that will not happen with the QUEEN, she will tell me to get this, go do that, garnish my paycheck because I don't feel like a politican has to tell me what to do. I am PISSED at this Goverement and that is why I am voting for OBAMA and NEVER for the QUEEN.

Denver   February 26th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Poor Ellen !!

She's been brainwashed !

Jane, Maryland   February 26th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Ellen invited Sen Obama to her show.
Clinton had to invite Ellen to her campaign

Some people are leaders while others are followers, Period.

Jazz   February 26th, 2008 11:16 am ET

The understanding that Clinton and Obama believe they can lead this country was confirmed with their courage to run. My challenge as an independent registered voter is to sit back and allow the right & left wing parties choose their party candidate. My chance won’t come until the general election when I will chose from the spoils. This country has endured the decisions of strong male leaders.…In fact, their decisions have engaged us in a great civil wars. It’s time for leadership with a conscience. Clinton moves me as that kind of leader.

Ken   February 26th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Most people know that Hillary Clinton is the most qualified candidate.Unfortunately the media is pushing Obama to the White House.

Hillary has good plans on issues that affect so many Americans.

Obama lacks substance and can only preach phrases like " yes we can". Obama is a joke and the joke will someday be on him and his naive supporters.

Go Hillary!

Trafduol   February 26th, 2008 11:16 am ET

The fun thing to watch about the Democratic primary is how for the first time, because they have an AA and a woman in a tough battle, they have to blatantly fight and divide the fringe constituencies that the party always can take for granted. Now the muff divers have to decide if race trumps gender, or who is the most perverted on the "alternate lifestyle" scale. Oh well, the Navy fighter jock isn't going to get any of them anyway.

Richard Rodriguez Rivera   February 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Besides she is acting like a spoiled child, if she don't get it her way she goes on a fit. She is once proud to be besides Obama, the next time………..shame on you Obama. She calls out to her oponent to a like OK Corral, or a High Noon, type of shootout. Next she calls Ellen, as her firefighter 'cause it is to hot for her to handle, and she goes like, please, Ellen, please put this fire out for me, help me please, I can't do it by myself.

Ashley   February 26th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Since when is asking questions an endorsement people!?!

There was nothing said about Ellen endorsing Hillary! I would love to ask Hill some questions of my own, but that would be FAR from me endorsing her!!!

Grasping at straws!!

What I love about this is that the Hillary supporters are on another thread saying that Dodd's endorsement doesn't matter, but here they are falling all over themselves just because Ellen asked Hill a few questions…

Spin, spin, spin…..

JA Cook   February 26th, 2008 11:14 am ET

“We already won Michigan."

No Hillary, you did not!

I'm a registered Michigan Democrat and many of my friends and neighbors did not participate in the Michigan primary since You and Dennis Kocinich were the only ones on the ballot.

You did not win. You failed to remove your name as you had previously agreed to do.

Nick   February 26th, 2008 11:12 am ET

I wonder if Hillary would ask her over to spend the night in the White House? That should get her some press for sure. The way Hillary looks these days I think that she will be needing a change in the near future and Hellen may be just the one to give it to her. You go girl.

Jack   February 26th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Ellen is no Oprah, but it does show that even national figures are rallying around Hillary b/c she's not a guessing game or a 4-year trial.

trading wine for beer   February 26th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Ellen makes people laugh. Oprah makes people cry.

Diane   February 26th, 2008 11:09 am ET

I am a long-time liberal, I've seen a lot of elections but this is, by far, the most depressing. I've never seen a press so biased, no vengeful, so completely incapable of just reporting the news instead of trying to spin it to promote their own politics. My husband and I were Edwards supporters but moved to Clinton, primarily because of her intelligence and experience but secondly because the media was so blatantly brutal to her. We used to live on MSNBC — now we never watch it. She is no Satan and Obama is no god though Chris Matthews and his sycophants have shoveled that line for months now. I've heard this "peace, love and unity" stuff since the 60s. It's nothing new and it's certainly not about change or the future. It's 40 years old. It didn't work then and given the escalating divisivenesses of this country, it sure as hell isn't going to work now. When Obama has to face the real world instead of one in which everyone is cooing over him, he's going to be in for a rude awakening.

yeah Hillary   February 26th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Hey, Maria,
Obama ain't a breah of fresh air; he's all hot air

Earl   February 26th, 2008 11:07 am ET

I love how you Clinton supporters believe that anyone who likes Obama is delusional.

Somehow Clinton supporters are superior thinkers, while the rest are lemmings that would follow Obama of a cliff.

It reminds me of the statistic that 80% of drivers believe they are above average.

Ben   February 26th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Michigan? I was wondering when she would start pulling that angle. It just shows she would do anything to win, even if it means tearing down the base of the Democratic Party. Michigan isn't hers to claim, both Obama and her agreed to not run in that state. But when the chips are down she will do anything. Sounds like Bush/Gore in 2000 and it's Florida all over again! I think Hillary has lost this bid; all she had to do is play it straight and build her case against John McCain. Better luck next time Senator.

Ben

Jane   February 26th, 2008 11:06 am ET

I hope Michelle Obama keeps talking. I don't want our first lady to be someone who, in her forties and having been given every opportunity is only now proud of her country, as she says. And she now lies and says that's not what she might. Nice try, Michelle. Go back to you corporate lawyer job.
We want a person who LOVES her country, and that would be Hillary

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!

Arthur   February 26th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Ellen is a funny person. Obama is capable of changing the negative culture created by the current administration. Words are important. Hope is important. Most of our accomplishments as a nation were the product of inspirational leaders. People who had the ability to motivate and inspire. They did it with words. We have plenty of intelligent people in this country who are more than capable of finding solutions to our problems. We need a president who can bring them all together to work on a common goal. Obama has the ability to get the job done. Hillary will continue to polarize the country. She has good intentions but she does represent a lot of what we as a country would like to change. One of those things being the influence of special interest groups in Washington politics.

Priscilla   February 26th, 2008 11:04 am ET

It doesn't matter who Hillary turns to, her character is the same. She has no character and no integrity. If Hillary really loved America, she would step down and stop this nonsense!!!

rusty   February 26th, 2008 11:03 am ET

YES!!!People- wake up and see the bigger picture!!! Who won the Feb 5 Supertuesday delegates and majority votes? ? HILLARY CLINTON!!
Perhaps after several hundreds of years, we will finally have a REAL change. After hundreds of years of male domination of the oval office, we will finally have the REAL SOLUTIONS to this ailing nation. She may have more nemesis at this time, but she also has more supporters . She is very much alive and in this race to get the nomination and eventually become the first woman president of this great nation. How great is that!!!

Goodheart   February 26th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Ellen rules…. vote for Hillary.

chris   February 26th, 2008 11:03 am ET

i am soooooo glad that the demecratic party has woken up and started listening to the people… ellen degenerat has been a beacon of intelligence and integrity and shown real political prowess and know how in her many years of public service…. OH WAIT shes a has been actor that has a one issue political agenda to push and will spoon feed hillary clinton (no capital im just following the respect given by the demecrats to our president ) money so she can see that agenda come to life. This is literally hillary fluanting a lobbyist in front of your eyes in the form of a star. i realy hope that all you demecrats can get the change want to to accomplish by using hollywood and others to push want you want over a majority of the amercans that disagree with you. thanks for the dog and pny show if anyhting you guys are great fun to watch be clowns

BC   February 26th, 2008 11:03 am ET

I think this is one that needs to be added or spoken about. Enough is enough, if Obama is worth his words, he should come out and fight. Leaders are known for their convictions and i am yet to see any for Obama. He is all things for all people. If you don't have opinion or conviction about something, even is negotiating or drawing other together or reaching consensus, how do you know where to draw the line? Obama is all about retorics and CNN is his mouth piece. I guess that CNN is gender shy but will not let it known. instead they knock on Clinton each time she draws fire and praises Obama each time he attacks Clinton.
My point is straight, fair is fair and the press have not been fair to mrs Clinton because they don't believe a woman should be the president.
On Oprah et al, it is because they believe that they are famous and mrs Clinton should not be the person to break the gender jinx. It is all about jealousy and that is why they are supporting Obama.

CLINTON STRONG   February 26th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Hillary 2008!! I love Ellen..She is right..OPRAH SUCKS and she is uneducated and just dumb..Glad you support your own kind Oprah..Idiot

Dr. Vincent Petrosino   February 26th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Please People, Can you not spot desperation when you see it? How can everyone else be wrong (the Media, especially CNN) and not the losing candidate? Hillary is losing this nomination because she is Hillary. She represents the old war game of "taking no prisoners" and leaving no room for conciliation. She and her campaign are guilty of every infraction she accuses Obama and his campaign of doing. Charges of inexperience, plagiarism, flipflopping, pictures of opponent in ceremonial headress, accusations of drug abuse, not placing his hand in the right spot for the pledge, not wearing a patriotic lapel pin have all back fired! Do you not smell desperation when you see it.? Do you know that her campaign failed to file her full slate of delegates for the Pennsylvania primary even after her buddy PA's governor extended the deadline? No one won Michigan, Hillary, and you did not win Florida either! No Dem candidate campaigned in those states because they were punished by the DNC. Remember she is still Slick Willy's wife and she learned how to campaign at his knee.
And finally, she does not represent change and the young folks in this country do not want her. They want Obama. Give them a chance to do better than we Baby Boomers did with Bush

Sherry   February 26th, 2008 11:00 am ET

What I find amazing about all of this is that it is clear to everyone that can look at this objectively that Senator Clinton has been the object of much unwarranted ridicule and the media has chosen to use unflattering terms to describe her and her campaign trying to make it appear that she is a has-been in the party that she and her husband have fought for for a lifetime.

While she is not the first politician to be treated unfairly, none of the rest have any backbone and have not said a word about the unbalanced coverage that fills our living rooms each night. Why do so few of our elected officials remain silent? This silence will prove to be the undoing of our party. Already the word among Democratic voters, that see this injustice, is they do not think they will even bother to go to the polls in the General Election. I am not speaking of the" Johnny come lately's" but of the true blue moderate/conservative Democrats that are the foundation of our party.

I realize that Senator Kerry chooses not to speak out about this injustice because he wants Senator Obama to win, but we all remember how he was swift boated with horrible media coverage. Howard Dean experienced this also, but in his current position, in my opinion, is he must remain neutral. My guess is that former Vice-President Al Gore will remain neutral until the convention, also. While some have sided with one candidate or the other, too few have spoken about the one-sided negative coverage of Senator Clinton.

Electing our President is a long drawn out process that should not be subjected to unbalanced coverage of facts. The media has the most influence on what the public learns of each candidate. When they take it upon their selves to slant coverage in a certain direction they have betrayed the trust the American people rely on. I can not speak for the rest of America, but I will never trust any news agency to be unbiased or truthful again. The only thing I have learned during this campaign is that the truth is seldom told.

lbrown in PA   February 26th, 2008 11:00 am ET

I think Obama and Clinton are both strong candidates and several of their views are similar; that is why I feel it is such a close race. So with this closeness in votes the school yard antics and mud slinging is starting to rear its ugly head which shows weakness and moves away from all the campaign promises and rhetoric… If you can't continue your stance in which you think could run this country without name calling, cheap shots and digging up internet garbage it questions how much confidence you have in yourself as a leader to result to tarnishing someone else to make yourself look better instead of sticking to your guns in what YOU and YOU alone envelops to win this race and HILLARY day by day its looking like you just aint got it!! "DON'T HATE THE PLAYER HATE THE GAME…"

SID FROM NEW YORK   February 26th, 2008 10:59 am ET

PLEASE DROP OUT OF THE RACE AMERICA DOES NOT WANT YOU HILLIARY.. CANT YOU SEE THAT PLEASE DONT DESTROY THE COUNTRY IN YOU BLIND QUEST FOR POWER…

Grace   February 26th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Im live in Ohio, with that said, Im very angry with the Clintons. I just can belive that she will deny supporting NAFTA, she did. If she just say Im so sorry for supporting NAFTA the main reason My sister , here in Ohio. As a white ohio women I cant and will not support Hillary. Im sorry I must look deep down in my heart and reject the Clintos; Im a women but Im also a responsible and decent women who can make a wise chioce. Many people in Ohio have lost their jobs, because of NAFTA. I know that Barack has said that he will not repeal it due to the complexity created by The clintons and the bush administration. I know tonights debate Hillary is going to anger her felling toward Barack Obama. I hope he stays calm and colective as he has done. Barack Obama we admire you because of you judgement and the way you carry yourself in a respectfull and moral way. Hillary is to high strong and over emotional. I belive is true what other senators are saying "you just don know wich Hillary will show up" I lost so much respect for The Clintos. In regards to moral Im sorry Bill and Hillary have lost all of it. They are just so out of touch with the American people. I urge all democrats to support Borack Obama he is our choice here in Ohio. I also have high respect for McCain and and Chis Dodd who have worked hard for the American people

Texas   February 26th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Obama supporters will be left holding a bag of hope. The Republicans are going to eat him. Maybe when you witness this tragedy, you might learn something about fast talkers. The worst part is, the rest of Americans are going to suffer for your lack of wisdom in selecting the best person for the job.

Go Senator Clinton, we are not giving up.

linda   February 26th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Maria Johnson … Honey get your facts checked. Obama often leads the pledge to open the senate, with his right hand over his heart. He was taught the pledge by his grandfather. There are many pictures of Obama saluting the flag even one from his high school days in Hawaii. (check out utube). Oh and this lie that you speak of was corrected over a year ago . I suggest you keep up you seem quite behind . But then again you are probably are a clinton supporter, which explains why you are behind, you want to have something in common with you candidate.

j r   February 26th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Who is Cindy McCain? Why hasn't the media scrutinized her qualifications to be first lady? What is her educational and employment background?

Iris, IN   February 26th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Of course I don't expect CNN to post this- they haven't posted any of my comments in the past few days, but here goes:

Has everyone forgotten the time that Hillary was on Oprah talking about her book and Oprah said Hillary would get her vote if she ever ran for President?

Obviously so…

Also, if there's no bias on this site, then why hasn't any of the endorsements of the 27 Brigadier Generals, Admirals and Rear Admirals been posted on this website? Why didn't John Glenn's endorsement make it on this website and countless others from leaders and Heads of State in TX, OH, PA, RI? Not to mention, The Laredo Times and The Daily Texan- a student newspaper run from the U of T in Austin?

The second that Obama gets one endorsement, no matter how miniscule, you all jump right on that puppy and get it in the headlines, but you DON'T that for Hillary. Why?

Despite all of the adverstiy, and hard-knocks and bashing that she has gotten, she still plugs along and keeps going. The little engine that COULD!

Hillary in '08! No matter how hard you try to push her down!

Kelly   February 26th, 2008 10:56 am ET

I love Ellen. While I think she's a great comedienne, I wouldn't consider her an expert of American politics.

I think everybody needs to start sticking to what they do best.

Ellen should stick to TV.
Hillary should stick to dividing the democratic party.
And Obama should stick to uniting our country.

Charlotte   February 26th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Obama was planning to run for President without serving a day in the Senate. Anyone who doesen't believe that is naive. He is not qualified to be President. It is so sad to see so many young people led astray. Most of them are still in the rally, rah rah mentality. Team spirit is nice in college. In the real world you learn there is more to life then the next game. Lets just hope they are off to the next game by November. Why do you think the republicans are saying Obama would be harder to beat then Hillary? Think about it. They want Obama as much as you do…..

InchByInch ...   February 26th, 2008 10:55 am ET

You can tell some people anything and they will believe it.

Seems to me that if staying with a man who keeps cheating on you is your life's great struggle … You would have enough Sense, Courage, Self Respect after the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Umpteenth time … to l-e-a-v-e.

35 Years of Experience (Yea Right) and:

-Double Speak (D-o-n-a-t-e Your Money so I Can Get My L-o-a-n Money B-a-c-k)

-No Vision (Thinking Things Would Be Wrapped Up By Feb 4)

-Poor Administration (Campaign Manger & Co-Manager Resign)

-Poor Funds Management (Over $140,000,000.00 and Cash Strapped)

-Arrogent (Says the Word "I" More Times Than Can Be Counted)

-Magician (Worth 10's of Millions - and Makes You B-e-l-i-e-v-e She's Just Like You)

-Un-Grateful (Won't Even Publicly Thank H-e-r Supporters in States She Loses)

-Poor Judgement (Under-Estimated Her Opponent)

-Over Hyped (8 Years in the Senate and NOT ONE Major Piece of Legislation - Check the Senate Record)

-Spinster (Democratic President, Democratic Senate, Democratic House of Representitives … and FAILED to get Univeral Health Care … 8 Years as a Senator … and FAILED to get Univeral Health Care … But S-o-m-e-h-o-w People Believe She will Force Congress to do it as President - GET REAL)

I Could Go On But What's the Point …

Richard Rodriguez Rivera   February 26th, 2008 10:55 am ET

She is simply desperate, she has no idea as to how to overcome Obama, she cannot simply understand that being a loose cannon or a pint of nitro do not bring people close. Instead they get as far away as possible to not get the shrapnel/

Adam Orlando Florida   February 26th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Thats awesome Ellen!! Lets go all the way Hillary!

Raymond Ito   February 26th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Nobody bets on a losing horse. You look for a winner, believe in that winner, groom and push that winner to win some more.

An old horse lack innovation, vision clouded, and is confronted with the law of diminishing returns. The same principle applies in politics.

"Superdeligates" are no longer watching, they are already acting - and acting fast!

pat   February 26th, 2008 10:51 am ET

JT: Do you know what it means to be a law professor? You may not. Obama was for several years. You must have distinguished yourself academically, in practice etc. Only a handful of lawyers with incredible credentials ever get the privilege of that designation—Obama is one out of the millions of lawyers to get there. It is an incredible accomplishment. Don't take my word—call a law school and ask about the requirement. I have and I am working my way up (5years and still inching there….).

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT   February 26th, 2008 10:51 am ET

Is it me or are the Obama supporters on this blog childish and uneducated? "Hope" is not the cure to our problems.

Susan   February 26th, 2008 10:50 am ET

She needs to bow out gracefully. She is done. Ellen?? Please.
She is a desperate woman using desperate measures to try to catch up. Whoever is feeding her these suggestions for "slamming" Obama needs to be fired because she has only succeeded in making herself look ridiculous.

Mike   February 26th, 2008 10:50 am ET

They closed comments on the media one about Hillary for some reason. However it is true that Obama has been spending so much on ads that the media loves him. That is why he is getting endorsements from newspapers etc. Even Yahoo Answers has been deleting questions and answers that favor Hillary and leaving pro Obama ones there.

Most of my responses on CNN here on the ticker never show up even though I am usually the first one answering.

Alecki   February 26th, 2008 10:49 am ET

These generals are supporting Hillary

General Wesley Clark
General John M. Shalikashvili
General Johnnie E. Wilson
Admiral William Owens
Lt. Gen. Joe Ballard
Lt. Gen. Robert Gard
Lt. Gen. Claudia J. Kennedy
Lt. Gen. Donald L. Kerrick
Lt. Gen. Frederick E. Vollrath
Vice Admiral Joseph A. Sestak
Major General Roger R. Blunt
Major General George A. Buskirk, Jr.
Major General Edward L. Correa, Jr.
Major General Paul D. Eaton
Major General Paul D. Monroe, Jr.
Major General Antonio M. Taguba
Rear Admiral Connie Mariano
Rear Admiral Alan M. Steinman
Rear Admiral David Stone
Brigadier General Michael Dunn
Brigadier General Belisario Flores
Brigadier General Evelyn "Pat" Foote
Brigadier General Keith H. Kerr
Brigadier General Virgil A. Richard
Brigadier General Preston Taylor
Brigadier General John M. Watkins, Jr.
Brigadier General Jack Yeager

Gil - California   February 26th, 2008 10:49 am ET

I like Ellen but I like Oprah's candidate better (by a long shot).

Any Clinton supporters who equate Obama to Bush obviously don't follow politics. Clinton is closer to Bush than Barak is. Clinton voted for the Iraq war and she plans on leaving our troops there. You want our troops out, vote for Obama or Paul.

Brad   February 26th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Who cares about Ellen? She's not a virtue of stability either. I would expect the lesbian vote to go to Hillary even without Ellen's help.

bill pike   February 26th, 2008 10:48 am ET

wow–this should help Obama even more than clinton's attacks. LETS GET THE BUSH/CLINTON TICKET OUT OF WASHINGTON FOR GOOD. It is time to change washington dc so the country can change. Obama is a start, then lets get rid of those who have been there more than 15 years.

Sue Vandergrift   February 26th, 2008 10:48 am ET

All of you democrats in Texas and Ohio that remember how well the economy was when Bill Clinton was in office get out there and vote Hillary! I don't care whether or not she asks advice from Bill, as two heads are better than one on problem solving. I'm not putting Obama down, but his experience is limited to what he has accomplished here in the US. We need someone who has experience in foreign policy. He gives pretty speeches, but can he deliver? We know that Hillary delivers, look at what she has done in New York as a senator and she won New York! Do you truly think she would have won New York if they were not happy with her?

therealist   February 26th, 2008 10:47 am ET

One degenerate endorsing another degenerate…

Justin   February 26th, 2008 10:47 am ET

His religion? You need to do your research before you think you know the facts. Obama is a Christian. He recognizes the Bible. You are confusing him with the Senator from Michigan. He recognizes our flag. You don't put your hand over your hear for the national anthem. Only the pledge of allegiance.

Facts lady. Facts.

FELISA   February 26th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Ellen uh no…just desparation for Hillary.
Once a Hiilary supporter now I not.
Her gutter politics have got to stop!

jan k   February 26th, 2008 10:46 am ET

I think Ellen will help Hillary and I am glad! Hillary should be president and will do wonders for this country! Obama is not ready for this job nor are we ready for Obama.

Gary Mitchell - Vancouver WA   February 26th, 2008 10:45 am ET

This is simply another example of a non-story in a down cycle. What's next Rosie hosting a McCain luncheon at the old folks home. The press isn't responsible for the quality of the coverage. The candidates are. It isn't CNN that makes Hillary look bad. It's Hillary. I was was raised by an angry white woman and wont vote for one to be my president.

drew   February 26th, 2008 10:44 am ET

i've never heard michigan confused with texas before
of course….i've never heard of a fair election in which only one meaningful name was on the ballot….as it was with hillary in michigan
i thought that was putin's approach in russia
let's get real.
vote obama

Yes, let's do get real! Why were Edwards and Obama so stupid as to CHOOSE to remove their names from the ballot? Even if the states don't count and nobody campaigned there, the last message the democrats as a whole need to be sending to people is that their votes don't count. This is why they usually lose the general election in the Fall against the republican candidate. We need to look above Hillary and Obama and look at what roughly 600,000 people in Michigan and roughly 1.75 million people in Florida thought those days. In the end, it's the people of Florida and Michigan that count more than the candidate who won. Democrats need to quit cutting their noses off to spite their faces.

Iris, IN   February 26th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Hope,

It's comments like that, that have made me lose respect for a majority of the Obamamaniacs and make me proud to support Hillary!

Hillary in '08!!!

Audry   February 26th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Go Hillary go… I'm supporting 100%

Hillary 2008!!!

DG   February 26th, 2008 10:41 am ET

It's show how immature Obama's supporters are, young kids… It's obvious that they are offended that Ellen had endorse Hillary… Grow up and get real!! This is not a high school prom queen and king election.. If Obama does not salute our American flag, who's side is he on????? Wearing a rag head and some diaper with a person from Kenya??? Who is he trying to fool, well not me…. If they nominate him for the presidential candidate, McCain will definitely gets our votes… MORE POWER TO HILARY!!!!!

MBG   February 26th, 2008 10:40 am ET

I remember when everyone, including CNN, doubted Obama's ability to be competitive in this race. Everyone concentrated on Clinton and Edwards. Reporting on Obama mainly centered around the question of: why run? Why not wait until the next presidential election? Everyone, including Mrs. Clinton, underestimated Obama – and more importantly, underestimated the American people. They underestimated our tiredness and insult our intelligence.

We are tired of Washington thinking that they know what’s best for us. Washington doesn’t know anything. Because if they did, we would not be in this hole that we are in right now: failing economy, failing war, failing education, and I could go on and on – but I’m sure everyone gets the point. And that’s the sad part, everyone knows that we’re in deep trouble. Unfortunately, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton are too entrenched in that old Washington mentality. You, Mrs. Clinton – along with your husband – helped dig the hole that we are in. And, I have no faith that you can help us. Yes, it’s going to take a miracle to get us out, and I wholeheartedly believe that it will take someone innovative like Barrack Obama to dig us out.

I’m tired of you complaining about dirty politics and campaign, when we all know that you and Mr. Clinton wrote the book, and all its sequels.

cazador   February 26th, 2008 10:39 am ET

GO HILLARY

josh   February 26th, 2008 10:39 am ET

I WOULDNT TRUST OBAMA WITH A POTATOE GUN, HE SCARES ME WITH HIS QUICK BID FOR THE PRESIDENCY. HILLARY ALL THE WAY

Cast 'N Stone   February 26th, 2008 10:39 am ET

We Women in this country don't know anything about bonding. For centuries men in this country have come together for common causes. Whether it be for wars or civil rights , the point is they STOOD TOGETHER, millions of them, and shared common ground. But We Women have never bonded together on a large scale for any reason. So,Hillary…you are on your own. We can't rally around you, because in a way we are a challenged gender. We don't deserve to have you as President, because you have worked so hard for equality but we have worked so little for it. We will always be just the Hostess for America….standing with a tourch raised high, welcoming others to enjoy the liberty that we don't have and don't even want for ourselves.

Adm   February 26th, 2008 10:38 am ET

It is not about policies,races or origins. It is about who can bring peace and unite the world. God gives us George Bush to show us the reasons we should love our humanity and to care for each other.The world needs Obama, which makes this election universal. who is, among all the candidates, representing all the races,as we all started before we became primates.It is the fact. let's not destroy the reason that make us humans. Peace.

Teni   February 26th, 2008 10:38 am ET

JT …….

I AM A COMMUNITY ORGANIZER!!!! And yes, I am a young person who works long hours. But I tell you what, I will run circles around any manager, any business man, and any coporate attorney. And I don't put my husbands' experiences on my resume……

Holly   February 26th, 2008 10:38 am ET

I chuckle at this article just becuase of the comparison with Oprah. I'm not a fan of either talk show hosts, but I belive Oprah has more leverage if you compare the two women. To the person pointing out Obama's faults, Clinton has just as much and even more so skeletons in her closet then Obama does. The republican party has more amuniation against her. And as for experience, none of the candidates has any real solid experience except for the few democrats who dropped out like Governor Richardson.

MaryJo Bruce Surprise, Ariz   February 26th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Thia Democratic race will be won by the media. They control everything. People will believe what the news etc says. Many people are puppets and do not investigate much on their own. They listen to hearsay and follow the crowd. The public likes to hear people that speak all flowerly and conviencing. This is what Obama does. He talks really nice and says what the people want to hear. A great orator. Gets people riled up. Nothing like getting an audience following in a chant of some kind. He and his wife are good at it. But, we need to look at experience in alot of this. American needs someone that can start right off and get into it. No bending over backwards to all these countries that want you, your family and my head unless we go-go muslim. No way Jose… American number one. We are tired of these other 3rd world countries making us kiss our own you now what. No
taking a back seat to them.

lizzete   February 26th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Cnn loves Obama, if Hillary had something hanging between her legs, than Cnn will be loving her,Wake up Americans…

Tina   February 26th, 2008 10:36 am ET

It's clear Obama and his supporters do not want to be confused by "the facts".

It's one thing to have Hope and Inspiration, but as far as I'm concerned I'm looking for Experience because with experience brings Perspective.

Perspective is what we need on all of the issues.

Hope is just that, Hope. Maybe we can only Hope that Obvama may find some perspective. Oh wait he can't he's not been around long enough to see how things really are. Only time and experience can bring perspective.

Mariana Stout   February 26th, 2008 10:36 am ET

I would love to see Hillary get the nomination so that the media can
finally stop kissing Barack's shoes. Although I'm not sure even that would make them stop they're hypnotized.

Teni   February 26th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Hillary did not WIN Michigan Ellen! I am from Michigan and she absolutely did not win. It was her and Dennis Kucinich on the ballot, and many people picked her because they didn't know they could vote Uncommitted. Furthermore, alot of people WROTE IN other candididates' names in which those votes were not counted. So know the facts.

Whuzi   February 26th, 2008 10:35 am ET

America is not a dictatorship! I could have sworn that whoever the President becomes will NOT be able run this country with an iron. We elect so many officials for this very reason. If you truly believe that voting matters, then you should also believe that the voice of the people will prevail over whatever the President wants. All this 35 years experience talk is BS because Clinton would be consulted by the same type of people that Obama would. The difference is that Obama wouldn't be afraid to get help from others in the areas he isn't so strong in. He is a uniter who isn't afraid to admit his faults. Hillary is just "me me me" and wouldn't care if she drove this country into the ground as long as she got her way. HRC has not owned up to any of her wrongdoings. If 35 years of experience meant anything, then HRC's campaign should be much more organized then it is now. She sucks at running a campaign (obviously because she lost 11 states in a row) how the hell will she be able to run an entire Country.

CNN needs to not ignore this… :(

Kristof   February 26th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Go Barack!!!
Go Barack!!!

clarity   February 26th, 2008 10:29 am ET

It's time for all the big time Hillary supportrs to come out of the closset!

Hillary 08!

BJE   February 26th, 2008 10:28 am ET

And Obama said, "let there be light; and there was light"

Obama \ Warren Steed Jeffs '08

christin   February 26th, 2008 10:28 am ET

clearly you don't watch the news. ppl have addressed it. He had a whole press converence on it. It wasn't the pledge of allegance. duh, that's when you put your hand over your heart. Didn't you do this stuff in grade school.

PPL are idiots!

And what experience are you looking for, oh the experience of taloring your message to who you want to appeal to, changing your message every week. Replacing ppl when things get tough, acting bi-polar, accepting money from big business and special interests, experinece covering up legislative crimes.
yeah I realy want that kind of experience running the white house!
Only someone who has actually been president can say they are ready to be president..nothing can prepare you for presidency but presidency.

lyd   February 26th, 2008 10:28 am ET

This is an interesting match-up. Hillary and Ellen, hmmm…unexpected but I guess it can't be bad.
To all you Obama supporters: give it a break. Out of all the candidates' supporters you are the meanest and most offensive. It is just a facade to cover up the fact that your candidate is too nieve to run this country the way it needs to be run. He doesn't have the experience needed to be the leader of the USA. Yes, he can talk. Yes, he can inspire, but that doesn't mean he has the stamina and toughness to lead.

Hillary '08! all the way!!!

RAFAEL   February 26th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Ready on day 1 ah? to bankrupt the cpuntry that is… LOL!
talk about experience…. what a joke

SF., CA   February 26th, 2008 10:28 am ET

It's funny, when I saw the title of this article "Oprah who?", I thought it read "Obama who?"

On second thought, maybe it isn't that funny. After all, what has he done?

Jose Card - Independent   February 26th, 2008 10:28 am ET

“Well, we’re going to win Ohio and Michigan!”

After ten seconds of applause and smiles, she let the crowd know that her strategy hadn’t taken a suddenly bizarre turn.

“Wait a minute, Ohio and Texas,” she shouted. “We already won Michigan." - Hillary
—————————————————————————————

Hillary must be so exhausted and confused by what's going on in the campaign. If she has a hard time with managing her campaign, for example, no plan B for the second phase of the race, and not remembering which state she is competing in next, can she 'manage' a country? Let alone leading us as a nation.

Yes, we would like to have a woman president, but she must be the most qualified of all candidates. Is she even qualified? What did she actually accomplish in the past 35 years? Efforts are appreciated, but performance counts for the Oval Office.

RAFAEL   February 26th, 2008 10:27 am ET

IF YOU CANT MANAGE THE MONEY YOU HAVE NOW, HOW WOULD YOU MANAGE THE MONEY IN THE WHITE HOUSE?

jak in Pennsylvania   February 26th, 2008 10:27 am ET

This whole "nomination process" is unfair. Some states have open primaries and some have caucuses. I don't think a registered independent or Republican should be influencing who the Democrats nominate. You want to be a Democrat , then register as one or stay out of my party business!!!. HILLARY Is being denied the votes she WON in FLORIDA and MICHIGAN. Unfair!!! Sounds like the same corruption we saw with the "Hanging Chads" back in 2000. Obama is another Bush. All talk and swagger and no substance. As a Democrat for 39 yrs., I will NOT vote for Obama if he is the nominee in Nov. HILLARY is EXPERIENCED and all the exit polls show that in every state. She also represents CHANGE. ANYONE BUT BUSH is change. The first female president is CHANGE and HISTORY.

jacob saesee   February 26th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Hilliary was sympathetic in last week's debate in Texas. The VERY next day, she attack Obama. Her campaign released the picture of Obama in Africa. Then she become sarcasm during her speech in Ohio. She's throwing everything on the wall to see which one willstick. Hillary plays dirty politics, IT IS SHE WHO USES KARL ROVE'S DIRTY TACTICS…

Ohio for OBAMA   February 26th, 2008 10:25 am ET

YES WE CAN!!!

rich   February 26th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Am I missing something here ? Ellen was asking questions. She did not say that she supports Hillary. I remember Obama was at her show recently and they were doing fine. as well .

Since Hillary had refused to show up on her show, she has to find a way to ask her questions by dropping on the campaign trail, NOT AN ENDORSEMENT.

komentar   February 26th, 2008 10:25 am ET

I thought it was O'bama….dammit can I take my vote back? ;)

jacob saesee   February 26th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Hilliary was sympathetic in last week's debate in Texas. The VERY next day, she attack Obama. Her campaign released the picture of Obama in Africa. Then she become sarcastic during her speech in Ohio! She's throwing everything on the wall to see which on will stick. Hillary plays dirty politics, IT

Jen B.   February 26th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Mmm, which endorsement would Hillary prefer? Ellen's or Christopher Dodd's?

Obama 2008

TGO Houston   February 26th, 2008 10:23 am ET

One of the biggest concerns for Americans right now is the War on Terror. Many politicans are claiming that they will pull our troops out, bring them home and all that other good stuff. Who do you think is the best person and actually capable of doing the job? Obama or Clinton? I believe Obama can actually go over to the Middle East, talk to the people and began discussing peace talks. I don't think Clinton will be able to do this….due to the fact that they don't respect women over there. America is the only country where women are completely and totally liberated individuals.

Anonymous   February 26th, 2008 10:23 am ET

forget both i'm voting for nader

Tom Swift   February 26th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Ellen DeGeneres is sooooo last year.

I ain't got nothing against her, I think she's a hell of a comedian… but… c'mon….

And that Q & A … she was fed the questions… and worse, Hillary bungled the answer. “ Well, we’re going to win Ohio and Michigan! ”

Indeed.

McCain '08

Robinson   February 26th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Stop attacking Hillary!! She is the best candidate of all 3!!! Because she is a woman, they are hitting very hard on her.
Why the Media (Cnn and friends) don't attack Obama? Why they don't questions his ability to be Commander in Chief?
She is still on top, and it doesn't matter how many version she sends, she is human and not everything is smile and smile. There is day in human life, were we are angry or happy…..or belief one thing now and later learn to see it the other way. That's normal……what is not normal is to have a Dump president and to welcome a next one like Obama or McCain. We need to choose wisely the next leader of this country……and like I see, we are again on the wrong way.
We are looking for somebody who is young and good looking, who has charme and who knows how to speak.

In the meanwhile the Country hit the bottom. The economy is on the floor, in the World there is rumors of wars, millions of people are loosing homes and jobs, the criminality is on the rise again, …………..

and we are looking at somebody who is charmed, good looking……….!!! That's nice America….let's do the same mistake again and again.

sunshine in nj   February 26th, 2008 10:21 am ET

For all of you unintelligent people who cannot even write a sentence without misspelled words and grammatical errors and are cheering the praises of Hillary - give me a break!!! If memory serves, it was the Clinton campaign that began sending out misleading flyers toting many untruths about Obama in the beginning. However, I don't recall him soapboxing and going hysterical. He has been attacked time and time again by the Clinton's and has NEVER acted like an insane bipolar maniac. She is loosing control, as seen by every commedian who decided to mock her!!! Now, because he has finally decided to defend himself and send out his own mailers, it is shame on him. Give me a break. He has held himself with the utmost respect and decency and has never faltered. She on the other hand has shown she cannot handle pressure. This is why all of the educated people in this country are voting for him, they know how to act in public especially when you are trying to win over people. It is not by being sarcastic and nasty. I hope the rest of America really does a little research before saying "Hillary is great" because I heard a few things about her buying people off and such to get her husband into office, and many other things such as tax fraud and nearly being prosecuted. Is this really who you want as Commander in Chief? Anyway, as a white woman with two children, I do believe IT IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A MAN THAT SHOULD BE COMMANDER IN CHIEF!!!! If you woman out there were paying more attention to your families instead of yourselves and your careers the country would be a lot better off….you can't have it both ways. Go Obama…..

Durim (Sweden)   February 26th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Hi! Hillary the USA and the rest of the world are expecting the best things from you. And I wish you the best luck. We love you Hillary!!

David   February 26th, 2008 10:20 am ET

CNN NEEDS TO MAKE SOME CHOICES TODAY! STOP RIGGING THIER BLOGS AND ALLOW EVERYONE A VOICE REGARDLESS OF WHO THEY SUPPORT! I'M A DISABLED VET. I HAVE ALL DAY AND SLEEP LESS THAN 4 HRS PER DAY. SO THIS CAN GO ON FOREVER!

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AK   February 26th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Good For Hill, she can and will win Texas and Ohio. People need to wake up and see this Obma Fairy tale for what it is, A FAIRY TALE! How much change can he bring to Washington? What dreamers without substance (like him) have won the election and brought REAL change. Change has to come with plans, experience, the ability to work Washington (whether your willing to admit it or not). Politics is a game and you need to be in it to win it. You cnat jsut tlak about the need for change and how good change will be without the REAL plan for it, Hillary knows how to work Washington and has the plans to address the hard issues that plague America. WAKE UP people! Obama woudl be a great VP and will gain the knowledge through her over the next 8 years however if America gets it wrong and puts him as the Democractic candidate, we have basically just eleceted John Mcain to the White House. THey will have a field day during the run-up to the election with Obama's inexperience and dreams.

Dean   February 26th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Those of us Democrats in Texas know who brings the experience to the table. It is important to draw distinctions between idealogies and work done in the 'trenches'. Hillary camp, keep up the good work informing voters in the remaining states. If we wanted a preacher in the White House, we would be electing Huckabee!

bob   February 26th, 2008 10:19 am ET

BOY ! CAN YOU SEE HOW SOME PEOPLE THINK . JUST READ
SOME OF THESE BLOGS . SOME ARE WAY OUT THERE WHAT
ARE THESE PEOPLE THINKING ??????????? YES OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM IS FAILING SOME PEOPLE.

JOSEPHINE   February 26th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Both Hillary and Obama are extremely good to be President of America,i don´t see any reason why there should be so much hatred and enemity between them,i think they are mother and father respectively and should be good example to the people of America.What are they struggling for,what gonna be,gonna be.They should allow American people to choose on their own and not through destroying eachother and the Democratic Party as a whole

NY   February 26th, 2008 10:18 am ET

For the last time about the photo it came in the national enquirer two years ago, and they already said they don't think it came from their camp. Did it ever occur to anyone that his camp released the photo and then blamed it on the clinton campaign. It is plaussible. He is not all nice like people think. He lies and manipulates things to his advantage. Anyone who has done their research would figure that out by now.

Emma   February 26th, 2008 10:18 am ET

HILLARY! 2008! COMEON, PEOPLE, USE YOUR BRAINS!

James   February 26th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Hillary this is my advice for you your ambition for power is over. Give a
consession speech, divorce your husband and start praying for all your lies and sins.

God bless

Independent thinker and voter!   February 26th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Its a shame Mrs. Clinton runs on her husbands coattails and perceived success, be all for NAFTA back in the day and then decide 15 years later when running for president to distance herself from it lack the plague. If u gonna take credit for the good u gotta take the blame for the bad. U cant cherry pick. Its a shame how blind some people are and refuse to c the reality of the situation that Mrs. Clinton is not a good candidate. The sad part is that their are REAL qualified women candidates who could run on their own laurels and got into governor seat without their husband. But this fiasco is probably gonna set women back and that will be SHAMEFUL!

daffy duck   February 26th, 2008 10:17 am ET

GET REAL!

THE WHOLE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS GETTING CRAZIER. HAS ANYONE BOTHERED PUTTING FEELINGS ASIDE AND TRULY LOOKING AT BOTH CANDIDATES. IT IS CLEAR THAT THEY BOTH HAVE SOMETHING TO OFFER. BUT LETS LOOK AT THE WHOLE PICTURE. NOT JUST ONE THING THAT A CANIDATE HAS TO OFFER. LET'S LOOK AT WHO WILL BE THE BEST CANDIDATE THAT HAS THE EXPERIENCE ON LOTS OF PROBLEMS THAT FACE US HERE IN THE USA, HOUSING, POVERTY, ECONOMY, FOREIGN AFFAIRS, HEALTH INSURANCE ETC. WE SHOULD NOT JUDGE ANYONE BY THEIR GENDER OR COLOR. WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS HAS EACH CANDIDATE DONE THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREER? HOWEVER, I LIKE OBAMA BUT WHAT REALLY HAS HE SAID THAT HE HAS DONE OTHER THAN HIS MOM RAISED HIM AS A SINGLE MOTHER. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT HE HAS DONE NOW. THIS WILL HELP ME DECIDE WHO I WILL VOTE FOR. HILLARY HAS SHOWN WHAT SHE HAS DONE. I TRULY BELEIVE THAT SHE WILL FIGHT FOR US. OBAMA MIGHT TOO, BUT I WANT HIM TO TELL ME WHAT HE HAS DONE FOR THE PEOPLE OF ILLINOIS AND ELSEWHERE UP TO TODAY. ALSO, IT IS CLEAR TO ME AND OTHERS THAT THE PRESS WANTS OBAMA TO WIN. THAT'S ALL YOU SEE IN THE NEWS IS THE BAD STUFF ABOUT HILLARY AND ALL THE GREATNESS OF OBAMA. I BELEIVE I WILL SWITCH TO A REPUBLICAN AFTER THIS.

LifeLongDemocrat   February 26th, 2008 10:15 am ET

First, Jean Ellen was just rated the most popular daytime talk show host.

One thing I have learned from this campaign is that sexism is alive and well in the US. I am a product of the 60s when women were not allowed to even interview for the good jobs and this was legal. When I graduated from college only companies with asterisks by there name on the job posting board were available to women. They interviewed but didn't hire them.

HIllary has been given mostly negative press by the various media outlets, Obama has been given mostly positive press. Yesterday someone from the Houston Chronicle was on TV and sadi that Texas men will favor any man, whilte or black over a woman. Period.

I guess the women's movement will have to resurrect itself. I gave up my NOW membership but will rejoin.

Today's women don't even know what I'm talking about as their world has been very different from mine.

I will still support HIllary and may have to write her name in unless my choices are expanded beyond Obama, McCain and Nader. I am still hopeful that HIllary will be the nominee.

If Obama is the nominee he needs to start the courtship with us Hillary supporters as we all know that the race will pull the numbers together. I remember 1972 when everyone was excited and no one showed up at the polls. Most lobsided race in history.

Sonya   February 26th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Hillary isn't going to go anywhere but straight to the White House. All of you Obamabots ARE delusional. Ellen is a wonderful person, and very intelligent, that's why she's supporting Hillary. That's why all her supporters support her. WE can't wait to see her take the oath of office in Jan.09!
Thanks Ellen, I knew I loved you for some reason.
Also to the earlier blogger listed above, Diana, thanks for supporting Hillary and tellling your story and beliefs. We all feel the same way. I hope all these people come to their senses soon!!!!
Go Hillary!!!

Amy, Kazoo   February 26th, 2008 10:15 am ET

oh and I would MUCH rather listen to Ellen's ral life relatable humor than have Oprah show me her hideous corns on her feet and tell me how many pairs of spanx she's wearing.

Joan   February 26th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Yawn.

Hillary's finished. She has no chance mathematically to catch up. She's on a steady downward trajectory. It's over.

The only question is does she stay in just to harm Obama for the GOP in November, or bow out gracefully and help the DNC.

For the good of the party and the country, Hillary — DO THE RIGHT THING!!! End this now!

cecil   February 26th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Hello America;

Sen. Hillary Clinton can't