Comments on: Clinton hits Obama over Farrakhan

By: Hessie L. Harris

Hessie L. Harris — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:21:28 +0000

This is pathetic. We have the flower of America's youth dying in Iraq in needless war, the country is nearly overrun by illegal immmigration, people from all strata of society are losing homes, jobs, and cars due to the financial crisis and Hillary Clinton is worried about the which verb is appropriate for Obama to use and how he should respond to an endorsement? Sadly this is so typical of Hilary's attitude toward Obama. She does not treat him like a peer but rather a twelve year old that she must control and direct. Remember her recent speech that began with her waving her finger and saying repeatedly shame on you? She also told Obama what she expected of him. Hillary could have easily been a school principal. She would have bee more effective in that role than as a presidential candidate.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:21:23 +0000

I find it amusing that the majority of this blog centers around matters of simple semantics, while the majority of Democrats here can neither spell nor use proper grammar. It feels really good to be an independent.

Anyone But Clinton 08

By: Jordan

Jordan — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:21:16 +0000

Clinton has the right stuff to lead our country right now. We need a strong and experienced President to handle very tough issues here and abroad.

Obama is too inexperienced and his ideas and proposals are unrealistic. There is not enough money to complete all of his promises.

Obama is only 46 years old. He should let Hillary run in 2008 and then he should run in 8 years, in 2016. He'll then be 54 years old – a perfect age for running as President and he'll have much more experience for being President and to succeed. I'm afraid he'll make a lot of mistakes now. It scares me.

By: Ian

Ian — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:20:15 +0000

The last debate was a good oppurtinity to see where the candidates say they stand on the issues. They've really found that balance by telling the voters what they want to hear without going overboard. It was also nice that neither side pointed out the fact that their voting record absolutely doesn't match what they say they are for. Keep up the good work everybody. China is counting on you.

By: Charles

Charles — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:19:54 +0000

Stop the madness! Senator Clinton looked very much like a person on her last breathe. She was rude to the host and was nearly in tears. Her skies opening/celestial chorus, Saturday Night Live comments were unbecoming for a candidate for the highest office in the land. Minister Farrakhan did not, I repeat did not, endorse Senator Obama. He did however speak very highly of him. May I point out that Minister Farrakhan is an American citizen, not well liked, but still a citizen. Subliminal racism permeates the political battlefield again and is constantly brought into the contest by the Clinton Team. Hispanic's and other minorities that support Senator Clinton in Texas, Ohio or any other state should pay attention to her continuous marginalizing and undervaluing of them. Senator Clinton had that I'm tired and I'm losing look all over her face last night. Senator Obama looked presidential and rested, even under fire the entire debate. Bow out gracefully if you can Hillary! OBAMA is the people's choice!

By: Tommy2

Tommy2 — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:19:12 +0000

One question. Does anyone know if Barack sits on a pillow during the debates, so he will look taller than Hillary ? Hillary said "ask Barack if he needs another pillow".

By: jb

jb — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:18:29 +0000

This exchange was another perfect example of the type of "leadership" HC brings to the table -- wasted time arguing the semantics of word choice when the man had already DENOUNCED what Farakhan represents and says. But NO, Hillary, always the "my way or the highway" politician butts in and insists he says it her way if he really means it. She is like debating with a whining child, which by the way, is the way she came across for most of the debate. The end was even more disgusting when it seemed to degenerate into a "feminist" movement reminiscent of the '60s. The choices for the next President are now VERY clear: Obama or McCain. The Republicans are hinting at it, the Independents are expressing it and a majority of Democratic voters are voting it. She should bow out gracefully before she completely throws away what little support in DC she has left after this debacle of a mismanaged campaign.

By: Rod

Rod — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:17:58 +0000

Obama was so Presidential. I think he is going to be one of the greatest Presidents ever. Bush of course being the worst.

By: TheUrbanRevolution

TheUrbanRevolution — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:17:23 +0000

To all – as soon as the Farrakhan hit the press – Obama came out and "denounced" his rhetoric and endorsement – it was on his website maybe 5 minutes later.

For the record, Hillary is too intelligent to resort to this type of pettiness and denounce is a stronger word than reject.

By: Ron

Ron — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:17:18 +0000

The headline should read: Clinton Undermines Nation's Trust. The Farrakhan question was in poor taste and clearly MSNBC's & Tim Russert's feeble attempt to throw Barack off guard. Too bad it failed miserably! He countered and threw it back in their smug faces! BRAVO BARACK!

By: JOhn

JOhn — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:17:09 +0000

OBAMA is a joke. He want to sit dfown with world leaders? Does he think they are going to kiss his feet and do what he wants?
He can't win a debate, so what is he going to say to them? Just agree to what they want? He may be a good speaker, but that is all. He has no ideas about the issues. He can answer a debate question if
Hillary hasn't given hers first. Noone to copy.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:17:07 +0000

I am now able to see what I have heard people say about Hillary (e.g. she is a cold b..., she is hard, power hungry, argumentative, combative). There may be a warmer, softer side of her but it seems that under pressure her truer nature comes forth. Shame on you Hillary Clinton in trying to use something so divisive as Farrankan to win points. Not only did you fail, you completely erased any favorable impression I have held in reserve for you. Obama – good job! I am praying you become our next president to lead this country in transformation and living up to its promise. Your clear, focused mind is admirable and I completely loved when you said (I am paraphrasing so forgive me if there is an omission/mistatement) "to change this country we need to inspire people into action – paying attention to as well as to our government and holding us accountable." This has been a strong desire of mine for soooo long.

By: RightyTighty

RightyTighty — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:17:04 +0000

liberal eating liberal

Ha Ha!!

By: Tim, DC

Tim, DC — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:16:48 +0000

CNN takes one of Obama's best tactical answers of the night and makes it appear like Clinton got him. What pathetic reporting.

By: Viv

Viv — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:15:55 +0000

Can we move on already????

By: concerned educated woman

concerned educated woman — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:15:45 +0000

oh boy! Guys you really hate Hillary! It looks like whatever she says or does is and will be always wrong.... Thats sad, she is very smart women. This country jumps from one extreme to another-Bush vs Obama.... Oh well I guess each nation deserves its leaders.... SAD SAD SAD

By: Elaine in Atlanta

Elaine in Atlanta — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:15:16 +0000

This debate was pointless and a complete waste of time. Billary asked for this debate. Just drop out of the race already, you are not going to win!

By: Nancy Lorback

Nancy Lorback — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:14:38 +0000

I want the public to be reminded of Hillary Clinton's many different positions on her Iraq vote. A year ago she said, “If the most important thing to any of you is choosing someone who did not cast that vote or who has said his vote was a mistake, then there are others to choose from,” . I do not reject Hillary because she is a woman. I do not reject her because she is shrill. I reject her because she is still representing the "third way" of the DLC. The nation is ready to go back to the "first way".

By: anonymous

anonymous — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:14:18 +0000

Good Job Obama

Once again another debate goes in your column.

By: Pam B.

Pam B. — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:13:54 +0000

Sen. Clinton, once again, schooled Sen. Obama in the intricacies of the problems facing our country. If Sen. Obama is such a great speaker – why so may uhs and ahs, while stumbling for an answer that is then allowed to go on for ages with no distinct point being made. He seems to like the sound of his own voice.

Sen. Obama should have been much stronger in his complete rejection/denouncement, of not just what Farrakhan has said, but his SUPPORT whether it was elicited or not.

Sen. Obama's statement that he had not held a substantive meeting of his Foreign Relations Sub Committee on European Affairs since his chairmanship last January was unacceptable....'because he's been campaigning'. The next President will have to juggle many tasks and still see them through to accomplishments. If that is what we can expect, all our hopes and dreams will remain just that.

By: full disclosure

full disclosure — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:13:51 +0000

Why won't Hillary release her tax returns?

I reject and denounce her for not coming clean, as Obama has.

What are she and Bill hiding?

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:13:42 +0000

anyone see commentary on cbs this morning where the speaker said you could reduce Barak's speeches to Dr. Seuss books. Yeah, that's what I'm looking for in a president.

By: Obama (AKA "Speeches")

Obama (AKA "Speeches") — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:12:57 +0000

Why is CNN not analyzing Obama and how he stumbled last night? On the serface these CNN analyst are acting as if they support Obama, but I would really like to know thier Republican pick. And, what will the contest look like between Obama and MCCain?

By: Tesa P

Tesa P — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:12:43 +0000

Mr Fitzwell Nader's ethnicity is Arab... check it out.... Ralph Nader is not a serious candidate.

By: Sandra Kennedy

Sandra Kennedy — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:12:32 +0000

Loved the headlines !

By: Terry

Terry — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:12:14 +0000

I reject and denounce the war in Iraq

By: From PA

From PA — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:11:45 +0000

I would never vote for obama!!

By: Ommi

Ommi — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:11:37 +0000

Farrakhan did not endorse Senator Obama its the media who puts a spin on this one, Farrakhan did say he liked the message Senator Obama sends to the American people. That is in NO WAY an endorsement.

Now lets us REJECT and DENOUCE the racist comments made by the Clintons in the last few weeks.

This woman will say and do anything to be elected. I once liked the Clintons but not anymore I have to vote for CHANGE come MARCH 4th 2008

Obama 08

By: sheila jones

sheila jones — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:10:40 +0000

The political reporting by CNN's Anderson Cooper and the political team is definitely pro Obama. It would be good to hear more balanced reporting. Thank you.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:10:05 +0000

I'll try to make this as simple as possible:

CNN, the charges of bias that are thrown around on these posts are often funny.

HOWEVER, your choice to run this headline is outrageous. Someone who had not seen the MSNBC debate would read your article and think that Obama indicated support for Farrakhan. He clearly did not.

The fact that you still have it as your lead item is a disgrace. This is yellow journalism at its worst.

Is someone from the Clinton campaign running Political Ticker now?

By: maxoutkast

maxoutkast — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:09:40 +0000

Hillary, if you want to poke at these little things, us Obama supporters can do it all night!

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:09:24 +0000

She tried and tried again and still cant make him fall off his bike. Lol she has to give up and go away after tuesday because now she is starting to look old and saggy when I look at her in HD.

Obama 08

By: dean

dean — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:08:55 +0000

Neither one of them will make a good president. No doubt about it. The Democrats have nobody and nothing to offer again at election time.

By: Lynn in NM

Lynn in NM — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:08:42 +0000

Wow. Hillary must have been going to school! She now knows the definitions of "denounce" and "reject." Just a few years ago, she couldn't give her husband the definition of "is." Good dramatics, Hillary.

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:08:31 +0000

Obama-bots must not read any of the previous comments since 9 out of 10 were the definition of reject or denounce. This must have hurt there boy big time, for them to go on and on. His church minister thinks Farrakhan is the greatest..nuf said

By: maxoutkast

maxoutkast — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:08:21 +0000

and i know I used "won" instead of "one". I meant to that. Just kidding. Ooppss

By: Jonathan Harrar

Jonathan Harrar — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:08:15 +0000

This is not even a story.. Did the writer watch the debate..it was funny!

By: Teddy

Teddy — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:08:09 +0000

is Minister Farrakhan not a US citizen? Has he no right to vote? why couldn't he appreciate and support the candidate he best...?

By: Concerned Voter

Concerned Voter — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:07:37 +0000

Clinton won this. Experience does count. Obama also agrees with Clinton on most issues. Go figure.

By: NewYorker

NewYorker — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:07:31 +0000

Why to go Hillary! Good point to bring up. I hope you continue to bring up these points which Obama chooses to publically ignore. No doubt Obama is headed for the White House, but when he gets there, you watch who comes knocking on his door for favors. The American people will be amazed they were so short sighted.

By: maxoutkast

maxoutkast — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:07:09 +0000

Now that I think it about, though, "reject" is more of a physical act. Denouncement is like reject + the moral equivalent. So, in that sense, I take it back. It can't really be argued.

By: Joy Remson-Johnson

Joy Remson-Johnson — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:06:53 +0000

The questioned was phrased as did he reject the endorsement. He should have said right off, yes I reject the endorsement from someone who upholds hate as an ideal virtue. Obama's pause and ambivalence toward directly stating rejection rather than denounciation made it seem as if he was trying to find a way to maintain all the votes and support he can get. For once I would like to see him take a stand on an issue rather than deflect and detract, because this tactic will not hold well against the Republicans. As we all know they will and have already started pulling out the big guns. They will tear him apart. He is great in speeches but in debates he is monatone and flounders around his words. He needs a great deal of debate practice before the national election starts if he is going to be the democratic nominee. The repeated use of the words change and hope can only go so far against McCain and as a Democratic I fear the results of endorsing a man who noone has really questioned on the difficult topics. The media will no longer play nice with Obama once the election for the presidency starts and we need a fighter.

By: zach lincoln, ne

zach lincoln, ne — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:06:53 +0000

Hillary is the best!!!!

By: Myrna

Myrna — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:06:44 +0000

My take On this: It is VERY Petty on the Part of Hillary.. She is gasping at straws and IT is NOT working !! How Convient that she forgot to Mention that she was ON the 700 Club !!!! Yes she was, and she considers her self a Democrat????? What a Hypocrite !!! I am Just thankful that the debates are finally OVER!!! Hillary Pack in and get out of the race NOW!!!! Obama 08

By: Concerned Voter

Concerned Voter — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:06:19 +0000

To Sarah Smith...it was Edwards who got haircut, not Clinton.

By: Fowler

Fowler — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:06:18 +0000

Dictionary.com

Denounce: to condemn or censure openly or publicly

Reject: to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc

-- Denounce is a more apt and accurate term to describe what Obama said.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:06:06 +0000

And yet Barack Obama continues to be affiliated with the Trinity United Church, whose pastor equates Zionism with racism and praises Louis Farrakhan. Even if Senator Obama does not agree with such positions, one is known by the friends one keeps.

By: heatmiser

heatmiser — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:05:56 +0000

I'm sure that the hundreds of thousands of dead in Rwanda will be shocked to find that the Clinton's care now about genocide in Africa, that is, when there is a debating point to be made. When it came to action, Willy sat on his hands and did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO STOP IT, the same thing Skippy has been doing about Darfur, get off of your high-horse, Clintons!!!

By: D.H

D.H — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:05:35 +0000

Obama is the the cure to the ills of this nation, and Clinton is the same of what we had before–Yuk!! Let's support a Man for a change for the better and help make America great once again.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:04:57 +0000

It is obvious to me and other democrats that Barack Obama started to win primaries and votes when Edwards withdraw from the presidential race. So, how does he feel stealing the candidacy from somebody with a true vote base? If Edwards were still on the race,Hillary Clinton by now would have been the democrat nominate for presidency or close to it. How can Obama say he will reunite the party and bring people together when millions of democrats feel he is cashing somebody´s else checks?