Well played Barack!

he is a washington politican. where is my universal healthcare obama? is it with my volunteer social security? guess i wont see retirement or healthcare

Obama won this debate because he didn't whine about who's getting preferential treatment by the media.

Give me a break!!!! Hillary, you do not sit so high in moral standing to criticize Obama, or anyone else for that matter, on such issues. What an astounding phony!!

I believe this was a failed I gotcha attempt by Hillary Clinton that backfired.

Clinton has become ridiculous, and completely irrelevant. This is like Hitler saying he likes Shakespeare. Is Shakespeare supposed to rise from the grave and reject the complement about the quality of his work?? I used to have respect for the Clintons, but it is evaporating quickly…

I reject and denounce Hilary

I loved the answer Obama came back with. I congratulate him on being focused, grounded, powerful and completely presidential. He is quite the man and I hope and pray that he is our next president.

Hilary was right to counsel Obama about the need to
REJECT outright Farrahkan's endorsement. Louis
Farrakhan is a racist and I was pleased to see Obama
agree with Clinton that he needed to REJECT
Farrakhan's endorsement.

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What sort of stupid headline is this? One would think Obama supported Farrakhan. CNN…c'mon! I'm sick of your BS. Obama DID reject Farrakhan…sheesh.

Denounce and Reject: checkmate.

BARACK Obama realyl should just win over Texas and Ohio. Clinton doesnt deserve it cuz all she does is complain about "not going second during debates" and "unfair politics" Its a game. she had every good hand. and she still failed. get off the stage you old fart. Let obama just win it already

Why do they always ask the African American about Louis Farrakhan but they never ask the caucasian about controversial or negative comments that caucasian's make. For instance why didn't they ask Hillary about the "lynching" comments that Bill O'Reilly said about Michelle Obama or what about what the radio personality said today while introducing John McCain to an audience of supporters? I think the question was designed to bring Obama down.

Good.

Reject and denounce.

There is a difference Senator. Rejects means to refuse/spurn. Denounce means to put down. Now, renounce means to give up. Confusion anyone?

WHAT????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama needs to be vetted more. Texas and Ohio need to put the brakes on Obama.

hillary clinton just can't seem to give me one single reason to vote for her. her attempts to tear down obama doesn't sway me at all.

Technically speaking, "denounce" would be a stronger word than "reject" because denouncing someone infers they are not only publicly rejected, but also evil. Key words here, publicly AND evil. Reject doesn't go nearly as far. Hilary needs to get a dictionary if she's going to quibble about definitions.

Clinton just came out for a fight against our next president. Unfortunately for her, Mr. Obama is smart and knows how to keep his composure no matter what.
She is just desperate because she knows that was her last debate on TV with Mr. Obama.

Way to go Mr President

…and we care…why?

I think Barack missed Hillary's point. It isn't merely Farrakhan's negative remarks about Jews/Israel. He should simply (should have done it when it happened btw) reject any support for that racist hate monger. Looks to me like Barack was afraid of ailienating black people and danced around the obvious. Hillary had it right!

I am a practicing Christian. I do not agree with o support Islam. But
the Isamic people here under Farrakan are Americans and they are
voters. Is anybody going to denounce or reject the KKK support?
They don't want Clinton for President that's why its not an issue here.
But whoever they support, is that person going to be asked to reject or
denounce their support?

tonight's debate made one thing clear: clinton represents politics as usual, something we're all sick of, and obama, a new style of politics, where we come together on common causes rather than dividing on intolerances.

Go Hillary. Obama appeared to be ambivalent on this issue, which is not quite acceptable.

As a Jewish American, Obama wasn't quick enough to denounce or reject Farrakhan or even worse, his own Minister Wright. If my rabbi made racist comments, I would walk out of my synagogue and find myself a new one. I find this very troubling.

Obama's answer just like through out the debate was calm and thoughtful. He did very well!

Maybe Clinton and the media should check the definitions of the words "denounce and reject." Denounce is a much stronger word. Get real people

"Minister" is the wrong way to describe Farakkhan…

Hillary: "We cannot let anyone in any way say these things because of the implications that they have, which can be so far reaching.”

So I guess if you become president we can kiss goodbye our right to free speech! We don't have to agree with all statements by all people but they do have the freedom to say what they want. I would rather have someone spewing their gutter thoughts so I know exactly where they stand. The dangerous ones hide behind politacal correctness while doing their damage with subtle actions.

You are not our mother Hillary. You cannot tell us how to speak!

I am saddened by the media's relentless hype of Senator Obama and even after a strong debate, Senator Clinton has once again been put in the position of not only winning a debate, getting her points across but again fight for equal and fair reporting on what she has said and hopes to accomplish as our President.
Her speech the other day at a rally was so dead on regarding the impossible dream that the Obama camp and the media has been relentlessly pushing down the throats of the American people. Its' time to wake up America or we'll have 4 more years of inept, unexperienced, and not to mention a naive President, who is a good man, but actually believes he will perform miracles. We have a long road ahead of us and I hope Texas and Ohio take notice and vote for Senator Clinton.

That title is a complete mischaracterization.

It's very divisive & unnecessary.

ridiculous, hillary jumping in and trying to one up barak. what else can he say to make it clear, denounce is a stronger word than reject. he made his stance very clear than he denounces farakahans support but hillary tried to one up him, get in the last work. very peevish and childish if you ask me. barak handled the situation very well by denouncing and rejecting if you will.

Frankly speaking, I think hillary is taking more clear positions than Obama. I gradually began to understand why Obama was ranked the most liberal senator, even though he argued for himself in this debate. Still, no matter what the rule is, he IS liberal.

Seems as if Obama listens to Clinton… I think she is the best man for the job!

If I were Obama I would have said exactly what he stated about Minister Louis Farrakhan and added that as far as I know he is still an American and is subject to support or oppose anyone he wants to. Afterall, it was Obama's Minister, Jeremiah Wright who made comments about Farrakhan going to Libiya not Obama. I'm sure there are many people who don't agree with everything their Pastor say and do.

Hah, Clinton tried hard to make an issue out of this. But Obama gracefully defused it. Well played Barack!

As if he has any control over what the gunk under his shoe has to say… What a non-issue anyway.

Clinton really made herself look bad in this debate.. Between her comments that "we should ask if Barack is comfortable and needs another pillow", and her flub answer to a question about Russia in which she couldn't say who the new President of Russia is, to this sniping about what the meaning of the word "denouce" is.. It reminds me of Bill Clinton's "depends on the meaning of what the word is, is…", She made herself look like a candidate on the attack..

In stark contrast was a calm, cool, and Presidential acting Barack Obama. He was in command of the facts, seemed in control at all times, and made substantial points on the issues that are important to Ohio and America.

I hope that people think about the choice in this election in Ohio, Texas, Rhode Island and Vermont. The choice between the same old divisive do-anything-to-win politics, or the politics of lifting America up.

The question that prompted this whole rediculousness was idiotic to begin with. The moderator was obviously being provacative and after Barack had clearly and articulately put the subject to rest Tim R. kept pushing it. Then after saying he Denounced Farrakhan, Clinton jumped in for what she clearly thought was a ripe moment for attack. Saying that "rejecting" Farrakhan would somehow be stronger than "denouncing" him. She was trying to paint Barack as an anti-semite and herself as the champion of Isreal. She is the most opportunistic power hungry human being I have ever witnessed. I came into this whole process thinking, "Edwards, Obama, Clinton", any of the 3 would be great for our country. I no longer feel this way about Hillary. I do miss Edwards though.

Boo to Hillary for trying to create an issue!

Kudos to Barack for continuing to take the high road.

GOBAMA!

waffle, waffle, waffle! Russert specifically asked Obama if he would REJECT Farrakhan's praise, why didn't Obama just say YES then, and be done with it? Did you see how he sweated and waffled? Hillary saw a giant opportunity, and rightfully went for it. Obama was clearly nervous, and stuttered , and offered no explanation why the pastor of his chuch, jeremiah wright, whose quote Obama used as a title for his book, has such a close relationship with Farrakhan. I ask you Americans, how can you be OK with this? Has Obama hynotized you to the point that you don't see reason? Farrakhan leads one of the most vile and hateful organizations around. Please protect this country from Obama. it is not too late!

What is going on at CNN? Didn't he say he denounced it? What has happened to your news site? When did it go hate plus?

Shrillary probably thought she scored some points, but the truth is she looked more like Ann Coulter than herself. Obama looked cool and calm, and, I daresay, presidential as he deftly absorbed Hillary's aggressiveness and turned it away, like a kung fu master. Just the way I would want my President to act in a high level negotiation with some irrational nut on on the other side of the table. Very nice, Barack. Thanks, Hillary, for providing the opportunity to Barak.

How many you are old enough to remember when the communist party
endorsed Franklin Roosevelt? I remember his speach. He said he did not ask for this endorsement(he really didn't) but Americans can vote
any way they please.
Why do politicians have to attack oponents with such ridiculous trivial
nonsense.

Hillary Clinton I do believe that you pulled this thing off…….Bravo

This just shows how Obama is able to reach people that other leaders of our country have failed to reach out to. We cannot feel that our country is so great that we don't have to communicate with others. What a myth if anyone believes that and I was born and raised here and don't give the patriotic bull.

He clearly denounced and rejected Farrachan.

COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT?????????????????

I am disappointed at the point that Senator Clinton is trying to make. From a mixed white and black american, let me say this: When you Hillary, start to refuse votes from the KKK, Anti-Jews and any racist community, then you can have this conversation. Did I correctly hear that your family or in-law called out the N WORD numerous times in a racist manner, which your husband pardoned? Are you refusing the vote from that family member?

obama, just one more topic, you had to be schooled on by Hillary!

I think its great that Obama might be held accountable for some of his actions. Its about time that Obama was asked some tough questions

Obama gave her and inch and she took a mile! She smoked him on Farrakhan, Putin successor (whom he knew nothing about), his lack of action on his senate committe involving Afghastan, and every other issue that his only response was, "I totally agree with what Senator Clinton just said." He truely is the "ditto" man. His motto is, "Have teleprompter will travel."

Good Lord…another likeable fool int the White House.

What is his churches ties to Farrakhan? He was certainly hesitant to out and out reject his support. HUMMMMMMMMMM

Okay, it is time to site the dictionary:

denounce - to condemn openly as being evil or reprehensible.

condemn - to express disapproval of, to pronounce judgement against; to sentence, to declare unfit for use.

reprehensible - deserving rebuke or censure.

reject - to refuse to accept, submit to, believe, or make use of.

Look has everyone forgot that Obama is a Professor of Law from Harvard University. If you think "reject" was the correct term, well think again, and go back to school.

""There's no formal offer of help from Minister Farrakhan that would involve me rejecting it," he said. "But if the word 'reject' Senator Clinton feels is stronger than the word 'denounce,' then I'm happy to concede the point, and I would reject and denounce," he said."

I'm kinda confused that this wasn't emphasized in the article or the title. She hardly hit him, it was Brian and Tim that really hit him. He handled Clinton's claim better than I could have imagined.

Obama wins another debate, I can't even listen to the other Clinton because evertime she opens her mouth she lies or back tracks Hey Hillary if your so against the war you should'nt of voted for it in the first place just remember why were in this war anyway it goes back to your scandalists husbands years in office when he did'nt finish Bin Laden off when he had the chance

Obama is trying to be all things to all people. He is very smooth.

As someone who isn't easily lead to foolish conclusion by fear mongering media / politicans - I thought Obama's response on this question was quite good. Especially him making light of Clinton choosing to play politics on this issue.

Hillary is very petty. I am so glad that march 4 will send her home for good. If I had to listen to her long winded begging one more time, I will walk out in front of a bus. She is pathetic.

Too much time is being wasted on petty things. I am glad obama told the reporters to move that to the side. that is why we are in this mess. too much petty. plus

saturday night live petty
just petty petty petty.

Hillary is winning a state. the state of denial.

I love it when Clinton answers a question and Obama says Yeah I agree with that.. I especially loved how she answered the Nafta question, in which he has been tearing her up on, and here he says: " i believe she answered that perfectly" or whatever..

Obama is a joke! im tired of hearing him not have his own answers

Just give Hillary one of Obama traditional dress, and we all have one, then we all be one.

Your idiotic TIcker headline about Clinton hitting Obama on his support for Farrakhan is absolutely outrageous. He does NOT support Farrakhan. He said so tonight, over and over again. Who the hell is writing this crap on your website?

Now I know why I tend to watch MSNBC over CNN during election/debate coverage.

Hillary Clinton needs to access a dictionary.

de·nounce (dĭ-nouns') Pronunciation Key
tr.v. de·nounced, de·nounc·ing, de·nounc·es

1. To condemn openly as being evil or reprehensible. See Synonyms at criticize.
2. To accuse formally.
3. To give formal announcement of the ending of (a treaty).

re·ject /v. rɪˈdʒɛkt; n. ˈridʒɛkt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[v. ri-jekt; n. ree-jekt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object)
1. to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
2. to refuse to grant (a request, demand, etc.).
3. to refuse to accept (someone or something); rebuff: The other children rejected him. The publisher rejected the author's latest novel.
4. to discard as useless or unsatisfactory: The mind rejects painful memories.
5. to cast out or eject; vomit.
6. to cast out or off.
7. Medicine/Medical. (of a human or other animal) to have an immunological reaction against (a transplanted organ or grafted tissue): If tissue types are not matched properly, a patient undergoing a transplant will reject the graft.

noun
8. something rejected, as an imperfect article.

Clearly, denounce is both a strong and appropriate word choice which is not only more forceful, but more accurate.

I wish she would stop playing these games and focus on something substantial.

This pretty seriously misrepresents how that moment occurred.

Senator Clinton attacked after a moderator question on the subject and you leave out Senator Obama's comments about civil rights and the partnership between African-Americans and Jews.

Pretty slimey way to mischaracterize and editorialize with your Ticker.

My summary of tonight's debate they both need each other to take back the White House. Love live America and God Bless America.

First, I don't think Obama's rejection of Farrakhan is sincere. The church he has attended for decades is part of the Black Nationalist movement; it's minister has publicly honored Farrakhan and supported his message. If what he is saying is true, and his own views are different from those of Black Nationalists such as Farrakhan, then why does he attend a "church" whose main points of theology are "liberation and Black Power?" Also, if Obama stands for the polar opposite of such ideas, then why do so many in the Black racist movement support him?

Second, I think this is more than just what Obama supports. Farrakhan and others around him who endorse Obama have publicly said that Hitler was a "great man" and they unanimously call for a black revolution against Whites, who they believe to be "inferior subhumans." If such people support a candidate, it is obviously because they believe that their twisted and perverse racist ideologies can be put into practice by this candidate. In other words, they recognize that he is one of them. As for me, I would rather not have the President of the United States acting as a branch of a movement who claims that the majority of people in this country (whites) are inferior, subhuman, and admire Hitler's methods and ideology.

CNN moderators: I have consistently posted my opinions to these forums, and you consistently leave them out. You never put them in, while allowing most if not all of the pro-Obama individuals to post as much as they want; even if what they say is blatantly false. It's time for fair and balanced moderation.

Denounce: Publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

Reject: Dismiss as inadequate, inappropriate or not to one's taste.

To denounce would appear to be the stronger, and correct, position.

HE HAD SAID THAT HE DENOUNCES THE SUPPORT AND BELIEVES THAT FARRAKHAN'S BELIEFS ARE INAPPROPRIATE AND SHE WANTED HIM TO SAY "REJECT". THERE'S NOT BIT OF A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 2 WORDS AND SHE'S BEING VERY PICKY!

So Hillary wants to restrict free speech?

Not that I would ever agree with Louis Farrakhan but this is a basic tenet of democracy and a free society.

Readers should research Voltaire and Evelyn Beatrice Hall and what they had to say about thinking for yourself.

Hillary would be no better than George Bush with his erosion of the Constitution in the name of fighting terror. That she would say something as ignorant as "we should not let anyone in any way say these things" is a fundamental move away from the freedoms this country was based on. What if Hillary disagrees with you? Is it ok that she would decide that you can't say something?

We aren't talking about yelling fire in a theater. Farrakhan is an idiot about a lot of things but part of letting him spew his hate is letting people realize for themselves what kind of person he is and the value (or lack thereof) of his views.

But allowing anyone to muzzle one person is allowing them to quiet anyone.

I am amazed that Hillary would say such a stupid thing and I pray the press calls her on this repeatedly.

What a stupid distinction. Hillary just wanted her opportunity to go after Obama. Denounce as defined in the dictionary is actually a tougher verb but what's the issue here? Stupid comment for Hillary and stupider to bring this up as an article.

Why is it that the Black candidate always has to answer for what's bad within our race? Is John McCain going to have to answer for Trent Lott's endorsement? I doubt it. The question won't even be posed to him, but Obama has to answer about Louis Farrahkan? Trent Lott supported Strom Thurmond, a blatant segregationist, which is just as inflammatory to Black people as Farrahkan is too Jewish people, however the question is only posed to Obama. And for Hillary to jump in there to fan the flames made me angry at first, and then just made me sad. I thought we'd come further than this…. In the words of Hillary, shame on you Tim Russert and shame on you Hillary for jumping on that racially motivated bandwagon.

The headline needs to change on your ticker.. read the word meaning.. and make the change once for and all..

de·nounce (dĭ-nouns')
tr.v., -nounced, -nounc·ing, -nounc·es.
To condemn openly as being evil or reprehensible. See synonyms at criticize.
To accuse formally.
To give formal announcement of the ending of (a treaty).

or

re·ject (rĭ-jĕkt')
tr.v., -ject·ed, -ject·ing, -jects.
To refuse to accept, submit to, believe, or make use of.
To refuse to consider or grant; deny.
To refuse to recognize or give affection to (a person).
To discard as defective or useless; throw away. See synonyms at refuse.

Denounce has a stronger shade of meaning than reject. Don't you think?

Is she really arguing semantics now.

She is very desperate.

she's a fishwife…. NOT PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL

Well played, Mr. Obama.

Denounce = to condemn or censure openly or publicly

Reject = to refuse to have, take, recognize

In this case, clearly "denounce" is a more appopriate term since there is nothing that was asked or offered by Obama to Farrakhan.

Condemnation is obviouisly a very strong sentiment and sufficient to address this whole stuff.

Hillary was being so petty here, she should have just left it alone. Obama said he renounced Farakhan, that was good enough. She is obviously a desperate woman grasping at straws.

GO OBAMA!!!!

A new Low! So whats next? Is Obama supposed to dig up some Clansman who is supporting Hillary so Obama won't win? Well it won't happen..he isn't as low as she is. Even the most radical Billarybot had to wince at that attack.

Man!! No Shame in her game!

No worth any comment - waste of time over words and what they mean. Turn the page and move on.

Spot on! Our President should know the difference between "denouncing" and "rejecting" something.

Something tells me Obama wanted to "reject' Louis Farrakhan about as much as Hillary wants to show you her tax return.

Hillary appeared to be grasping for straws. This is the night where Hillary officially jumped the shark. Referencing a SNL skit during a national debate was verification that she is indeed living in 'Silly Season'

Of course Obama won't denounce Farrakhan…..he will accept the endorsement of anyone if it helps his cause. And in this case, it is the endorsement of an avowed racist, anti-Israel radical. How completely in character for him.

The good news is that Hillary will continue to make for an extremely strong senator in working with President McCain.

Hopefully Obama will do what all one-hit wonders do (rock stars) and fade away….just like MIlli Vanilli fooled the whole country, he's managed to get every lemming-like Democrat to follow his tune, even if that tune is nothing more than puffery with no substance…..

Later-
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And yet she doesn't admit her failure for voting for the Iraq war UNTIL Tim Russert asked about a vote she would take back. Her response "I would not vote that way again". How dare she make a big deal out of Barack's denouncement of Farrakan! This is another example of if it's not done Hillary's way it's not right. Jeez I hope this is the last debate I'm really tired of this nonsense!

gosh she's desperate!

OBAMA '08

First day in office, Obama takes down Washington's portrait and puts up Minister Farrakhan's.

This was a great moment for Obama. The "I would reject and denounce" line both got his point across and made Hillary look silly. Overall, this debate was a clear win for Obama.

Denounce is actually a stronger word than reject. Obama made Clinton look silly by going on and on about the issue. He said he denounced it that should have been enough. She is WAY too much!

CNN, let me try again, with all the issues have been discussed in the debate, you chose the non-issue for public to discuss. What's wrong with your network??? Is this the so called "best political team"???
You lost your credibility

He not only looked more presidential at this point, he actually made her look foolish for pushing it.

I THINK IT IS SAD THAT EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT ANTI-SEMITIST THAT WE DEEM IT NECESSARY FOR ONE AFRICAN AMERICAN TO DENOUNCE AND REJECT ANY SUPPORT GIVEN BY ANOTHER… IT IS JIM CROW IN THE NEW MILLENIUM….. IT IS IN THE PUREST SINCE OF THE WORD DIVISIVE…. FARRAKHAN IS OLD AND WE HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO CHANGE HIS HATE… BUT BARACK WILL CHANGE AMERICA IF KEPT ALIVE AND GIVEN THE CHANCE…

I am disappointed that Barack did not immediately say "yes i reject Farrakhan and his views."

I find it a little worriesome. I can understand getting an unwanted endorsement but he should not have floated on rejecting it. He actually did dance around that.

try to be more balanced on your blog ledes

past 2 days has been more even handed on CNN

thanks

before that it was like all Obama all the time

but this many faces of Hilary crax is totally sexist guys

come on

i never saw that said about any male candidate

Funny how Russert didn't ask him if he denounced his minister for giving Farrakan the award. Of course it is easy to denounce the idiot. who is Farrakan, but a more important question is do you renounce your paster (who you credit with a lot of your moral development) for saying those things. What about calling America the "great white west".

I thought she looked incredibly petty here, but actually did him a favor. She set him up for a wonderful moment.

Obama had already been INCREDIBLY clear that he rejects Farrakhan's ideas, and has stood against them for years in Chicago. I'm glad he threw her the semantic bone so that the right wing attack machine doesn't have something to somehow quote entirely out of context to go alongside their other racist attacks and lies about his beliefs.

I, also "reject" and "denounce" the Clinton's, you can choose which word is a stronger.

As stated on The Huffington Post, the difference between rejected and denounce:

"…Then, Clinton asked that Obama both "reject" and "renounce" Farrakhan, which, in the interest of semantics, he did."

First Read notes:

"For the word-o-philes out there, Obama wins with the word denounce which is more applicable to use when you find someone's positions distasteful."

re·ject -a verb used as an object…
1. to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
2. to refuse to grant (a request, demand, etc.).

de·nounce -verb (used with object), -nounced, -nounc·ing. 1. to condemn or censure openly or publicly: to denounce a politician as morally corrupt.

Hmmmm…OBAMA '08

I find it funny that all these young college kids are getting swallowed up by the Obama wave. They are backing him because it's the cool thing to do…they don't even care if they don't know what he stands for. He can do no wrong but Hillary is always the "b". The race card has been used but never once has the "gender card" been played. The answer is always that Hillary is whining, Hillary is a baby, blah, blah. She really doesn't have a chance because it is so one sided in so many different ways. Any news story always starts off with what Hillary did wrong. NOBODY is perfect, so why is it stated by the press and anybody supporting him (which is pretty much the same thing) that he never does or says anything wrong. I think many people are not strong enough to have a woman president.

Facts not Fantasy
Hillary '08

Here we go again, everytime there is a black candidate running for office,there's always this speculation that somehow they are aligned
with minister Farrakkan. It's getting more and more ridicluous, face it the minister has One(1) vote just like the rest of us, and may cast it for whom he pleases and we should not hold that against the candidate.

Certainly, Obama should not have to denounce or reject every controversal individual that wants to vote for him.

This was Obama's high point of the debate! I love the way he puts her in her place. Who does she think she is?? She acts very immature….

OBAMA YES WE CAN !!

If you look at his church's stand, those 10 points you will see why he did not reject or denounce. Go get him Hillary. This country needs a new direction but not to Africa. Look up it for yourself and see and hear what is not said by Obama. Great speech's do not mean great actions. Vote Hillary 08

A new low! Even the most hypnotized Billarybot must have winced at that attack.

WOW! I can't believe I supported her husband.

Gonna make that Harlem NY Headquarters the Clintons have a little uncomfortable now.

Let's talk about Obama's economic plan, since no one else will. Think about what the Republicans will do with this, while Hillary can easily run on Clintonomics which both parties agreed worked.

Currently, only the first $97,500 of annual wages is subject to the payroll tax. Sen. Obama wants to remove that cap and tax all wages. This would be the largest tax increase in U.S. history, more than $1.3 trillion in new taxes over the first ten years alone, with significant consequences for taxpayers and the American economy. As bad as that would be in the aggregate, it would be even worse for individual workers. Some 9.2 million Americans would see their taxes increased.

Obama's tax increase would saddle the United States with the highest marginal tax rate in the world — higher even than countries like Sweden. Studies based on the WEFA macroeconomic model, a metric developed by economists at the Wharton School of Business and employed widely by Fortune 500 companies, suggest that they would cost the United States as much as $136 billion in lost economic growth over the next 10 years, and as many as 1.1 million lost jobs.

Obama’s tax increase would saddle the United States with the highest marginal tax rate in the world…

In exchange for this economic catastrophe, we would gain surprisingly little. Even completely eliminating the cap, without allowing any additional credit toward benefits, would result in only eight additional years of cash-flow solvency. That's very little gain for so much pain.
(credit to Michael Tanner, November 28, 2007, Cato Institute Research)

c'mon hillary…you're really out of attacks..now you are playing silly games..i mean,'celestrial choir' give me a break…She has had 3 altenating mood swings in 3 days..i wonder what she'll do if she's president…hahaha

Does BO also reject/denounce his church and pastor of 20 years? He could have always gone to any of the thousands of churches in Chicago!

What a horrorably biased headline. Ashame on you CNN!

I believe denounce is stronger than reject.

Definition of reject (noun)
form plural: rejects
something or someone that does not match up to standards; object of lower quality; outcast

de·nounce (d-nouns)
tr.v. de·nounced, de·nounc·ing, de·nounc·es
1. To condemn openly as being evil or reprehensible. See Synonyms at criticize.
2. To accuse formally.
3. To give formal announcement of the ending of (a treaty).

Words matter!

REJECT: refuse to accept or acknowledge; "I reject the idea of starting a war"; "The journal rejected the student's paper"
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

DENOUCE: speak out against; "He denounced the Nazis

OBAMA was right, Denouce was more applicable. Next time don't be so academic about it just say reject.

Barack owned Clinton on this question. As a typical politician, Clinton tried to trip Barack up on semantics, even though it was clear that Barack was against Farrakhan. Barack didn't take the bait.

i think hillary tried to go for this low blow. Lol but Obama made her look as ridiculous as what she was trying to insinuate that somehow Barrack is antisemitic or whatever.

Obama scored big points on this question. He said again and again that he didn't agree with Farrakhan's anti-semitic statements and sought to distance himself. He wound up winning the semantic argument, making her look a little petty. However, he still has a fair amount of explaining to do about how he will proceed with peace talks in the Middle East

"For the word-o-philes out there, Obama wins with the word denounce which is more applicable to use when you find someone's positions distasteful

re·ject -a verb used as an object…
1. to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
2. to refuse to grant (a request, demand, etc.).

de·nounce -verb (used with object), -nounced, -nounc·ing. 1. to condemn or censure openly or publicly: to denounce a politician as morally corrupt.

1. to condemn or censure openly or publicly: to denounce a politician as morally corrupt. "

I think Hillary is overreaching. I don't expect her to get on TV an tell someone, from whom she has not sought a positive comment, that she doesn't want a compliment from him or her. It's utterly rediculous for her to expect that from Obama.

Linda in Atlanta

He did reject it. What an idiotic headline and article by CNN.

Obama's rejection of Fararkhan was too little to late,, I think it was no sincere, I don't trust his answer.

Hillary was amazing tonight. Obama is not ready for this kind of job. Maybe after Hillary's done with her terms he will be a seasoned leader.

Go, Hillary, go! I am very proud of Hillary Clinton for standing up against anti-Semitism / racism. She would make an excellent president.

She always takes a stance, unlike Obama who wavers and often comes back to comment after she does because he does not make a clear enough stance the first time around.

Simply put, Hillary Clinton would be a better president because she knows what she needs to do, knows the issues, and is more of a leader when it comes to taking stances and getting things done.

Clinton '08! Substance is more valuable than charisma!

Tim Russert question on Louis Farrakhan was an insult. Why is it that every African American must bear the sins of Louis Farrakhan? If Farrakhan was the leader he claims too be, the majority of African American would be Black Muslims. Is Tim Russert obligated to repudiate every Kook who happens to be white? Tavis Smiley and Louis Farrakhan do not speak for me or most African Americans. I am not my Brothers keeper.

hillary is really desperate what does it matter if he says reject or denounce, she tried to score some hits when she said that. It just made her look stupid everyone knows denounce is stronger than the word reject that's why the crowd laughed at her for her stupid comments. She butted in while obama was being questioned so she could make him look bad for not saying reject instead of denounce. She is retarded and desperate.

Obama both rejected and denounced him whats the point?

LEAVE HILLARY ALONE !!!! SHE'S NOT WELL RIGHT NOW !!!

LOL. REJECT AND DENOUNCE! I love it! OBAMA 08

Good for you Hillary, someone needed to point this out; the useless media loves Obama too much to.

for those of u that are gonna comment here, please watch the debate on MSNBC before u comment. Obama clearly expressed his point, in a presidential manner. He's the best candidate for president. I am 40 years old, white male, i've seen a lot of politicians in my life, but i must admit that Obama is the best of what i've seen in this country so far. People who really watched the debate, and people who are really honest with themselves, will vote for Obama. If u're a hillary supporter, i dont mean to offend u, just like Obama, I respect Hillary, but I think Obama is better, and has the best chance to beat John McCain. We need someone new, someone who can bring all walks of people together to one common goal. That's something Sen. Obama can efficiently do. Please vote Obama for President. Thank u one & all, my fellow Americans, please think carefully before u make your vote, i hope u will make the right decision. Please vote for Obama to make this country economically vibrant, and safe in this 21st century. THanks

This is exactly the kind of hair splitting that we are tired of. Obama did not seek this support and he said he denounced whatever the person said. So it doesn't matter to the American people weather he used the word reject or denounce.

If you were watching the debate, this occured AFTER Obama already said he does not condone what Farakkan stands for.

Nice to see that Clinton is playing the race and religion fear card. Who is straight out of Karl Roves play book? Farrahkan saying nice things about Obama has nothing to do with health care, the economy or the war. To be honest I didn't even know that man was still alive. This is a petty distraction and Obama called her on it.

Your headline is misleading! It makes it sound as if Obama supports Farrakhan. You should change the headline, as that is all some readers see.

In my opinion Senator Obama WON the debate on the issues with his intelligent answers and he was very polite and presidential looking.

i love how the media babysits Obama!

Petty little Hillary!

Actually isn't denouncing stronger then reject? A rejection can be either public or private, but a denouncement is always public.

Speaking of phony. why did Barack "I don't accept money from lobbyists. I just take money from lobbyist partners" Obama insist on stating he opposed the war? If he opposed the war all along, why did he fund it? Liar, liar, pants on fireeeeee!

poor bubba, you have one irate woman on your hands.

I personally thought Barack Obama handled this question well
he denounced Farrakhan
A candidate cannot help who comes out to say something about him..her…. its really out of their control!
I am sorry no matter how nice she tries to be… she always comes across as vindicitve and mean spirited
I can never vision her as being able to unite anyone let alone
the country

Was there some sort of implication in this debate that Obama is some sort of anti-Semite because the title of his book was borrowed from his pastor that at one point said an anti-semitic was a 'great person'. Ridiculous, is it possible to stick to real issues instead of all this useless bickering?

It's sad that HRC continues to undermine all her good work with this kind of pettyness. Obama can't control who supports him and for her to try and score points with this silly Reject v Denounce hair splitting will backfire just like the 'change you can xerox' line did.

America still remembers Bill saying "It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is." HRC would do well to stay away from these pedantic word games.

Obama again won me over by this rise above it attitude, something that I think the democratic candidate will need to run against McCain.

This was a pointless question. Old stuff. There is nothing anywhere which even remotely suggests that Barack Obama approves of the language Farrakhan used over ten years ago regarding Judism. Barack response tonight was appropriate and conclusive despite Hillary's attempt to blow it up into a race based argument.

The debate tonight provided ample evidence of why Obama should and will be the next President of the United States. Clinton should quit now.

DENOUNCE and REJECTED the man.

what left is there too say?

Obama I'm pleased to see that you stated that toward Farrakhan

I thought they both did well in the debate and Obama held his own again. Wow, 20 debates total this year so far. I hope she does not want any more of these.

Reject and Denounce…. GET THE WHOLE THING RIGHT CNN… Obama won this point completely.

Everybody is saying CNN is biased towards Sen. Obama, yet your news titles continue to be as follows:
Clinton says….
clinton attacks ….
clinton fiesty…
etc.

Please be a little balanced. Didn't obama say anything today?

I thought this was the most ridiculous part of the entire debate. No politician in his or her right mind would accept the support of an anti-semite, and Obama has openly spoken out AGAINST anti-semitism in his own Black community, which to be Frank with Hilary is even MORE powerful than simply saying I reject support from an anti-semite as she has done. It ended up being one of Obama's brighter moments because he transcended the usual political bickering over the defintion of 'denounce' and 'rejection' and came up with a witty answer that left Clinton reeling.

Before tonight, I supported Hillary Clinton whole-heartedly but after these remarks claiming that this man welcomes the endorsement of Louis Farrakhan has brought her campaign to a all-time low which certainly makes her look rather desperate. I am now off this ship!!!!

Dana

Barrack's statement is clear. To even suggest that he is is anti-Jewish is repugnant.

For Clint to suggest that she would go further by not allowing anyone to "say these things" is interesting. Does she intend to ignore or seek repeal of the first amendment?

As much as I personally denounce/renounce this type of hate speech…the reality is that it is permitted under the constitution. The best way to fight hate is not by suppressing it but by exposing it to the truth in the public arena.

Well done, Barack. This is such a poorly worded question; how can you "reject" an endorsement? Barack did the right thing. Tonight, we saw just how Barack reacts under pressure, and how presidential he truly is.

What is that about???

Unfortunately, the Farrakhan endorsement & even Obama's rejection of it will remain an issue. CNN, the heading of this issue is misleading stop trying to instigate…

Shame on you CNN for making as your headline a point in the debate which was resolved within the 90 seconds of back and forth between the candidates! No reasonable person could have watched the exchange and thought that Hillary slammed Barack on Farrakhan's support. This kind of shameless headline-writing is racist and meant to incite controversy. Shame on you CNN!

Please change the headline. It is incredibly misleading.

Come on, what is the issue???

i won't vote for obama.

Swagger, swagger, swagger, that will get you in trouble Mr. Obama. If you don't want Louis Farakhans support just say so but I'm sure you do want it. Hillary was the sure winner tonight.

Obama got caught up in his own game and just made a mistake that may cost him the general election. It has been proven that his "spiritual adviser" and his minister is good friends with Farrakhan he tried to leave himself an out. Why? With a half hearted answer he "denouned" the praise of Farrakhan. He will have to answer a lot tougher questions from the republicans in the general election. He will have to explain the relationship, and do it in a way 40% to 50% of the moderate republicans and republican leaning independents to win. It remains to be seen if he can?

"Denounce" is stronger than "reject." Read your dictionary.

Hillary was really reaching on this, and it hurt her in the end. She didn't hold true to the items which she might have been able to exploit, and the fact that she's now resolved to play a symantics game about "reject" or "denouce" shows the desperation of her campaign.

Denounce: to give formal notice of the termination or denial of
to condemn or censure openly or publicly: to denounce a politician as morally corrupt. to speak out against

Reject: to cast out or eject to get rid of
to refuse to accept (someone or something); to refuse to have, take, recognize

Is she serious? REALLY? HILLARY ARE YOU ALL SERIOUS?

I do not want this childish, hot headed, whiny, PMS suffering woman running our country. BOTTOM LINE. Her actions are the reason why she is where she is and getting the negative attention. SHE BRINGS IT ON HERSELF.
She is acting worse than my 8th graders with these word games.

GO OBAMA!

what is it??!!

Hillary will be the next President of the United States of America. I am very sure with all our prayers.

Don, you say "reject any support for that racist hate monger," which in itself is a flawed remark. He clearly doesn't support Farrakhan, but how can he possibly reject an endorsement? Watch your semantics.

ANYONE that doesn't tolerate the differences of the world's religion, should not be tolerated AT ALL!

Above comment in regards to: "Farrakhan, the head of the Nation of Islam, recently made positive statements about Obama’s candidacy. The controversial leader has made many remarks that have been deemed anti-Semitic, including calling Judaism a "gutter religion." Asked tonight if he accepted Farrakhan's endorsement, Obama denounced those statements."

Annimeca…

Moderator used the word renounce when going to commercial, an error on his part. Obama only used denouce. No confusion, just little verbal tripping by commentator. I picked up on it as well, but he did correct himself.

It's about time someone questioned him about this; only they didn't really go afar as they should have. They should have asked why his Minster Rev Dr Wright holds Farrakhan in such high regard. And while were at it, below is the 10 points of his church.

And someone explain to me, how someone can take the Oath of Office of the President of the United States of American and belong to church congregation with a non-negotiable COMMITMENT TO AFRICA?

Trinity United Church of Christ
Rev Dr. Jeremiah A Wright
About Us

We are a congregation which is Unashamedly Black and Unapologetically Christian… Our roots in the Black religious experience and tradition are deep, lasting and permanent. We are an African people, and remain "true to our native land," the mother continent, the cradle of civilization. God has superintended our pilgrimage through the days of slavery, the days of segregation, and the long night of racism. It is God who gives us the strength and courage to continuously address injustice as a people, and as a congregation. We constantly affirm our trust in God through cultural expression of a Black worship service and ministries which address the Black Community.

The Pastor as well as the membership of Trinity United Church of Christ is committed to a 10-point Vision:

A congregation committed to ADORATION.
A congregation preaching SALVATION.
A congregation actively seeking RECONCILIATION.
A congregation with a non-negotiable COMMITMENT TO AFRICA.
A congregation committed to BIBLICAL EDUCATION.
A congregation committed to CULTURAL EDUCATION.
A congregation committed to the HISTORICAL EDUCATION OF AFRICAN PEOPLE IN DIASPORA.
A congregation committed to LIBERATION.
A congregation committed to RESTORATION.
A congregation working towards ECONOMIC PARITY.

It's all in the wording and that's why I agree with Obama here. By saying he rejects Farrakhan, that is implying that Farrakhan is seeking something of him. But since that is not the case, he denounces him. If people think that there is a difference between the words here then it is nitpicking and an attempt to cast Obama in an infavorable light.

Yes, but did Clinton do anything to change minds? No.

She has command of facts and plans. He does too.

He has the edge on looking "presidential." This is both because of the debate calmness and poise, but also because she degraded herself with the sarcasm and the Jekyl/Hyde act over the last few days.

There's a huge difference between rejection and denunciation. Obama himself officially "denounced Farrakan's anti-semitism" during the debate, but actually said he wouldn't rejecti Farrakan. By his own admittance, before Hillary interjected, they are two different things.

Hillary succeeded in pointing out the difference, and he patronized her afterwards. After all, she is just a woman.

I think Obama has been vetted. He has been vetted by the Clinton campaign. Now Hillary get out of the way but thanks for the preperation.

Wow, this is a misleading headline from the actual story. Perhaps Clinton News Network has some truth?

Obama trounced Clinton tonight - end of the primary campaign - on to Nov.

What I don't understand is why is any coverage of this debate on cnn.com buried about 10 levels deep, as if an afterthought? Why didn't it get bigger spot on cnn.com's home page? Is it because it was on msnbc.com (I don't understand that either, many people don't get MSNBC, like many of us here in Canada, why didn't they keep it on CNN, a very sneaky trick if you ask me)? If so, that's disgusting. The divisiveness and childish behaviours of the media are really something to be ashamed of. Why can't we all live with each other in peace and respect each other for our differences?

Hillary Clinton's insistence on Obama using "reject" instead of "denounce" is nothing but a ploy to project herself as being more a supporter of Israel and the jewish community than Obama which she's definitely not. What's really the difference between the two words? To denounce means you want nothing to do with something or somebody.

She and her husband have made disparaging statements about blacks in this campaign trail that incensed the black community. Their estwhile 'image' of being lovers of blacks was exposed for what it really is to the surprise of many!

Her futile attempts to consolidate or increase her jewish community base fell on barren grounds.

@ Shannon, you are right Obama sure is bringing a new style of politics, the one that deceives you and ropes you in until its too late…the only people who see clearly through it are the republicans who voted for GW because he gave them hope, promised to unify and brought a new style of politics & spoke with conviction

and we care because the minister of the church (Trinity United Church of Christ) he has belonged to for twenty years supports Farrakhan. It also is a church that has strong separatist ideas. Sometimes you have to connect the dots.

I am displeased that CNN is leaving this as the header when it wasn't a "slam" and he didn't waver because she pushed him.

To borrow Hillary's construction: "Shame on you CNN"

I love the fact the he reamins so calm, while Hillary scrambles leaving her looking desperate and SILLY!!!!

Do we REALLY want to talk about all the supporters of Hillary that she should have rejected????

two words… white water.

This headline is quite misleading

He's slow to renounce Minister Farrakhan and promises to embrace President Ahmadinejad. Go figure….

I am amazed at Obama supports saying he won the debates even though political pundits in MSNBC (who love Obama) said Hillary was more prepared and Obama had a little trouble responding to Hillary. And did what amaze me is the question of Russia and Obama had no clue who the new up comng president of Russia and probably didn't even know the name of the guy. All he said was Hillary is right about Russian…wow…yeah wait a go obama you are an empty suit…And people will reply that Russia is insignificant…wait until Russia being part of the U.N. security General will veto Kosovo's entrace to U.N…Russia is still important and you better know how to manuever against Russia and the first think you need to know is who the president is and Hillary showed that she knew the upcoming president of russia and the issues about him…Obama bombed on this one…As a support of Obama, I have now changed my mind and support Hi9llary Clinton because as an Army Officer I believe that Foreign Affairs is essential to the survival of the United STates…

Go Hillary,

Sorry obama supporters but the debate showed Obama lack of Foreign affairs issues.

She kicked his butt. Ohio is a different game. We don't want to be inspired or otherwise put to sleep with eloquent speeches with no game plan. CNN doesn't seem to want to score the whole debate, so you know they agree.

Truly Obama should make his view of Farrakhan more public, as he should have done a long time ago. It makes one curious why he's not done this before. Is he afraid of losing those votes? Personally, I would respect him a lot more. Still don't respect Michelle though, she's educated enough to have been able to "speak what she meant" the FIRST TIME.

I feel like I was a judge in a late night high school debate round. Hillary is that student who tries so hard to win a point that isn't a real voting issue. Barack parries and co-opts her word, "reject", making his position against Farrahkan's incendiary rhetoric even stronger. When they post the teams that break into the out rounds for tomorrow morning, Team Obama makes the list. Team Clinton better have some individual events to compete in because they don't make the cut.

GOOD ! ! !

SHE GOT HIM TO STOP BEING WISHY-WASHY AT LEAST ON SOMETHING….

THAT WAS THE POINT OF THE DEBATE !

GOOD JOB HILLARY

CLINTON 08 …………………………………………………………

Come on!

I REJECT and DENOUNCE Tim Russert and MSNBC for even asking Barack Obama about Farrakhan's support!!!

Way to go!

I dont know what part of reject = denounce Billary did not understand, maybe she needs a dictionary to get her words right!

Billary, we reject = denouce your smear tactics on this campaign and to borrow your words:" Shame on you Billary!"

Go Obama!!!

A new low for Hillary, ow can Obama control who supports him?

I find the title of this mis-leading, Sen. Obama clearly denounced and back awayed from any percieved positive love from Farrakhan's positive comments.

In the end Sen. Obama obviously won this exchange, making Sen. Clinton's difference of "reject" and "denounce" look foolish and childish.

Not too mention if you look in the dictionary, Denounce is a much stronger word over Reject in this situation.

Overall, Obama won the debate by far!

Obama 08

what?

Barack held his own during this debate and for that he is crowned the winner. Hillary promised to deliver a stance on why she is more experienced and why Americans should vote for her. She also was the one who insisted on these debates witha promise to throw out the "kitchen sink." While it's true she through out a lot of things- not much landed. This debate was hers to win, and she didn't. Barack will be the next President of these United States. McCain is seen as an over-the-top, too old war-monger. As in all other states he's captured in the past few weeks, Obama will come out as the winner in the upcoming primaries and caucuses and will gain an even bigger lead among McCain to outbest him for the nomination.

As usual, the CNN spin machine tries to spin Obama's response to the Farrakhan question to make Hillary come out smelling like a rose. And as usual, failing dismally.

Hillary is literately trying everything! You have to admit it was a good move to try to sway Obama. But you have to admit even more, Obam