February 27, 2008
Posted: 04:30 PM ET
 Clinton raised Obama's subcommittee chairmanship at Tuesday's debate.
Clinton raised Obama's subcommittee chairmanship at Tuesday's debate.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Sen. Hillary Clinton's campaign Wednesday pounced on Sen. Barack Obama's acknowledgment that he has yet to hold a substantive hearing since becoming chairman of a Senate subcommittee on Europe.

The admission during Tuesday night's Democratic debate offered a "glimpse of the real Barack Obama," and was emblematic of the Illinois senator's light record of results, the Clinton camp said in an e-mail.

Obama "did not hold a single oversight hearing because he was too busy running for president; the Barack Obama who spends his time talking about change you can believe in instead of change you actually can count on," the e-mail stated.

Clinton herself raised the issue at the debate in Cleveland.

'"He chairs the subcommittee on Europe. It has jurisdiction over NATO. NATO is critical to our mission in Afghanistan," she said. "He's held not one substantive hearing to do oversight, to figure out what we can do to actually have a stronger presence with NATO in Afghanistan."

In response, Obama noted he has only served as the committee's chairman since January of 2007, just when his presidential campaign was beginning — a fact the Clinton campaign's memo also highlighted.

"But by his own admission, he was too busy running for president to conduct a single substantive hearing of the committee he chairs," the memo stated. "So he would rather talk about what he would do rather than do it through the responsibility he had.”

For the record, Obama has held two hearings on ambassadorial nominations, but no oversight hearings.

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Liz   February 27th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

A lame duck committee chair? Shameful behavior. No excuses. At least Hillary's working for the public good while she campaigns.

Bayou Joe   February 27th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Smart Woman. I picked up on that one too. All talk and no action.
Get him Hillary. Bayou joe is pulling for you.

jessica   February 27th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

GREAT JOB HILLARY!!

HE IS TOO BUSY RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT - THAT MUST BE MORE IMPORTANT THAN ISSUES ABROAD. Obama was asked once he took the Senate Chair if he would serve his full term of 6 years before running for President and he said "YES" What happend to I stand behind my commitments?

GO HILLARY

GO HILLARY

GO HILLARY

SC lady   February 27th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Here's more proof that many have ignored….
He HASN'T held a single meeting?????
Obama is NOT ready to be President. He's all bubbles, no substance.

Darren   February 27th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Excellent point Hillary. Of course CNN will spin it to Obama's favor.

Vote for Hillary   February 27th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

I'm not suprised by Obama's lack of accomplishments. He's focsuing so hard on change. If he wants to change the world polciy , he should spend time conducting meetings. Plese, Obama do not give you any excue. You're not only one who running for President.

Sherry   February 27th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Again he proves all talk and no action. On MSNBC there was a show which is also on the site that talks about his record. He doesn't have a whole lot to show for himself.

Hillary '08

Nell-LA   February 27th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Wake up,Amerocan people!!! What else proof do you still need?
Please…do not send another Bush from Democratic Party for another 4 years.

Vote for Hillary! She will never let you down.

What else is new?   February 27th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

That's typical of Obama, he wiggle out of his responsibilities and make up excuses like his PRESENT vote and OOPS I PUSH THE WRONG BUTTON!

Texasgirl   February 27th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Obama is all talk and is not ready to be president. We cant talk about his record bc it does not really exist. I would never vote for him until he gets more experience. I dont care how many speeches he writes or how well he performs in a debate. If Hillary does not win we need to support the best candidate and that is McCain.

Barb Canada   February 27th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

It takes a real Narcisist to take on the most Serious Job in the world with little to no experience!!

Kirk   February 27th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

He's does nothing , and gets praised from the so called free press. I'm a life long Democrat , But Thank God for The Republican Party who won't be afraid to put him under the microscope asked the tough questions .

Kirk , Michigan

HSNP   February 27th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Barack Obama - all hat, no cattle

Di   February 27th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Right ON Hillary!!! Obama is all talk and no action.

bob   February 27th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

FINALLY SOMEONE BRINGS THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE UP

HE IS ALL TALK

HILLARY IS ACTION

LONG LIFE DEMOCRAT FROM FLORIDA

IF OUR VOTE IS NOT COUNTED WE WILL VOTE MCCAIN

MelanieL   February 27th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Actions speak louder than words Sen Obama - you have stated again and again that Iraq was a mistake because it deflected attention from Afghanistan. Now we learn that you were in a position to influence the outcome of that war, and that you have failed because you were "too busy" promoting yourself and spouting forth more empty words, to appeal to empty headed voters. What a disgrace. People of Texas, don't be fooled by this empty vessel, don't listen to his empty words and empty promises.

Louise   February 27th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

This epitomizes Obama's lack of experience. When is the country going to wake up and vote for a candidate who is so blatantly qualified like Hillary Clinton. What a waste if America lets this opportunity go by. God bless us all…

E Popp   February 27th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

The emperor has no clothes!

frank   February 27th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Hillary is the most qualified candidate. Let's support her.

me   February 27th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

FINALLY CNN!!!!!!
You are actually starting to ask QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR CHOSEN ONE!!!!!!!!

Hillary Clinton will be one of the MOST successful presidents in HISTORY! You can not knock her down!!!!!!!!!!

Mark - Queens   February 27th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Let's see if CNN actaully posts this.

We Clinton supporters might as well give up … the media doesn't seem to want to let anything stick to Obama. The media sees how the people are behind him and they are afraid to bring him down. They fear the black community will be outraged because the media will be labeled as racists. You might as well put this man in the White House now and forget the general election. When you can't even say this man's middle name without fear of a media storm, then i can only see the media have a hands off approach when he takes office.

AJ   February 27th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Why is he the chairman of that committee after a year of nothing? This is the problem I have with Obama and I feel that this is what will happen if people don't WAKE UP! Hillary Clinton is the right choice and certainly the one to kick Republican butt.

jwilliams   February 27th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Just another reason not to vote for Obama all talk no do !!!!!!! What is going to be his excuse if he wins in November People wake up!!!!! and to the people who haven't decides to Vote for HIllary yet !!!Please Vote for Hillary !!!!!!Hillary had showed that she is a fighter and she will fight for you when she is our New President !!!!!! and another thing on the debate she has been asked more question first and when he is ask a question first he hen haws around a lot before he can answer the question !!!!!He follows her lead when he answers after her So who then is he going to follow if he wins in November Bush leads !!!!!!!!!!
go HIllary

get out and Vote Texas and Ohio for Hillary and all the other states!!!!!

Florida democrat   February 27th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

CNN dont let Obama off the hook on this one. He talks about Afganistan but is unwilling to make change for it. Hillary is fighting a battle with Bush over a permenant treaty in Iraw, while running for president. Obamas been skipping important votes in the senate as well.
If hes not going to do anything as a senator he shouldnt count the past year as part of his service

Chin   February 27th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Hillary go 2008.

Julie   February 27th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Hillary is a leader that we can count on; she has a record as working hard, taking action and doing her job. We do not need another fraternity guy politician who does nothing for this country.

Damon   February 27th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Oh my God People!

He hasn't held an inquiry into how NATO can be stronger in Afghanistan. No one said he has never attended a meeting. Please get it together and stop grasping at straws. I personally feel that right now, with this administration, he needs to focus on becoming President, for that is the only way this world will change for the better. If another Bush-thinking person gets to sit in the Oval Office imagine how much worse the next 4 to 8 years will be?

Please stop this petty stuff

JS in OK   February 27th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Thank you CNN for finally reporting important FACTS about Obama's record. Keep up the good work!

Dolores   February 27th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

where are all the Obama people on this one?

sam   February 27th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

These are the facts that the screaming. placard waving followers of obama do not seem to be aware of. They are being hoodwinked by a phoney who is only after power. No substance in his empty words. I hope and pray the voters and the MEDIA take notice of this and stop the rot before its too late for America and rest of the world.

Sam   February 27th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Only 14 comments from Hillary camp? Where did everyone go!

Obama will have plenty of time for meetings. Don't sweet the small stuff.

Jane   February 27th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

I hope Americans will see the real Obama before it's too late. He's all talk and no action and that explains his lack of responsibility to stand up to the challenge. Giving a speech about the Iraq war is hardly a vote that counts when you're not even in the Senate. There were citizens all across the nation giving speeches and rallies but that doesn't make us a candidate for President. And then he went to the Senate and voted exactly like. Now he has surrounded himself with the establishment Democrats, whom he claims to loathe, the very politicians that voted to give authority to President Bush to go to war, exactly the way Hillary voted.

Vic   February 27th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

CNN "Best plitical team get our TRUST back.
Take the right, fair position on this. You're students of politics. By any measure this is bad chairing. Say so!
Don't bother to "moderate" this — this is for your eyes only, if your underlings show you it.

Sandy in New Mexico   February 27th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

This is such an irrelevant discussion. Clinton, Obama, and McCain have spent hours and hours on the road - ALL running for president! Huckabee is the only one who does not have a day job! Clinton is giving the enemy ammunition and all you can do is complain and whine. Clinton should be attacking McCain, not Obama. All she is doing is splitting the party. GEEZ!!

Souza   February 27th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Funny how the media never brings up these things. Corporations own the media. Republicans support Corporations so no wonder they give Obama all the attention. They want McCain for President so they are suporting the person that will loose against McCain. Senator Clinton has been down the road of running for office and taking on Republicans. GO HILLARY!!

Don Luis   February 27th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Could Obama haters speak well of Hillary rather than slander?
This extremely silly to see comments that attack with so much anger. They both will do fine up against McCain, but I believe Obama has a atronger voice because he represents THE PEOPLE of America. He has the experience to defeat all odds being a minority.

America is in desperate need for CHANGE. I am sure Hillary and Obama can give us that, but Obama represents a unique group of individuals who make America the way it is - a multi-cultured nation.

Obama is the voice and represents the soon to be majority.

Debbie, St. Charles, MO   February 27th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

It is really a shame that Obama has not been scrutinized until this past week. After George Bush was elected for a second term there was a headline in one of England's newspapers that read, "How can 55 million people be so stupid?" I look at Obama and ask myself the same question - every day. We heard the same rhetoric from Bush - that he can unite the parties; and one more similarity - little experience. America, let's not be so stupid again.

dallasiteforhillary   February 27th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Wow, the Obama crowd is kinda quite here. Hard to deny this lil morsel huh? He has actually been running for President for the past 2 years. His words in debate number 19.

Corey   February 27th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Wow, Hillary is looking really DESPERATE these days! How pathetic! Perhaps after she loses the nomination, she can star in a new cnn drama series titled, "Desperate Former First Ladies!"

Mauo   February 27th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!!! if she doesnt win I will vote for McCain. And who cares if the low life Lewis is now supporting Obama.

Erika Donneson   February 27th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Of course he isn't wasting time with a European subcommittee, forget NATO. Because it does't affect his numbers.

MR. B.   February 27th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Hilliary who……..?

America Is Ready
Obama 08

Covin   February 27th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Wow!!! There seems to be a lot of angry Hillary supporters. All I could say is, "Don't hate me because I beautiful." When you guys stop being spinned by the Clinton's spin machine. You'll know what I mean.

Judy   February 27th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

When Obama is given the chance to chair an important subcommittee, he does nothing. Is this a glimpse into the future? If he's too busy running for President to take on the responsibility, then resign that position. But I guess it helps puff up the resume.

Obama cannot be counted on to follow through with his promises and that's what disturbs me as he moves closer to the White House. I am concerned that the voters and superdelegates are being swept up in the latest trend. When people like John Lewis switch their support from Clinton to Obama because they want to ride the popular wave, I question their motives. If superdelegates were supposed to vote with their constituents, then Ted Kennedy should be voting for Clinton. I don't see that one happening.

Charle   February 27th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Wow, it took her a year to finally find an imperfection about Obama. congrats Mrs Clinton, at last you havesomething that actuallyis useful in your campaign.I'm afraid itis too late now.

Derek   February 27th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Are you posting only pro-Hillary comments here?

If this is the best Hillary has, she is in deep trouble. Please Hillary, tell me what exactly you have done in the past six years to make our country safer?

Oh that's right you voted for the Iraq war, which you have now admitted you regret, because it has made us less safe.

Sorry, but this feeble attempt at criticism will go over about as well as that comment about Barack's pillows. Good one!

Cindy   February 27th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Too little, too late. Won't make a dent in his momentum. When will people begin to understandt that it is not about liking Obama it is despising Hillbilly.

Johnson   February 27th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Hillary has no wins!

4REAL   February 27th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Well if that is why you say support Hillary. Then why don't she stop hiding her tax records to the campaign as asked. That don't say she is experience. She always try to get the media to focus on him for somethings that means nothing. Hillary supports get over it.

Jim   February 27th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

And is our friend Hillary busily doing Senate-related duties during her campaign? Oh, wait, she's too busy trying to jump on her opponent for every single litte thing. My mistake!

And remember kids, Mr. Clinton and several other presidents have been governors before this, or senators who have not chaired committees, etc!

David-Paul Niner   February 27th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Barb Canada — you are absolutely correct. Obama is coming across as narcissistic. He seems to honestly believe that his complete lack of experience makes him the better candidate. He's looking more and more like a cult of personality rather than an over-zealous candidate.

The reality of the situation is that if Obama wins the nomination he will lose the general election. The Republicans will eat him alive. Clinton, despite her foolish campaign decisions, will be much harder to beat. Also, people don't dislike Bill Clinton as much as the media would have us believe, and he will be a powerful companion in the general.

Jim   February 27th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

And is our friend Hillary busily doing Senate-related duties during her campaign? Oh, wait, she's too busy trying to jump on her opponent for every single litte thing. My mistake!

And remember kids, Mr. Clinton and several other presidents have been governors before this, or senators who have not chaired committees, etc! AND THE EARTH DID NOT CRASH INTO THE SUN.

Randy - Denver   February 27th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Doing her JOB!?! Where was she during the FISA vote.. oh yeah out campaigning in one of the "important" states (Texas while the results from the Potomac Primaries rolled in showing her defeat…

slax   February 27th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

it's impossible to know where obama really stands because he has nothing to show. i for one do not trust him and his arrogance irks me. i like people who are honest and straightforward; i have no use for smooth-talkers. we don't need another do-nothing president people!!! one more reason to vote mccain in the general.

MB   February 27th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Am I the only one who sees Obama's newness to politics as a good thing? I know experience is great, but doesn't this give him less time to have been corrupted by Washington? Also, it seems like Hillary is pulling out all the stops to find things wrong with Obama. As her position gets weaker, the negativity gets stronger. Aren't her own qualities good enough to campaign on, or does she have to keep bashing Obama?

IL VOTERS !!!!!   February 27th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

The most perfect Candidate is HILLARY !!!!!!!
HILLARY has deep feelings for Americans, peoples life, strugle, many issues related to today economy.
Health Care Universal is the most important to provide for everyone, dosn't matter if you're rich or poor !!!!!
I know, that women is more serious, more qualified, strong and smart, to solve many problems.
Obama told to the media, at the beginning, that he need somone to keep his paper in order !!!!!, he may loose it if secretary won't help him to keep in order or to hand him in the time when he needs them!!!!!
Poor organizational skills. NO !!!!!!OBAMA !!!!!!!

HILLARY 2008

GBB   February 27th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

This is Obama's biggest weakness, he deflects and avoids, just like he said in his last question in the Ohio debate, he didn't take action & stand up on congressional involvement in the Terry Schiavo case. I fear this is what we can expect from him, indecisiveness, not acting even when he knows, "like he said", that it's the right thing to do. Will he be weak and slow to make a decision when we need him to most because he wants to be liked and wants everyone to get along, boo hoo, fact is everyone's never going to get along. I'd just as soon Russia, N. Korea, China and others take our leader seriously and not think we're a pushover just because he wants "to get along with everyone". Also, his great oratory skills sure don't show up in the debates do they, another weakness, he can't inspire people unless he's giving speeches. Where's the consistency, with Hillary she is what we see in rallies and debates and no doubt leaders of other countries would take her seriously, that's why white men in this country don't want to vote for her, they say, I'm afraid of Hillary - why? because she means what she says, maybe that's why we need someone like her. Most mod liberals I talk to won't vote Obama, they will go McCain. I'm very liberal, won't vote Obama-I'll always give my vote to Hillary, I won't give up on her because I've never seen her give up on anything, healthcare or her marriage.

Thall999   February 27th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Hillary can't get disclose her taxes because she says she doesn't have time to call an accountant due to her running for President. But you wantt Barack to hold sSentate meetings while running. Shame on all you you! This goes to show why Hillary campaign is a such mess. 35 years of experience and no time to have an accountant or Bill Clinton to make sure their taxes are disclosed. Amazing!!!!!!!!

Jack   February 27th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

So what will he ignore if he is elected. Just because you run for President doesn't mean you should not do the first job you were elected for.

Obama has a lot to answer for. He has not and no one seems to want to ask.

Like her or not, Hillary Clinto has a proven record and clear policy to move America forward. Since when did the President of the United States become like a cheap rip off of American Idol. We need a leader, not a performer.

Randy - Denver   February 27th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Dolores i have written several post they are all in moderation and then just dissappear.. guess CNN wants to appease the Clintonistas more than they want a true discussion

Donna   February 27th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

I knew it all along, Obama does not have the goods to be president. He talks about we should have never been in a war in Iraq and this is correct. But the war we should have been in and are in Afghanistan,"He heads a commitee that has oversight of that war and he does nothing. This is a outrage! Down with Obama

Obamacan!   February 27th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

The Hillary camp just doesn't get tired of going negative, does it? How much has Clinton kept up with her duties after starting her campaign. It just happened that Obama was elected on the Chair when he was on the campaign trail - so Hillary: OBVIOUSLY he didn't hold a hearing. Stop limping around and go home.

Obama '08

Obama is the truth   February 27th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

The man has had to put his whole life on hold to run againest the Clinton Machine ..no one would have time when you start off fighting an uphill battle againest one of the most popular last names in politcs…you clinton supporters are patathic at best ..your reaching for straws trying to find any way possible to cast shade on Obama…you still haven't learned that Hilary is unelectable she is no better then John McCain…how you gonna autorize a war then turn around talking about you didn't want to…Hilary Clinton is a non factor in this elction right now..had this been Obama people would have been screaming for him to drop out when he lost his 11th in a row….all you Clinton fools are 2 faced….

John, Las Vegas, NV   February 27th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Hmmmm, maybe, just maybe, there was nothing worth meeting about related to Europe. Let's face it, they don't help us nearly as much as we help them.

Josh   February 27th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

This is laughable considering Hillary has been in the Senate for a full term plus a couple of more years, and what has she accomplished?

as President Sen. Obama would obviously have much more leeway to bring about REAL change in Afghanistan then chairing a meeting.

Obama 08

Chris from Ohio   February 27th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

You can't have it both ways. You say he's all talk. Meetings are about talk. His role is to tell Pres. Bush what he should be doing. He did that and Bush ain't listening. Therefore, Obama decided to take some ACTION and run for President. Just like everyone is holding meetings and waiting for numbers to come in to let us know if the economy is bad. Duh…the economy is bad. We don't need no stinkin meeting to know this. This just shows how bad things have gotten for the Clinton team. Her argument is he shouldn't be President because he didn't hold meetings. There wouldn't be a need for the meeting if Clinton and people like her would not have voted for this war. Obama knows what is going on in Afghanistan.

Voice of Reason   February 27th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Wow, lots of Clinton supporters on this thread. I have to say, this doesn't seem like a big deal to me at all; I think chairing an oversight meeting is far less important than, say, voting on the FISA bill, which Hillary failed to carve time into her schedule for.

If you don't think a presidential campaign is pretty consuming, you should really fault Hillary for failing to release her tax returns before the primary. Releasing things isn't that hard.

But, I suppose most people's minds are already made up, and if they're Hillary supporters, they'll take whatever they can get.

James   February 27th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Didn't Hillary say in this same debate that she was too busy running for president to release her tax return? A tax return that has more importance in light of the fact that a.) she shares finances with Bill Clinton, b.) she lent her campaign $5 million, and c.) Bill received some money through his work in Europe getting mining rights for a supporter.

I think it is a case of pot and kettle. Especially since it's not like she's been doing anything but running for President either.

Arturo Roque   February 27th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

You people are ignorant if you believe that Clinton would make a better president than Obama. You complain about politicians being corrupt and always taking money from the special interests and when something fresh and real like Obama comes along you go to the name that you are more familiar which is Clinton. Obama is being attacked on petty things. Things that hold no purpose in attacking. He has been chairman for just 2 months. I take it back..there is a purpose in attacking him on petty things. It is the only things that the Clinton campaign is able to attack!!!!!! I might not know a lot about Obama but I know enough to know that I would choose him over a power hungry politician who would do anything to get into the presidency including faking a tear on camera!!!!!!….How is that for integrity!

kris_TEXAN_democrat   February 27th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

IT'S A BULL'S EYE MADAME PRESIDENT…if he is really COMMITTED in pursuing a HIGHER office or the HIGHEST OFFICE in the WORLD, he should finish all the works first before leaving them behind…so that in the future when things get WORST he could defend his STAND on an ISSUE and not make any more ALIBIS…God Bless AMERICA and God Bless Her Excellency HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON…(i hope this will be posted)

Kris - A Proud Democrat

Christina   February 27th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Isn't there something seem kind of odd about that commitee? Since there is no officail meeting one would probably think they have no kind of power anyway. Hillary is all talk behind people's back but when she see people face to face she talk all nice wow she is brave.

Frank   February 27th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

If Obama is the president of the United States, would he spend another one and half year in campaining for next term without doing anything? Oh Yeah, Maybe!!! We do not need this absent president.
I am in Ohio, I will no way to vote for him

Barack Supporter   February 27th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Wow. Its amazing that Billary Clinton is so desperate to get some type of leverage in an obviously one sided election that she could find somethign as menial as this. Answer this question. What has Clinton done during her WHOLE presidential campaign towards the good of the american people? or is she just focusing on the campaign herself? or her thought of taking over the world! seems absurd, but if she's anything, thats it. LOL

YES WE CAN!!!!
YES WE CAN!!!!!
YES WE CAN!!!!!!

REMEMEBR, TAKE CARE OF YOUROWN HOUSE BEFORE YOU TRY TO TAKE CARE OF THE WHITE HOUSE!

Obama is the one!   February 27th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

For the love of God Hillary, how will Obama not holding a hearing make *you* a better President? I am tired of your whining. Is that what you'll do against foreign countries if you are (which is highly unlikely) the President?

Go Home.

Bill Jay   February 27th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Love Hillary……………………………………………….

Elizabeth   February 27th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

What is the problem with American that talking the issues and being a "politician" have become taboo only for the candidate that wants to focus on the issues. The media is very one sided and it is an insult to those of us who want to hear what Obama actually has done or is doing to deserve the highest office in our nation. Resume for resume, solution for solution, he is an under achiever. Hillary needs to pull a Ross Perot and pull out the resume chart, he simply isn't qualified and right now we need solutions.

JH   February 27th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

The Obama people see this as stupid. I'm sure Clinton hasn't missed a thing in the senate this past year. Oh that FISA vote….

HJB   February 27th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Just in case anyone is wondering, this is a tactic by Clinton to avoid her incredibly shady past. Suspiciously dead collegues, voting for bills because it was "the best she could get" instead of just voting no, shady supporters conveniently showing up in Mexican prisons when she doesn't want anyone to know about them. These are all things that have been conveniently swept under the carpet.
Do your research BEFORE you blindly support this woman.

Cindy   February 27th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

How many subcommittee meetings have other presidential hopefuls run since announcing their bid for the Whitehouse?

Dave   February 27th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Dolores asks where are the Obama people on this one?

We are here, but CNN deletes our posts so that they can continue to try to stilt this contest which ever way they feel like leaning today.

Tony in Chicago   February 27th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

How ridiculous…. How much "Senate Related" work do you think Hillary has done since the campaign has started. I will answer that for her — NONE. This is true for all candidates who are running full-time for office in tough campaigns. She said in the debate she only gets a couple of hours of sleep, which is probably true for him. This is actually Silly…

TED   February 27th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

I can't believe this were are his supporters? sometimes i think i'm going crazy the media choses to forget that over ten million democrats voted for hillary. Last night was the last straw you had to be blind not to realize she nailed and commanded the debate who cares about smiles and stupid talk our economy is failing what we need is a brilliant fighter and no one is better than hillary ! but of course the media keeps saying she didn't knock it out! what did they want her to do punch obama or tell him you anwser the question on russia and then she'd be called some other nasty thing.
c'mon let's help her voice be heard let's be clear no one can accuse hillary of being weak he agrees with everything she says copies all her policies and yet he gets the good grade from tim russet seriously?> am i just plain crazy or are they seriously sinking her minute by minute????????????????

rob from Ohio   February 27th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Chairperson has a nice ring…..a perfect job for Hillary once she loses . NEW LEADERSHIP! It can't be stopped fellow Dems.

Mario   February 27th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

A good point, except he does have a valid excuse. Running for President is much more time consuming than any of us know, way more than a 9-5 job. I doubt anybody would be able to hold any meetings given that grueling travel schedule, etc. Anyways, I am sure that Hillary has some similar situations.

Randy - Denver   February 27th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Do ANY of you honestly believe that ANYTHING said in a committee meeting will change things? Resident Bush has stated again and again that HE IS THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF and WILL NOT TAKE ORDERS FROM CONGRESS so other than GRANDSTANDING, which Ms. Clinton thinks is action, what do you think could be accomplished??? of course as has happened to my last five post on this subject it will dissappear into the nothingness of "in moderation" and than poof it will be gone never to see the light of day as CNN continues their unabashed support of Ms. Clinton during this campaign

Keisha Thompson   February 27th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

If Obama wins the nomination, I'll vote for McCain. I am a democrat and I am Black. However, I don't think that Obama is ready to be the president. This country has so many problems that need to be addressed and I don't think that Obama is ready. If he had Hillary's experience, then I'd vote for him. But, he's not ready to take on what will probably be the hardest presidency in many years. No amount of touchy feely pep talk is going to change that. We should be voting for the most qualified person and it's just that simple. I've always thought McCain was an okay guy. Yes, he's Republican, but he's an Arizona republican, which is pretty moderate. I'm a pretty moderate democrat and so I don't think we differ that much. Most importantly, the democrats lost the last two elections to a guy that is totally incompetent. I do not want the first Black president to fail. Not to mention, I don't want the next democratic president to fail because if she/he does, then we'll never get the office back because Republicans will go on and on about how it's the democrats fault for all the problems. I'd rather suffer for four more years and get a chance at another qualified candidate.

Damon   February 27th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

You know what? You win!
Obama didn't hold an inquiry into Afganistan while he was a chair on this committee, and by definition (sarcasm in case you didn't get it) he would lead the country into the dirt because he can only talk and not deliver.

I think I captured the gist of what you are saying. But really.
What does Hillary have to show for herself over the last 18 months or so? not much
What is the difference between thier issues? not much
What is the difference between how they act? TONS!!

PJ   February 27th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Clinton has shown too much erratic behavior (outbursts against Obama during her rallies but nice and calm during debates) where as observing Obama, he maintains a calm demeanor during his rallies and during the debate. Another point - experience in the govt. is not necessarily the best indicator of success, a calm head is needed during these times. Observe Clinton as this race continues and I'd wager that her demeanor deteriorates. If she can't handle the stress of running for President, who says she can handle the stress of being President. More importantly, make sound judgements that will bring us out of the various messes we are in.

Don, Rochester, NY   February 27th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Amazing, only ONE comment from an Obama supporter and he doesn't even make a good case. Obama needs to be continually called out on this sort of thing. "Too busy running for the Presidency" is not a good excuse. If you were "too busy running for re-election" when a terrorist attack happened, would you just leave it to others to deal with?

Stop the bickering!   February 27th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

has your opponent Hillary learned anything from the last two debates. She got booed not once, but twice. That should tell you people something.

I would like to pose this question:

Has anyone stop to think how two people can divide a nation? I'll tell you why. If this race would have stayed positve -we would all be cheering on our candidate and not doing all this bickering. BUT, thanks to Sillary Hillary, she just can run a positve campaing based on her record. If she has so much eperience, why doesn't she just talk about that. Why does she fell the need to be petty all the time.

This would fall into the category of- THings that make you go HMMMM.

HILLARY RELEASE YOUR TAX RETURNS!

Robert Bauer   February 27th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

My goodness, it looks like all of the Hillary supporters are about to start stomping their little feet, and holding their collective breath 'til they all turn blue. But, it will all be to no avail. Hillary Clinton represents an age and a style of politics that's being swept into the trash can where it belongs. Her most recent display of grasping at straws, is merely part of the death rattle of her misguided campaign. The failure of these sorts of campaign tactics proves that she, and her remaining supporters have completely missed the point. She hasn't got a clue what Americans are yearning for, and she fails to see that it's exactly her type of "experience" that has no place in the future.

JC   February 27th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

All this talk about Hillary being so great and nothing to back it up with. Pot calling the kettle.

Jean, CANADA   February 27th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Hillary…..Time for a nap!!!!! You have yet to choose what personality you will show up with!! GET REAL!!!

You are far from being presidential; Your knowledge on foreign relations is minimal at best and what little you do you have has accomplished what???

Why don't you stick to the issues…..better yet just keep doing what your doing by pestering Barack with your childish and non substansive comments…you'll find what your looking for….a front row seat at President Barack Obama's inauguration.

OBAMA 08/12

Fay   February 27th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

All the Obama people (such as myself) are tired of responding to the petty things the Ms. Clinton always focuses on. I figured she would start grasping at something else. I'm through with talking about a Kindergarten 60 year old woman.

BG - Texas   February 27th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

This is very old news. So why didn't HRC pounce on BO from day 1 of the campaign. One would think that 'making/influencing' change is more important than just talking about it. If HRC loses, it certainly won't be because she wasn't qualified. Worst job of campaign managing I've ever seen in my 65 years of life. Hope we won't regret it like we did with Gore and say that HRC would have made a great president years from now.

Karen in CO   February 27th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Amazing criticism from a woman who is apparently too busy running for President to have time to find her tax return and release it…

Jessi, Fl   February 27th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Hillary said in the same debate she's too busy campaigning to release her own tax information, or other documents from her time as First Lady. She knows how wrapped up a person can get in the campaign. And obviously they should both place their Senate commitments as top priorities, but it doesn't appear either one is doing that. Hillary has missed important Senate business while on the campaign trail, too.

Darren P   February 27th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

And yet she couldn't even bother to stop campaigning to return to Washington and vote for removing the telecom immunity language from a bill. If that's not enough, she's currently too busy to release income tax returns. This sounds more than slightly hypocritical.

Beverly   February 27th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Obama wanted to beef up his resume without doing the work.
I call this more hot air.

GO LOU   February 27th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Way to go Lou Dobbs! Just heard a minute or so blurb from you about this! I know I'll be watching at 7:00! Sen. Obama needs to answer this question, along with many others that haven't been approached with yet. You know, he DOES need to be handled with kid gloves.

And FINALLY… Lou Dobbs validates the fact that Hillary Clinton got the short end of the stick at the debate last night.

Take that all you Hillary haters who seem to be pretty slim on this post. Wonder why?

ella   February 27th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Well lets stop the bickering and head to the polls on March 4th, if you are a HRC supporter you vote for her and if you are an Obama supporter you vote for him. Even if Obama had all the credentials in the world people would still of complained. The question we need to ask is how much experience does one need to run the white house. If you are comfortable voting for HRC then go ahead, if you want Obama vote for him. Lets just keep this civil and then unite

Obama 08   February 27th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

I am tired of democrats saying "I will vote for McCain if Hillary isn't the nominee". Obama and Hillary overlap on majority of their issues. And do you even know McCain's agenda?? Bombing Iran, staying 100 years in Iraq, no knowledge of the economy so a sure recession, wishing leaders of other countries die and I could go on and on - Is that what you want?

JUDY   February 27th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

GLAD TO HEAR CNN REPORT THE DEBATE WAS ONE SIDED AND NOT FAIR TO MRS CLINTON

Obama Supporter   February 27th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Now that we have had all the posting from the Clinton campaign. Lets ask how much has Hill done in the past 6 or 7 months I have looked and its a lot of "hat and no cattle". A vote for Hillary is a vote for the same old thing! Give dream a chance VOTE OBAMA!!!!!!

sam   February 27th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

running for president does take a lot of time and he has only been the chairman for a year so why are people surprised?

OBAMA 08!!!!!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   February 27th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Who cares about a meeting about a meeting.

Santayana2008   February 27th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

All hat…no cattle… SHAME ON YOU, BARACK OBAMA

TED   February 27th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

i was choking on laughter??????????? when the question regarding russia came up the guy had no clue which by the way is not the end of the world because they barely have time to sleep. But what was sad was that he pretended to have known even though his eyes begged her to anwser . He nicely agrees as he usually does and then adds another bush jab which automatically makes everyone happy.
I've given up on the media for awhile now I too watched every moment of each debate and for someone not to realize that it would be inhumane for hillary not to be frustrated is simply naive.

I have no problem with obama as a human being or race issue he seems like a good guy my problem with him is much more serious.
He's saying i'm superior to all of you my politics are new and we don't do sleazy. The clinton campaign has pointlessly pointed out that he flip flops and is all talk and very little substance but instead of being examined they get criticized and clinton degraded.

Thomas For Hillary   February 27th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Damon please, regardless of his running for president, he still has responsibilities. Hillary is still doing her job, why can't her? More and more he is showing he is all talk and no action, that is a form of action to take to back up his talk, but he hasn't done it.

I am praying for you Hillary, cause if Obama gets the nod, we are in trouble.

Linda Montgomery   February 27th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Why don't we see how much Clinton has accomplished in the Senate in the last year? Obama has done more in his tenure than she has. He also served two terms in the Illinois state Senate and accomplished much there. His has been able to bring transparency to government and has beefed up ethics. He voted on the very important telecommunications bill while campaigning and Hillary was in Washington on that day but didn't show up to vote. I think he can bring about more change by becoming President. Also, you don't know what plans he has for this when he does have more power.

Rom   February 27th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Look who's talking!!
Yesterday during the debate u stated being too busy with your campaign is on the reasons why u don't release your tax return yet !!! r u kidding us?
so u do know something about campaign business !!!
Nobody is perfect, I am not disapproving anything this article is saying about Obama. However, he's definitely more trustful and sincere than u, u and dirty politics are synonym.
Dear Hillary, you'd rather win Texas and Ohio next week otherwise u are done !!!

Obama supporter   February 27th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

I am black and Obama supporter but I find it very offensive for the way Obama supporters plus the medis especially CNN has manipulated to damage what the Clintons have done for this country and as that matter black.
Let's be frank, I won't like to have a president, who will abandon his duty for the country because he has to be on the road to campaign for re-election.
Obama has to get his act together and do the right thing for the country rather than making unnecessary excusses for everything he does or he will lose my vote.

Joe   February 27th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

One of the reasons I support Obama is his principle that "He will not engage in dirty politics."

All Hillary can do is try to produce negative images of Obama, and it's not going to work. Barrack will stay true to focusing on the people of the United States need in a president.

As Obama says, "It's silly season in politics now."

Keep up with the negative campaign, Hillary, it's not going to work.

Sure   February 27th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

What has Hillary done?

Obama has often used full committee hearings to express his opposition to the Iraq war or his concern about the Bush administration's policy toward Iran.

In January 2007, he sharply questioned Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on why the U.S. wouldn't consider a drawing down U.S. troops if inaction by the Iraqi government continued. Later that month, he voted for a committee proposal to condemn President Bush's plans to increase troops strength in Iraq as "not in the national interest."

"We are past the point where we can simply take it on good faith from the president that this will work," he said of the president's troop buildup.

He proposed separate legislation that would have required troop withdrawals to begin that spring. Later that year, he introduced a measure intended to prevent a potential conflict with Iran. But like many of the anti-war proposals on Capitol Hill, neither measure received a vote.

In another committee hearing, Obama voiced skepticism about Biden's suggestion that the Baghdad government could achieve peace by giving more autonomy to its provinces, which are divided along sectarian lines.

The question is whether "we should be initiating (strategy), as opposed to letting that unfold as a consequence of us putting more pressure on the Iraqis to figure out their problems," Obama said.

M Cecil   February 27th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Sen. Clinton is chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Superfund and Environmental Health. She took that over in January 2007, the same time that Obama took over the European Subcommittee.

So, how many hearings has Sen. Clinton's subcommittee held? Three. Two of them called by Wingnut Jim Inhofe. How many of those three hearings in 13 months has Sen. Clinton attended? One.

Perhaps she's been busy running for President…

Adam   February 27th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Dear Obama…go run a meeting, if you can handle that, maybe I'll vote for you.

If not, GO HILLARY!

anja   February 27th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Look again at Hilleray Clinton's character. See how many faces she shows. , if you trust her, you can not be serious!!

Angie   February 27th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

The media is having a love affair with Obama. They ask tough, critical questions of other candidates and almost stir things up to make them look worse. On the other hand, they jump to Obama's aid when anyone says anything against him.

Hillary has highlighted MAJOR differences in their plans, policies and proven record of accomplishments. Now, she has provided information regarding Obama's do-nothing activity on his actual job in the Senate. His excuse that he has ONLY been chair of the committee since January 2007 is lame. That is OVER a year ago. He is about getting IN to office, not about doing the job.

Hillary waited, when she had an opportunity to run in 2004 because she had committed to completing that first term in office. She did, and was re-elected. She is the one who honors commitments.

When the smoke and mirrors are lifted, will we have "elected" just an ordinary person who looks pretty and talks nicely?

SecondSage   February 27th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

He started chairing that committee in January of 2007, right when he started his campaign. He will do more for NATO and Afganistan when he becomes President. If Hillary drops out a race she won't win he can take some time to hold a meeting while gearing up for McCain.

Darren P   February 27th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

And yet she couldn't even bother to stop campaigning to return to Washington and vote for removing the telecom immunity language from a bill. If that's not enough, she's currently too busy to release income tax returns. This sounds more than slightly hypocritical.

Dolores - caught in moderation purgatory.

Mary   February 27th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Didn't Hillary fail to appear for the FISA vote? Whereas Obama made time to go vote on it?

What else has Hillary been neglecting on Capitol Hill while she's been out stumping the vote?

JOEY D   February 27th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

YEAH CLINTON SUPPORTERS! NOT.. OBAMA WAS TO BUSY LIKE CLINTON IS TO BUSY TO DO HER TAX RETURNS…. ANSWER THAT PLEASE.

Teresa C   February 27th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Thank You LOU DOBBS!!!! At least someone in CNN can see how the media has been so unfair to Hillary.. I have been posting comment after comment about Media bias. I will say though that msnbc has really been worse than others. Shame, shame ,shame, doesn't the media realise Hillary does have supporters

Kthegreat   February 27th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

To Dolores, the Obama people are out on the campaign trail! I will NEVER vote for clinton but i have to say she has a point here. I would just like to know how many oversights/accomplishments she has made on the arms services committee since january of 2007. and while u are at it, can you name any of her accomplishments as a senator.

I am not for Obama either, just an indepenent who wanted Edwards to win. PLEASE CNN, POST THIS.

FELIX AKWARANDU   February 27th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

The media has refused to tell Americans who Barak Obama is and what he has done that would make Americans believe he would bring the change Americans are looking for. The media wants to nominate and elect Obama at the expense American people. If Obama wins the nomination, i will vote for Ralph Nader in general election. No Hillary no democrat in the white house come 2009. Go Hillary. You are the solution.

Ray - NJ   February 27th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

OMG..CNN calling Obama out and then posting pro Hillary comments.

THE SKY MUST BE FALLING!!!!!!!!!!!

no obama EVER   February 27th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

we've seen already how he will put everything aside except his running for the presidency. and then they say Hillary is power monger.

obama is just for him.

Ken Austin, TX   February 27th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I can't believe you people that are actually stating that this is a "good point, Hillary." Are you kidding me? That is a weak argument. Hillary wants to bash Obama for not holding a hearing because he was "too busy running for President", but yet she used the same excuse for not turning over her tax returns. Thank you.

HC GO HOME   February 27th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Take a page from a famous actor, and GO HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA TODAY
OBAMA TOMORROW
OBAMA 08

Scientific   February 27th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Right here, Dolores. Present and accounted for.

This stuff is so "inside-baseball", as they say. This is what grasping at straws looks like, folks. I don't dislike Hillary, but her campaigning needs a lot of work.

It's not good that he hasn't had a hearing, but I'm not so sure this is as big of a deal as the Clinton supporters here seem to think. Also, it's not as if she doesn't have her holes on the legislative front - Obama's legislative accomplishments in his short time in the U.S. Senate are more voluminous and significant than hers have been. (And I voted for her in New York in 2000.)

MelanieL   February 27th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Damon, you are so wrong on this - check out what some of the European newspapers are saying about this - they are surprised that he hasn't set foot in Europe since he became chairman. This from a man who talks about "healing the world", what a great way to be forging the alliances he would need as President if he is serious about Afghanistan.

NATO troops serving in Afghanistan are under real pressure. Some countries aren't pulling their weight - USA, Canada and UK troops are taking all the hits, and we need leadership to persuade the other countries to let their soldiers engage against the taliban and to increase their numbers. If Obama is flaky on this, a vital position, it doesn't indicate that he takes the responsibilities he already has very seriously - it certainly shows that we shouldn't be giving him any more. Don't try and excuse the inexcusable.

Gantrick Monday   February 27th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

When he is elected in November maybe he will offer the chairmanship position to Clinton, since she won't have anything else to do and seems so concerned about it.

I can't wait until Tuesday when he shuts her down in Ohio and Texas. Polls already show that he is only 6 points behind her in Pennsylvania as of today. Only a couple of weeks ago she was ahead by like 20 points, and he hasn't even set foot in PA yet.

Sounds like a familiar trend, doesn't it?

Seriously, who wants to listen to this woman for four whole years every single day whining and complaining? Not this woman, not me.

Obama 08′

julie   February 27th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Wow! Sounds like all you Clintonites are running scared. Give me a list of the things that Hillary has done since she started running for president.

Obama-man   February 27th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Sorry Hill, but this approach isn't going to do much for your campaign either. It like he's rubber and you're glue. Bye Hill.

Billary Huckabee   February 27th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Care to tell me the last time Senator Clinton attended an Armed Services Committee meeting or where she was on the TelCom vote, when she ran out of town before the vote? Careful Clinton quacks…this is a loaded question!!!

Next week will not get her fast enough to put an end to the Clinton Silly Season of Politics…Texas and Ohio, please end it for her and send her back to Carpet bag in New York!!!

These real times require REAL LEADERSHIP AND JUDGEMENT from DAY 1 - VOTE OBAMA!!!

Jackie   February 27th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Finally, CNN you see the light!!! There is FINALLY transparency in Barach!!!

Hillary is the most prepared and a fighter…..for all of us!!

Thank you CNN…..I have hope for you yet!!

Cheers to our gal Hillary!! You go girl!

Joanna   February 27th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Hillary scored last night and many other times, as an experienced, dedicated candidate but you sure wouldn't know that through the reporting by the media. Meanwhile Obama, neglecting his primary job — that of being a Senator, continues to get rave reviews from the media. Not kosha guys!

Shame on the media. If you don't think the general public is not aware of what's going on with the media's lopsided support for Obama, you're not very bright. The media is making it very clear who they want for President and in doing so you damage a democratic process which is already fragile.

Shame on you. What a disservice you do to this country.

HILLARY — HANG IN THERE NO MATTER WHAT. YOU'VE GOT THE RIGHT STUFF!

JW in Houston   February 27th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

This is another last ditch effort by Hillary to try to deflect the incompetent campain that she running.

During the debate Obama responded to that. He stated that he only became chair at the beginning of this presidential campaign. It is not like he was the chair his entire time in the Senate. Hillary knows that and I am sure that Obama will once again reply to her and make it blow up in her face like he always does.

Some of you Hillary supporter are laughable in your responses. Ignoring all of Hillary's faults. I love how she said in the debate last night how she was always critical of NAFTA and the the truth was revealed and she did not have a response. She was praising it as recent as 2004.

Stick a fork in her. She is done.

Lena   February 27th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Didn't she say that she couldnt release her taxes because she was too busy running for president?

Yes, she did.

So if she's too busy to do that, then why isnt his a valid excuse? He has never claimed to have held meetings or dispatched NATO. He has never used his chairmanship as "experience", so I don't see an issue here.

CNNmoderation_post_this_one   February 27th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Look who's talking!!
Yesterday during the debate u stated being too busy with your campaign is on the reasons why u don't release your tax return yet !!! r u kidding us?
so u do know something about campaign business !!!
Nobody is perfect, I am not disapproving anything this article is saying about Obama. However, he's definitely more trustful and sincere than u, u and dirty politics are synonym.
Dear Hillary, you'd rather win Texas and Ohio next week otherwise u are done !!!

LINDA   February 27th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Hillary asked last night at the debate why she is always asked the questions first….MSnbc doesn't understand why!!!! I'll tell you why….Hillary wants the news media to asked him the questions first so America can see Obama can't really answer complicated questions….He needs Hillary to answer first then that gives him feedback as to what to say….He comes back with 'I agree with Hillary" Well I hope the news media looks back at some of the debates and see what we have all been seeing…..Hilllary…. answer the question then Obama knows what to say….HELLO anyone home…GO HILLARY GO

Mike, Cleveland, OH   February 27th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

I admit I am very excited about the Obama campaign, although, I'm not yet committed to either Dem candidate. Tell me, though, what chairmanships does Hillary hold and what have they accomplished over the same time period, say January 2007? This is an honest question, as I can still be persuaded

madeleine   February 27th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

There is no doubt and there should be no surprise that presidential candidates have no time to do their job as usual while running for president.
I wonder how much Clinton has accomplished in the past 12 months. I would venture to say "not much".

Darth Vadik, CA   February 27th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

"ALL TALK" seems to be the talking point here, I'm guessing a lot of freepers pretending to be for Hillary.

Let me answer you with this:

In 8 years in Illinois Senate Obama has sponsored and cosponsored over 820 bills.

in 4 years in the US Senate Obama has offered 152 bills and has cosponsored 427 bills.

I would put the detailed bill breakdown, but the darn CNN wont post them. What is up with that.

Lena   February 27th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Hold on,

Didn't she say that she couldnt release her taxes because she was too busy running for president?

Yes, she did.

So if she's too busy to do that, then why isnt his a valid excuse? He has never claimed to have held meetings or dispatched NATO. He has never used his chairmanship as "experience", so I don't see an issue here.

sk   February 27th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Damon,
He is the chair and has not held a meeting. Meetings generally do not take place without the head (chair).

Rick   February 27th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Damon, the fact is he has convened NO policy hearings since he took over as its chairman last January.

Obama could have examined a wide variety of urgent matters, from the role of NATO in Afghanistan and Iraq to European energy policy and European responses to climate change — and of course, the undermining of the foundations of the Atlantic alliance by the Bush administration. There is, indeed, almost no issue of current global interest that would have fallen outside the subcommittee's purview.

I think that this at least points up the conflict between ambition and experience and has raised questions about his candidacy for me.

It Is What It Is ...   February 27th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Politics is not Arithmetic … It's Chemistry.

Wait Til Obamas' Campaign Report Comes Out This Month …

1 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 + Donors ………. and the Month is Not Over.

Maybe Senator Clinton Can Head Up That Committee With All the Free Time She's Going to Have Soon. For 35 Years of Riding On Her Husbands Name … You'd Think She Would Know How N-O-T to Mis-Manage Funds and Run a Campaign Into the Ground.

I'm Sure She's Happy to Have You Folks. After All … Who Else Is Going To D-o-n-a-t-e Their Money So She Can Get Back the Money She L-O-A-N-E-D her Campaign.

(And Then You Folks Say Obama is the One "Selling a Dream" …. Yea Right …

Darth Vadik, CA   February 27th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

"ALL TALK" seems to be the talking point here, I'm guessing a lot of freepers pretending to be for Hillary.

Just go away freepers.

Lena   February 27th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Perhaps we should talk about the fact that she promised to create 200 000 new jobs in Buffalo THREE years ago and has not fulfilled her promise to the extent that there is a net LOSS of 30 000 jobs.

Yes, let's talk about that promise.

Proud to be American...   February 27th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

I Can't wait to see what he DOESN'T do as president if he makes it that far!!! GO HILLARY!!!!!

E.Richards   February 27th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Hillary Clinton may be very educated, but she is hardly the kind of stateswoman we want to represent us at home and abroad. She is not to be trusted. She will stop at nothing to get into the White House again, even if she has to illicit sympathy.

If Obama misses an opportunity to get something done in order to focus on something else of similar importance, there is no reasone why he cannot delegate. That's what management is all about.

Hillary may be bright, but her personality is certainly not suited for president of a great country like the USA.

Tati   February 27th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

where are all the Obama people?

voting

American abroad   February 27th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

I find it interesting that Senator Clinton said that she didn't have enough time to arrange for the release of her tax returns (which I presume isn't done by her in person), yet she and her supporters blame Senator Obama for beeing busy on his Campaign for the past two months. But you know what, she probably thinks that if he would have gave more time to that committee, she would have done better in the last 11 primaries.

Lena   February 27th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Perhaps we should talk about the fact that she promised to create 200 000 new jobs in Buffalo THREE years ago and has not fulfilled her promise to the extent that there is a net LOSS of 30 000 jobs.

Yes, let's talk about that promise…

kerry d   February 27th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

and hillary is the chairperson of what commiteeor sub-, and has held how many hearings?

gerry   February 27th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

This is a mistake by obama.He should haveactivated his committee.

But these committees are driven by a process, almost a standard process.If one checks closely, one will see very little difference between this and other similar committees.And Mrs.Clinton knows this.

Robert James   February 27th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Why do all of the presidential candidates tell us all of the ideas they will enact when they become president, but, none have tried any of these while in Congress. Should we not look at their past record of voting to see where they stand, instead of words that go nowhere. Obama is blasted for his lack of issue stand in Illinois, Clinton argues that she has " leadership skills", but, held no security clearance or had any hand in her husbands work. McCain has actually been in the military & may understand it better, but, since being a POW, he puts TOO much emphasis on the war, to tell us what else he may do. Let's broaden the issues & what can actually be done & why they think we shoulld elect them. SHOW us why your different. SHOW us why you would be the better choice.

SAM - CommonSense   February 27th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Hillary failled miserably on healthcare after 8yrs as co-president. Now, its her big-deal case! Obama has not help meetings on Europe in the senate after roughly a year of chairing that committe..big deal? He's not been doing anything less during that period either, Europe is just fine now.. the Euro is much more valuable than our dollar. He's running to take power from Bush-McCain so that with the authority of the president, Americans can work to take back the American Dream! Get your priorities right Billarians!

bob East   February 27th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

This is not a new issue. If you listne to the debates he tlaks about all he has sponsored in the senate yet you cannot find a single bill that has his nname as anything other than a supporter.
The record is clear- he was an activist. He was a state legislator who had time to write a book and run for US Senate in the few years he was there and now hee is a US Senator that has had time to write yet another book and promote it and plan a campaign he admits started in January 2007. When has he done his job as a Senator?
He is the chairman of a subcommittee? It's seems to be an empty chair.
What will he do as President except meet with world leaders and run for re-election? And just what wil that third book be about anyway?
I am old enough to remeber both Kennedy's and Mr Obama you are not John (or Robert) Kennedy!

Adam   February 27th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Dolores:

The Obama people aren't here because there is nothing to slam Hillary about. This is 100% true and they have to hide from it.

Peter Kavanagh   February 27th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

wow did you people jump all over this one lol . You people just don't get it people want a change .We are suffering from Clinton fatigue and want Obama .

Now she is saying the press is biased . When Bill started to attack J.D. Roberts was on CNN talking about the latest round in the feud between the "Clinton's" and the "obama's" . Funny I didn't hear Michele call Hillary's campaign a "fairy tale" .

Barrack will blow her out big time Tues. its over

Red   February 27th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

To answer Delores' question on where the Obama people are—

Weer n ur puter, laffin at u n ur candidate.

Best go check the Congress website and see if ANY meetings have been held. He said he hadn't held any about Afghanistan, not about anything at all. Go check, then get back to me, k?

Lena   February 27th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Perhaps we should talk about the fact that she promised to create 200 000 new jobs in Buffalo THREE years ago and has not fulfilled her promise to the extent that there is a net LOSS of 30 000 jobs.

Yes, let's talk about that promise!!!!

Hmmm, 230 000 jobs gone in Buffalo alone. Thanks for your service Senator Clinton! It's been a great help….

Lena   February 27th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Perhaps we should talk about the fact that she promised to create 200 000 new jobs in Buffalo THREE years ago and has not fulfilled her promise to the extent that there is a net LOSS of 30 000 jobs.

Yes, let's talk about that promise!!!!

Hmmm, 230 000 jobs gone in Buffalo alone. Thanks for your service Senator Clinton! It's been a great help.

st louis   February 27th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

The Obama people are watching his numbers and donations go up. Nobody has time for this but Hillary's frantic supporters. Have you notice that John McCain is going after Obama and not Hillary. Have fun posting yourselves. Bye Bye

Bobby   February 27th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

"Dolores
where are all the Obama people on this one?"

to answer your question Dolores, CNN is editing out all the Obama comments so far.

DP   February 27th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Nobody cares this is so so petty.

Patrick   February 27th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

This is kind of off subject but I ask this question in all honesty and am not trying to start a debate. I know both Obama and Hilary want out of Iraq but they both support the war in Afghanistan because we want to stop Al Queda and support a new democracy there; those are the same two reasons why I support staying in Iraq and John McCain. Can someone who supports one of the two democratic candidates and therefore probably is against the war in Iraq please tell me why they continue to support the war in Afghanistan but not Iraq?

Thanks

SLO Bear   February 27th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

At least he made it to the FISA vote. Selfish desperation is not helping the Democratic party or the American people. It's time for superdelegates to close the bar before the damage gets more expensive.

Jim   February 27th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Interesting the one Obama supporter on this blog. I love it….it's petty to expect someone to perform their responsibilities? Ok, it's sleepy time, you can go back to bed now Damon.

TED   February 27th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Go Hillary ! you rock! let the people vote not the media decide our minds! we love you and no matter what they say no one would make usa a better country then you. I'm a white male guy how's that! I got no problem with a woman the guys in my work that have a problem are all weak and insecure with themselves. like there manhood will be replaced. Go Hillary you rock!!!!

DF   February 27th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Dolores&#