February 28, 2008
Posted: February 28th, 2008 08:15 AM ET
 The White House said Wednesday the Clintons are responsible for delaying the release of documents.
The White House said Wednesday the Clintons are responsible for delaying the release of documents.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - White House spokeswoman Dana Perino briefly waded into the presidential campaign on Wednesday, denying a suggestion by Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-New York, that the Bush administration may be slowing down the release of more than 11,000 pages of documents related to her time as first lady.

Perino said the Bush administration has previously moved fast to release roughly 550,000 pages of documents from the Clinton administration. She said in this case the White House is waiting for a representative for former President Clinton, Bruce Lindsey, to approve the release of the new documents and then formally ask the Bush administration to do so.

"And if the Clinton representative approves the release of the records, we act as quickly as practical to get them out," Perino said, when a reporter asked about the controversy at the White House daily briefing. "And as I said, we don't have anything pending at the moment."

During a debate with Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, on Tuesday night, a journalist pressed Clinton on whether she will make sure the documents are released during the primary season to give voters a clearer view of her experience as first lady. "I have urged that our end of it move as expeditiously as we can," said Clinton. "Now, also, President Bush claims the right to look at anything that is released, and I would urge the Bush White House to move as quickly as possible."

Clinton spokesman Jay Carson told CNN the senator was not trying to cast any blame on the president. "All she did was note President Bush is part of the process, not that he's in any way holding this up," said Carson. "He's not [delaying this], and she's not either."

Carson said the latest batch of documents, which consist of her schedules during eight years as first lady, were cleared by the National Archives on Jan. 31. That triggered a 45-day period for Lindsey to review the documents for any sensitive material before he has to give the White House a recommendation on whether or not to release the papers.

"We still have 17 of those 45 days," said Carson. "We expect to approve and release those documents, but we're in the process of doing all that now."

Pressed on whether the Clinton camp is dragging out the process so that voters will not see the documents before next Tuesday's key primaries in Ohio and Texas, Carson insisted they are moving as quickly as possible. "It's eleven thousand papges of documents being reviewed by one person who has a day job," he said of Lindsey.

– CNN White House Correspondent Ed Henry

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


MIKE   February 28th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Hillary WILL BE A WONDERFUL PRESIDENT,AND Obama IS JUST A BIG JOKER.

MJ   February 28th, 2008 10:17 am ET

IH–
As is typical, your post is laced with half truths and inuendo just like the rest of the "anit-Clinton" regime.

1. After her statement about getting the first question...CNN went back and checked...SHE DOES.
2. AGAIN, the Iraq war thing...she DID vote to authorize the war..BUT what most of you ALWAYS leave out is the "conditions" Bush was supposed to meet before HE could do it. Bush went in "prematurely" has been her constant stand..."tricked"? Grow up.
3. This is patently false....she didn't say THIS. She said that THE WHITE HOUSE HAS THE RIGHT TO REVIEW THEM BEFORE THEY ARE RELEASED (watch the debate again).
4. You clearly are misinformed...because this is half true and half false. Bill WAS the champion of NAFTA (she was the First Lady not PRESIDENT)...when they left the White House she came out in 2000 saying that NAFTA was flawed and needed to be readdressed.
5. In TWO recent viewer polls taken by CNN about this issue...overwhelmingly people agree that the media is biased postively for Obama and negatively for Clinton.

Seeing a pattern??

Andrea   February 28th, 2008 10:14 am ET

It does take approval before the documents are released. It sounds like there are a mountain of pages to review. Senator Clinton has a considerable amount of experience in comparison to
Mr Obama.

Ajay   February 28th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Hillary supporters!
You are not voting for Obama supporters..you are voting for Obama. Please don't send this nation back to the Bush administration because your preffered candidate lost in the primary selection. One had to win....but both have nearly identical agendas!

LocalJoe   February 28th, 2008 10:12 am ET

The press is taking side.
How about the days that Obama attended the Islam Fundamental School in Indonesia?
How about FBI documents on Obama relationships with Lobby fellows?
How about where about his wealth was coming from?
How about the days when he is doing cracks?
How about his relationship with the crack dealers?

deaf   February 28th, 2008 10:12 am ET

why that cnn turn off my write. that kind of hearing people not want listen how feel deaf people.

Adiam48   February 28th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Sen. Clinton is stalling on releasing her taxes so she can take some things out of it. That way we can't see where the money is coming from. Come on Sen. Clinton...enough already. Show us your taxes!!!!

Ryan Indianapolis   February 28th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Looks like the evil witch is trying to Blame Bush on this one too. Of course the democrats if all else fails Blame President Bush or America first. Democrats are so desperate and pathetic.

unbiased   February 28th, 2008 10:10 am ET

To SAM – CommonSense:
"i guess President Bush has her taxes.. and President Bush would dictate her white house if we had not denounced and rejected her!"

Are you on medication??

Tom , Flagstaff, AZ   February 28th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Hillary lies again.

Forest for the Trees   February 28th, 2008 10:04 am ET

I have two-book recommended reading list for the crew at CNN.

1. The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect
By, Bill Kovach & Tom Rosenstiel

2. The News About the News: American Journalism in Peril
By, Leonard Downie JR. & Robert G Kaiser

Perhaps this will help curtail their conspicuous bias behavoir this primary race.

Hillary has Multiple Personalities   February 28th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Why is it some of you post your race as if it somehow adds value to what you write???

"I am a black immigrant from Guyana, South America. " or " I'm white and I read MLK Speeches to my unborn son".

I just don't get it???

LifeLongDemocrat   February 28th, 2008 10:00 am ET

I am still amazed at the comments from Obama supporters. When you have little experience you haven't left a trail YET! Give Obama a little time and he will be raked over the coals as the Clintons have been. The Republicans are already at work. Hope he can take it as he has been sheltered to date and doesn't seem to have the personal skills to handle this level of criticism. He will have to develop a thick skin if he wants to be president and his wife will have to as well.

Carole   February 28th, 2008 10:00 am ET

I think Hillary should release everything Obama and supporters want to see just as soon as Obama starts wearing the American Flag pin and tells us that if he gets to be President that he will be sworn in on the Bible that every other American President has taken oath on in this Country. I think he should prodce his birth certificate for everyone to see, how about that.

IH   February 28th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Litany of accusations:

1) I always get the first questions
2) Bush tricked me into approving the Iraq War
3) Bush is holding up my documents
4) Bill is responsible for championing NAFTA. I had nothing to do with it. But had it been successful, I would have definitely taken credit.
5) I am losing because media is tilted towards Obama.

Seeing a pattern?

coll   February 28th, 2008 9:59 am ET

• Obama has been asked about Farrakhan's words of praise and Farrakhan's receipt of an award from "Trumpet Newsmagazine," a Trinity church publication last month. Obama told Jewish leaders Sunday: "An award was given to Farrakhan for his work on behalf of ex-offenders completely unrelated to his controversial statements. And I believe that was a mistake and showed a lack of sensitivity to the Jewish community and I said so."

How many mistakes we need to OBAMA...if he keeping mistakes is good for this country, this is a good judgement that he say so.
be real...

Ernest   February 28th, 2008 9:58 am ET

It appears the we need to establish and attend a school of experience before running for a public office or holding a responsible position in United States of America. Senator Clinton has no experience different from other first ladies. I think that the Clinton's have become a ghost of their former selves. What we are seeing is the hidden strength of last desperation by the Clinton's. The resent events have shown how divisive and selfish the Clinton’s are. OBAMA ALL THE WAY!!!!!

MJ   February 28th, 2008 9:54 am ET

You want to see what Hillary means by a WORK horse not a SHOW horse?
Since the debate there have been some interesting things about the Senatorial "performance" of all three.

McCain has missed the MOST votes in the senate since his campaign began, (something like 40-something percent of them, or more)

Obama was second on the chart, missing 36% of the voting.

Clinton was the one who was lowest at 28% missed voting.

She has also held TWO oversight hearings with her committee since she began her campaign.

I'm sorry to burst your Obama bubbles...but Hillary said it...SHE is the work horse...NOT the show horse.

Anna, IL   February 28th, 2008 9:54 am ET

What's there to hide? Unless Hillary was the co-president to Bill Clinton druing those 8 years, how sensitive should First Lady's schedule be?

Just release the schedule and the tax returns and get it over with instead of dragging this thing out.

Peter from Obama08! Canada   February 28th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Marie are you a christain? Surely you act like a nonChristain in your comment about Obama attending a Church.
People don't go to serve Minister in House of God , they go serve God.

chandrap   February 28th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Every debate I watched between the two leading democratic presidential contenders, Senator Obama and Senator Clinton, I find it is striking that to the degree to which Senator Obama imitates Senator Clinton. Obviously, Senator Obama lacks the depth of understanding of the issues and policy details. Mr. Obama clearly needs more education on the issues that critical for our country. Although Mr. Obama has run a great campaign, just like George Bush did, nonetheless we need someone like Hillary Clinton with hans on experience to lead us in this perilous time of history.

Vicki NH   February 28th, 2008 9:49 am ET

In the last CNN debate Obama said he released all his data on the earmarks he has received since he has been in the Senate. A reporter with the Chicago Sun Times says he has only released that information for 2007. Hey Obama where is the data for 2005 & 2006??
Hillary 08!!

Anonymous   February 28th, 2008 9:49 am ET

People what is covering your Eyes hillary is never wrong.

Iraq war it bush's fault when hillary voted for the war she did not know what bush was going to do.

job loses in New York she tought Gore was goint to be president

NAFTA it is Bill clinton's fault

She is falling behind barack it is the media fault

Now to release the documents bush is delaying the process

Come on when is this women going to take resposiblity for her action
people let wake up not fall to the politics of washington.

pat huntington ny   February 28th, 2008 9:48 am ET

The release of these papers needs to be reviewed before they go out for national security reasons...so what's the big deal here? Oh, I see, this is just to give the Hillary Haters and Obamabots another forum to trash Hillary for something that is so inocuous, and not her fault.

Jim in Oregon   February 28th, 2008 9:48 am ET

Chris............i think the point is , we don't want the kind of experience Clinton is trying to sell.

Forest for the Trees   February 28th, 2008 9:47 am ET

CNN why have you deleted my post three times concerning yours, and other media channels, biasness. I have read some much worst comments posted here so I can I only imagine you have a problem with a citizen pointing out your flaws. Well too bad for you. You work for the citizens, at least if you do your job properly. Your refusal to post my comments only confirms to me that you will allow inflammatory insults posted about a former first lady and Senator but you cringe when a well thought out pointed opinion is directed your way.

Audrey   February 28th, 2008 9:47 am ET

She done it again – another delaying tactic!! Why am I not surprised?
She should've known she would be caught out on her lie and cover-up, on second thoughts she was so sure she had it wrapped up over confidence takes you no where!

People don't you all have anything else other than patriotic stuff to put Senator Obama down on – he is clean, honest, in control and very presidential – exact opposite of his opponent.

Now let me reflect, how many NFL and NBA players / officials AND spectators pledge to the flag when a celebrity is singing the national anthem? Get a life people and stop bickering over not wearing the flag on his lapel and pledging to the flag. Talk about more constructive stuff like "issues" that make or break the country and its good citizens.

OBAMA for President!! For the very first time a man of honor [his opponent said it too] who has motivated this country to move forward in Unity the world is watching and I am certain approving. "Senator Obama I am so proud of you God Bless you and your loved ones, cannot wait for the day when we call you Mr. President!"

John   February 28th, 2008 9:46 am ET

Ronald Reagan said "Bring down that wall Mr. Gorbacheov" To John McCain I say Bring down that wall Mr. McCain and then see where your surge stands.

Kelly Anne   February 28th, 2008 9:46 am ET

She should have released these last year!

max   February 28th, 2008 9:43 am ET

8 years of hosting white house dinners and kicking off easter egg hunts can't be included in her 'experience' ...

jfs   February 28th, 2008 9:43 am ET

Hillary Folks STOP complaining that CNN, etc is biased toward Clinton.
The reason there are SOOOO many more Obama postings is that he has MORE SUPPORT !!!! After all he's recieved over a million more votes than Sen. Clinton...........obviuously there would be more to respond to these news stories. What I don't get is WHATS UP WITH OHIO???? Why would Clinton be leading in a state that has SOOOO many economic issues that can be pointed to NAFTA and the Fabulous World Economy...... whose roots by the waygo back to the CLINTONS???? I'd love to see any unbiased press popping up in that state??? Maybe the Gov's old crony Bill has helped CLEAR things up?????????? Perhaps they might do far better on Tuesday if they would release both the papers and tax returns. After all they need to WIN in Texas and Ohio by at least 20% or more............ that information should help to get them there?????

Chris   February 28th, 2008 9:41 am ET

you what is truly surprising in all these discussion is the fact that while everyone is cussing at Clinton and praying at the altar of Obama folks fail to grasp basic facts of life
EXPERIENCE COUNTS !!
ALL CHANGE IS NOT GOOD !!
What we need is Progress .. not Change for the sake of change .. and most times the way to Progress is through experience .. not just pretty speeches
If you are still concerned why we went into Iraq .. impeach Bush / Cheney .. face facts . .we are THERE NOW !!!
At this point, what is the best course of action?
All I hear when Obama talks is .. 'She voted for going into Iraq' .. so ok .. she did ..
Remember this adage .. 'He who makes Nothing !! Makes no mistakes either' and that my friends is Obama ..
I am a lifelong Democrat and am willing to say this here and now .. between Obamma and Mccain I vote for Mccain

P. Lewis James   February 28th, 2008 9:41 am ET

8 years of sleazy Clinton politics is enough. How about telling the truth! Senator Clinton you voted for the Iraq war because that was the way the political wind was blowing. Now Americans have grown tired of the war and you are once again trying to reinvent yourself. If you really care about America, do us a favor and drop out of the race!

voter in NH   February 28th, 2008 9:40 am ET

Look, this is an Administration who lied out of both sides of their mouths for 7.75 years to us, The American people.....all of a sudden, because they say something about Hillary Clinton, we believe every word as Gospel! Come on people....where is the balance here? And to above comment re Lou Dobbs, thank God there is someone who tells it is.....he is only reporting and commenting on items out there, that conveniently, the rest of the press has swept under the carpet once again. CNN please start posting some of my comments. I am being censored by your moderators.

Randy G   February 28th, 2008 9:40 am ET

Well People, it shows you HOW BADLY the Republicans want her out of the race. She would have helped the struggling American families. The media, msnbc is the worst "threw the Kitchen sink at Hillary Clinton" to make it easier for Obama to win the Nomination. Funny when Hillary had the lead, of the same margin, NO One from NBC or any other media, recommended He step down. Obama lost California by a wide margin on super tuesday. Well its' the American people who will suffer now. "cause Ted Kennedy will do anything to give Obama the Nomination. The Republicans know Obama will be very easy to beat. Hillary's Problem is that she would have WON! CNN probably won't post this

Anthony   February 28th, 2008 9:39 am ET

Is this the same white house that has delayed the release of Papa Bush's documents?

John   February 28th, 2008 9:38 am ET

Clintons reluctance to tell the truth about her tax before her Fire Wall is exactly the same as John McCain waffling on about the surge working but neglects to say that it's not the surge but the back door deals with terrorist sunni and shia malitias., and then there is the BERLIN WALL built through Bagdad by Haliburton with American tax payer dollars. Both are being decietful if not liars.

Matt   February 28th, 2008 9:35 am ET

Hillary comes off as such a cry-baby. Boo-hoo, I'm getting the question first all the time. Except that a few minutes later in the debate, a question was asked in an open-ended way with no one as the specific recipient and Hillary jumped right in there. Clearly, she wants to go first. In the last debate, she sounded like she was debating on the high school debate team while Obama sounded presidential!

NY   February 28th, 2008 9:35 am ET

For those who say that CNN doesn't favor Obama, how about you take into account that this story was published yesterday by CNN at 8:15am, yet the Obama story that highlights his lack of leadership or ability to hold meetings in the Senate was published at 4:15pm yesterday and it is lower down the ticket than this story.

Hmmm.....I wonder why that is?

Smurph, New York   February 28th, 2008 9:34 am ET

LOU DOBBS....you are a clown– you are an independent??? Even clown are dependent on other members of the circus

Judy   February 28th, 2008 9:34 am ET

Hillary didn't see us coming....

Didn't know we were there....

Not once did she imagine...

That we were "everywhere"..

Waiting for our signal

Our chance to make a stand....

Believing we could do it...

With the help of just one man....

KaptKarl   February 28th, 2008 9:32 am ET

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NY   February 28th, 2008 9:31 am ET

To Shaggy,

I beg to differ about the ACLU, they are a good endorsement because they support the rights of the individuals and have advocated to preserve the rights that the Bush Administration has taken from the citizens of the USA.

Most of their cases involve the First Amendment, Equal Protection, due process, and the right to privacy. They take stances and support religious liberty, separation of church and state, and freedom of speech. They sued the NSA for government warrantless spying. Therefore, I fail to see how they are negative.

Maybe you'd like to have your liberties and rights removed, but I sure wouldn't.

Joss   February 28th, 2008 9:28 am ET

I think the most important question that hasn't been asked is why do they need to review the documents before they release them? It's not like they change them. Hillary knows what's in them. If there was nothing to hide she would have just released them outright.

Chili Padi   February 28th, 2008 9:28 am ET

Nothing new here. Just another double talk, wanting to have it both ways, buying more time to spin another lie and putting blame on others so as to get away from owning up. What a bunch of crock. And she wants to be president? Give me a break!

owl   February 28th, 2008 9:24 am ET

let us see the documents and by the way the income tax returns also.........if there is nothing to hide release them and now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tanya   February 28th, 2008 9:20 am ET

Another attempt to take down the BEST candidate for the job. It should be noted that this is probably the best training (slugged by the Whitehouse, by the Obama party, by the media, etc.) a democratic candidate can get before taking on the Republican candidate in an election. My vote is for Hilary. Barack has had too smooth a ride – he won't know what hit him.

colleen   February 28th, 2008 9:20 am ET

I don't know what she's so worried about...the most incriminating documents are forever gone via Sandy Berger's pants.
Billary is so over...even their staunch supporters have to suspend disbelief to the Nth degree, as evidenced by some of these posts. Its a "fairy tale" alright...the fairy tale that the Clintons expect you to swallow daily.

Viva Obama or McCain. Anyone but these horrible Clintons.

Betsy from OH   February 28th, 2008 9:18 am ET

Stop judging her so soon.

Many of you work in your daily jobs and you know how long it takes paperwork to process.

Now consider, this is Government, and personal Presidential paperwork.

That's why it's taking forever. Not that it's anyones fault or anyone is hiding anything. There are just more important things for our federal government to do – you know – like run the country.

The papers will be released and all of the Hillary Haters on here will see that there wasn't anything she was hiding – it was just paperwork that carried a whole lot of red tape around it.

Alvin   February 28th, 2008 9:14 am ET

Where did she get $5 million to blow on her candidacy? Which means she's got a whole lot more money stashed. All the on a Senator's salary? I don't think so. Even if she saved every penny of her salary, she wouldn't even come close to even the $5 million she loaned her campaign.

Follow the money! Let's see those tax returns. Obama already gave them up.

Angela   February 28th, 2008 9:14 am ET

This is about her past in the White House as first Lady why do people have to go off into other issues. She isn't blaming anybody here and she still has plenty of time to get them out. Why don't you people read what it says before you make comments that don't have anything to do with the topic.

Margret   February 28th, 2008 9:14 am ET

Yikes!!! When the Republicans criticizes something or someone...it is very suspicious....sounds like they are FOR Obama? Hmmm...what do they know that we don't? You don't think that they think he would be easier to beat, do ya?

From PA   February 28th, 2008 9:13 am ET

IRS is investigating Obama and his Church!!

Don't forget Rezko trial!!

Obama praised Bushes action to bomb in pakistan!! I thought he wanted to go diplomatic first??

This guy won the senate in illinois by default...don't let him win the white house by default (thanx to people who don't do their homework on whom they are voting for and thanx to the media).

Hillary is not perfect BUT a far better candidate!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jack   February 28th, 2008 9:10 am ET

Hillary's waiting to release her White House papers doesn't change the fact that she's better on foreign policy than Obama (Obama didn't know the new Russian president's name).

Oh, and I can't forget that she's stronger on the economy and healthcare.

Kerry Sisson   February 28th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Let's move on. Only Barrack Obama can make that happen. The Clintons can then retire together, fade into being private citizens and they can live happily ever after. And then, we can too!

NeedNeutralMedia   February 28th, 2008 9:08 am ET

Why now media are playing the game against Hillary? Actually, this is not new.. Whenever I read articles from CNN (maybe other sites as well? I don't know..), most of time, they are written against her. We don't see many articles against Obama though... Most of time, CNN's "Latest News" section gets updated quite often. But now we see the "Navarrette: Clinton at risk of losing Latino vote " article for how long?? It seems that Media (CNN) are leading people purposely away from Hillary. Stop this and stay neutral.

Mike   February 28th, 2008 9:07 am ET

HELLO OBAMA SUPPORTERS....

He was strongly against the war before he got to the Senate. Since entering the Senate he has voted in favor of every funding to continue the war, yet he says he would withdraw the troops if elected president. But reserves the right to send them back in if Al Queda is in Iraq. Al Queda is in Iraq. So Obama keeps the troops there.

I know you all hear Obama's message. But I wonder if you truely listen.

Carol   February 28th, 2008 9:07 am ET

How many people are running for president?
It seems to be TWO.
I think Clinton and Obama are getting a lot of FREE TV time.
What about the other candidates?
Carol in Pell City, AL

matt hardeman   February 28th, 2008 9:06 am ET

YEAH LETS 'UNITE' THE COUNTRY BEHIND A PHOTOGENIC FAD!!!!!!

as far as i'm aware, opposing ideologies still dominate the United States, but maybe barack knows something i dont?

matt hardeman   February 28th, 2008 9:05 am ET

YEAH LETS 'UNITE' THE COUNTRY BEHIND A PHOTOGENIC FAD!!!!!!

as far as i'm aware, opposing ideologies still dominate the United States, but maybe barack knows something i dont?

Steve   February 28th, 2008 9:05 am ET

Rebecca,

Great argument lets see Clinton hasnt released her tax returns Obama hasnt done his job....hmmm that really make me want to vote for him.

Deb   February 28th, 2008 9:04 am ET

Thank you CNN.

You report news that the Obama Camp may be able to use as a negative.

The REAL news and nastiness comes from the Obama supporters who display incredible HATE!

I will never cast my vote for a group build on such a base.

The comments that have been made are VERY disrespectful and anti-American.

Shame on you and the hateful Obama supporters!

Brian from NYC   February 28th, 2008 9:04 am ET

Hillary LIED during the debate saying she'll release her tax returns. The AP is reporting her aides have said she won't do it....unless she is the nominee!! Business as usual for Clinton!! Please Please Please people of Texas put an end to this! Vote Obama so we can have a real leader in the White House!!

Dancindukes   February 28th, 2008 9:03 am ET

January 26 2006 Ms Clinton formed an exploratory committee regarding a run for President. She should have started the process of getting the papers released over 1 year ago. Stop stalling. You say your 35 years of service, including those in the White House, should count for something. Let us who vote make that decision based on what you did and who you met with for 8 years as First Lady. A reasonable request in my opinion.

Steve   February 28th, 2008 9:02 am ET

Obama only wishes he had 11,000 pages of experience. Where still waiting for his first Comittee head meeting....oops thats irrelevant I forgot he two books to write on my dime.....the reason all the obamakins are complaining is they don't understand that Clinton's experience doesnt fit on a post it note.

Pawan   February 28th, 2008 9:02 am ET

Democrats are bit confused by all the show boz coming from obama I think. See he will bomb pakistan if Al-Qaeda is there and Pakistan is a friendly country to USA, and he will talk to Iran, Syria, North Korea and Venezuela becasue america must talk to its enemies too.

dont you think the outside world would think if obama is elected as president to be america's enemy rather than being a friend and getting bombed without talks or even a warning for that matter?

John, Albany, New York   February 28th, 2008 9:01 am ET

If Bush has to look at everything that is released it will take until the year 2080 for that to happen. Anyone who cannot get a sentence out without making syntax errors also is funtionally illiterate. The real reason is that the re"pig"licans want Obama to be their opposition not Hillary Clinton. Obama will be easy to beat but not Hillary. The re"pig"licans has already made a series of commercials about Obama to discredit him. There is nothing the re"pig"licans would like more than to have Obama be the opposition.

Michelet Audige   February 28th, 2008 9:00 am ET

Hillary has a vision for a 21st century economy based on shared prosperity – where we measure our success not by the wealth at the very top, but by how broadly our wealth and prosperity are shared. She believes in an economy that rewards hard work, puts the American Dream within everyone’s reach, and allows each of us to live up to our God-given potential.

Throughout the campaign, Hillary has outlined a comprehensive set of economic policies to jumpstart our ailing economy, provide more economic security to hardworking Americans, and lay the foundation for shared economic growth and the creation of good, high-wage jobs across our country. Hillary is the only candidate that has proposed real solutions for our immediate economic challenges, including ending the mortgage crisis and creating millions of green-collar jobs.

Americans face tough economic times. Hillary is ready to lead on the economy from day one, with a clear vision and bold agenda to restore the American Dream for everyone

Elaine in Atlanta   February 28th, 2008 9:00 am ET

Hey Gbolee, why is this Obama's fault??

Independent   February 28th, 2008 9:00 am ET

Hillary makes me feel dirty just by reading about her. I dislike her more than I disliked Rumsfeld- they both lie in your face and are so arrogant that they either believe you too stupid to know, or believe you are too insignificant to worry about.

Matt NC   February 28th, 2008 8:59 am ET

To all of the women out there who are against Clinton I would offer this food for thought: The next time you are over looked for a promotion or told that the job that you have been working hard to prepare for all of your life is going to the man who just started, don't complain and claim that you are being overlooked because you are a woman. Here is America's chance to put every one on an almost equal playing field. Senator Clinaton deserves her opportunity to change the dynamics of America completely for the better.

I am a 34 yr old black male from NC and I support Hillary Clinton.

I very seriously doubt that this one will get posted. CNN seems to try to present their own argument in favor of Obama with these posts.

Matt   February 28th, 2008 8:59 am ET

Neither Hillary or Obama have the knowledge to be President. I'm not a big fan of McCain, but he is 10 times the candidate the dems have produced.

Pawan   February 28th, 2008 8:57 am ET

America is going to miss a great opportunity to elect a woman as its president for the first time. We in Sri Lanka elected the world first Prime minister way back in 1970. its time for america to have trust in their women.

Hmmmmm.....   February 28th, 2008 8:57 am ET

DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

Experience and HRC ???

Bret Farve's wife has been exposed to the Green Bay Packer's Offense for years. It does not mean she's ready to QB the Packers!

Hillary – The only two things will happen if you become president. .1) The country will be highly divided and the Press will have a field day with your antics. .2) We'll end up with two Impeached Clintons.

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Brandon   February 28th, 2008 8:57 am ET

How does the refusal to release tax records and the "first lady documents" square with her "fully vetted" claim?

Anyone that files taxes should realize that it doesn't takes months to post her tax return form on her website. I could post mine within 15 minutes and I don't have a huge staff to do it for me.

I honestly don't see how she can be defended on this.

matt hardeman   February 28th, 2008 8:55 am ET

CNN-

I grew up wanting to be a reporter amongst your staff. It was an ambition of mine, until not long ago. After this election, and your flagrant abuse of media responsiblity in this most important of years, you are no longer entitled to calling yourselves the most trusted name in news.

moderate that, you election rigging despots. yeah, i mean YOU. what you've done this year shall not and will not be forgotten. if you ever underestimated something, it was this. the demise of your repuation and hopefully that of your corporation, begins now. after all, you cannot clas yourselves as any more 'fair and balanced' than the cancer that is FOX News.

eat that.

Mr. B.   February 28th, 2008 8:55 am ET

Beware America:

This should make everyone stop and think.

The Clintons are the only Presidential candidate to not release Tax Returns.

It is obvious that they do not want these documents released.

There is no doubt that there is going to be questionable things inthe documents.

So, what do you Hilliary supporters say to this ?

America Is Ready
Obama 08

Pia   February 28th, 2008 8:52 am ET

To Pupnannie,
The Clintons deserve to be scrutinized time and time again. Least we forget all the crimes they were accused of and got away with. Yes, GOT AWAY WITH IT! Don't ever forget Bill was impeached! He's a woman abuser who took advantage of his status!
Sure, Hillary Clinton will be the next president, and pigs can fly!

Charles   February 28th, 2008 8:47 am ET

Maybe if the Clinton's paid that day job person a little more money the 11,000 documents could be read a little faster. heaven forbid the Clinton's hire two people to do the reading job. I suggest the 1.26% interest Hillary got for lending her campaign 5 million dollars be given to the document reader so they can work full time. Cut the baloney Hillary. You have no intention of releasing anything about your so-called Co-Presidency years even if you are the Dem's nominee. Take your bogus healthcare plan from the Clinton years and go back to your adopted state of New York, Rudy "G's" keeping a beer and cheesesteak ready for you. GO OBAMA!

Philly Girl 111111   February 28th, 2008 8:47 am ET

I have figured it all out. Hillary needs to get back into the White house to get to all those papers. There is something there that will ruin her and Bill and if the Clintons don't get in back in there before someone else does, they will find out what she has done in the past that she is trying so hard to hide. They left something in the White House that they must hide, burn or loss so the public won't know about the shady stuff she and Bill has done. That's why she and the whole Clinton family is fighting so hard to get back into that house. It's not about us, It's all about them.

Kim, PA   February 28th, 2008 8:45 am ET

at least Hillary has information on what's she's done for America. What has OBAMA done as a SENATOR to bring the parties together??????
nothing!

its all talk and you're foolish to BELIEVE or giving someone who's been in the gov't a chance.

IT is a waste of time to think OBAMA is going to bring change!!!!!!

total waste of time!

I'd vote for McCain first. and i don't care if he was born on raft in the Panama Canal.

He fought for our country with his life. HAS OBAMA... N.O.

Howard, Westport CT   February 28th, 2008 8:45 am ET

At this point who cares. Just a note to you AMERICA. Most politicians are sleaze balls. The Clintons are no different from the Bushs etc. If serving our country was such an honor, they would do it for free. Compare congress and senate salaries with your own. Then compare their healthcare and retirement to yours. Add to the fact that they can vote to raise their wages and do. Do you think that the politicians have deserved a raise the last 8 yrs??? REALITY CHECK AMERICA.
We need to send a message that we are wiping the slate clean. At least Obama hasn't been completely ruined yet. The only problem is the kind of dirt we have in Washington these days doesn't wipe away that easily.
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whatever   February 28th, 2008 8:44 am ET

First the Obama supporters claims HC's time as first lady is irrelevant, now it seems that it's all important. "Flip-flop-flip-flop" that's the sound of the Barak-clock ticking. Heaven help us if he's elected.

matt hardeman   February 28th, 2008 8:44 am ET

Anyone who doesnt think the media is biased towards barack obama (like jack cafferty) is either covering their ears, or trying to cover their arses (like jack cafferty)

watch your reputation
sink

Hillary Rules   February 28th, 2008 8:43 am ET

wow!! White house blames .. and not attacks ...
double standard CNN ..

CNN is now officially ONN (Obama News Network)

amber   February 28th, 2008 8:43 am ET

Gosh people...do you really believe shady BUSH over Hillary Clinton (someone from your own party). The Dems will never win back the white house like this.....talk about divided.

And YES, I AM a Democrat. But this is type of thing is ridiculous! Grow up folks.

bill pike   February 28th, 2008 8:37 am ET

on a salary, they put away millions???? must be the same financial planner that the former mayor of mexico city had when he bought a home in this country for over 4 million. just good financial planning.

Paul, NY NY   February 28th, 2008 8:36 am ET

I think Hilly is perfect. I want another President that makes up stuff, then gets caught, lies about it, pushs the blame someplace else, and finally sweeps it under the rug. I'm a conservative and she's my kind of President. She's the best for the republican party.

It says alot when a conservative wants an Obama/Edwards ticket for predisent. Its that or well a poor second of McCain/?????.

Jordan   February 28th, 2008 8:34 am ET

Why doesn't CNN ask Obama about what his church says about their "mission". It says:
We are a congregation which is Unashamedly Black ...

We are an African people, and remain "true to our native land,

We constantly affirm our trust in God through cultural expression of a Black worship service and ministries which address the Black Community.

These Black Ethics must be taught and exemplified in homes, churches, nurseries and schools, wherever Blacks are gathered.

A congregation with a non-negotiable COMMITMENT TO AFRICA.

All of these ideas from Obama's church need explanation. NOW!

Pgh Jack   February 28th, 2008 8:34 am ET

BO (and he sure has it) has nothing but BS. They only thing I see missing from his stage attire is a bible.

Coleman R. Brice, Asbury Park, NJ   February 28th, 2008 8:34 am ET

What's she hiding? Another Peter Paul campaign scandal?

Where's her tax return?

E>Dozois   February 28th, 2008 8:32 am ET

Wow,is no one at CNN going to pick up the story fromC.T.V>Canadian news about Obamas phone call?

Trev   February 28th, 2008 8:31 am ET

Who would have thought... The Bush-Obama alliance. Obama's supporters are bringing me closer and closer to voting 3rd party or staying home. So much arrogance and disrespect. I which you were more like your candidate. At least he seems to understand the need for democratic unity.

Richard   February 28th, 2008 8:28 am ET

It's arrogant Obama's fault! And I thought the Republican attack machine was bad.

All you anti Clinton people don't know what is in store with OBAMA! or is it OSAMA!! They dress alike! Can not tell the difference. How soon we forget 9-11.

Hillary 2008! Best Qualified!

sportnut   February 28th, 2008 8:26 am ET

Who cares if she releases her tax filing or whitehouse records. If you need this stuff to make a decision you need to do more work and learn about the candidates.

These things are only for the media to write about because they want dirt on anyone and these two have been through the wash enough.

Marty, Orlando Fl   February 28th, 2008 8:26 am ET

Hillary,
You are obviously hiding something you don't want potential voters to see. That's really not the way to win the Whtie House. I respect you and the work that you've done but I must say that you're very shady.

Obama '08

Brian   February 28th, 2008 8:25 am ET

Will everyone stop this Clinton/Obama prattle long enough to realize that congress is spending all it's time trying to catch a baseball player in a lie instead of actually worrying about, maybe, the economy, or any one of the other 100 things that are sending our country into the crapper.

scott   February 28th, 2008 8:24 am ET

Kind of a non-issue, she said you'll see her past records from the Whitehouse. if you think about it it would proubly be more in her favor as it shows she has done something.
what about M. Obamas hospital board bonuses for keeping the cost of care up 3.7% more for the poor. then those with proper insurance.
or how much has B.O. given to the church that he belongs to who's minister strongly supports Farrakan as a advisor?
is this the beggining of what Manson said to his followers on how the black man would blindly rise to lead the gov.
its all just Helter Skelter....................

david   February 28th, 2008 8:22 am ET

CNN trying to make a story out of nothing again.

TEXAS FOR HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kimberly in Texas   February 28th, 2008 8:19 am ET

The Clintons have much to hide! So, the longer the papers take to come out, the better...the same for their taxes!

Obama 08

David Mulenex, Savannah, Georgia   February 28th, 2008 8:16 am ET

Just goes to show how extraordinarily secretive the Bush and Clinton dynasties really are, and how schizophrenic they are becoming. On the one hand, to keep the record for history, which surely must judge the Clintons and Bushes as truly great, requires safeholding documents in outsized Presidential libraries, which are matched only by the egos of the former and would be presidents involved. On the other hand, letting the living voters see what their leaders actually did might cast some doubt on the principles of hagiography. It's time for open records that can open our eyes to the unsaintly political lives of these flawed families. Caveat lector!

Walt, Belton,TX   February 28th, 2008 8:16 am ET

Hopefully, the White House will not hold up the release of these documents any more than the Clintons have held up releasing all their income tax returns. Hillary will never be able to actually tell the whole truth about anything, will she?

anon   February 28th, 2008 8:16 am ET

you people are dumb

Carolyn   February 28th, 2008 8:15 am ET

Remember whatever is done in the dark will come to Light.

SPQR753   February 28th, 2008 8:15 am ET

A comment from a European Friend:

This morning, an African-American lady, interviewed on NPR, stated she finds Obama to be an inspirator of “Biblical & Profetical” proportions.

Yes, Obama is indeed a great and inspiring orator to the point where crowds even applaud and cheer him when he is blowing his nose (b.t.w.: where is the IQ of those voters, PLEASE??).

However, the present and future DIFFICULT POLITICAL and ECONOMICAL SITUATION, afflicting the United States, REQUIRES a steady hand at the tiller.

Come January 2009, America (and her Allies) can’t afford to "bet" on an un-experienced and un-trained “Biblical & Profetical” inspirator.

For once, let’s regain the sense of reality and responsibility and give Obama a chance NOT EARLIER than 2017!!!!

Bill Jay   February 28th, 2008 8:11 am ET

Pa. for Hillary....................................................................................

maura   February 28th, 2008 8:09 am ET

Concerned Canadian, you should follow the debates somewhat closer. Also, stop and pay attention to what America is saying and to what Europe (for example) is cheering about: OBAMA '08

Totel90   February 28th, 2008 8:07 am ET

Chris A wrote,

Well Clinton's idea that they're moving as quick as possible is a joke, looking at all the time they've had to release this information, which has been asked for for awhile now, I think her idea was to delay it as much as possible so that the "big states" can get their votes in before the information was released. A pity that its come to this Hillary.

I totally agree with you. The media should put pressure on Hillary to release tax returns. Surely, her accountants should not take months to produce her tax returns. Please, Hillary, make the documents and tax returns available before Tuesday.

Ohio   February 28th, 2008 8:07 am ET

Leave gracefully Hillary, you will lose no mather what

Tim   February 28th, 2008 8:02 am ET

Of course the news media is worried about releasing documents from the Clintons ,but nothing mentioned about looking into Obama's relationship with Rezko or his chair of the foreign relations committee to Afghanistan .That would be a double standard .

Stephen   February 28th, 2008 8:01 am ET

Simply amazing !!!! I would invite everyone to just go and Google Clinton Corruption and see what pops up.... when I did it this morning there was 674,000 entries.... where there is smoke there is fire..... in the case of the Clintons there is a fire storm off the rector scale !!!

Rose from Chicago   February 28th, 2008 7:58 am ET

Hillary, leave now gracefully, while you still have some decency left. And oh, by the way, take Lou Dobbs with you. He's really starting to grate on us with his superiority.

Independent for Obama   February 28th, 2008 7:56 am ET

Hillary IS A SNEAKY, LYING, DISHONEST POLITICIAN.

1. At the debate she said she would release the documents, "perhaps sooner" than the primary. THEN A DAY LATER, SHE SAYS SHE WON'T RELEASE THEM.

2. Now the White House Papers.

SHE CAN'T BE TRUSTED!!!

Isabella Clark   February 28th, 2008 7:56 am ET

"It's eleven thousand pages of documents being reviewed by one person who has a day job," he said of Lindsey.

That, my friends, is the kind of management that Hillary Clinton is offering our country!

S.E. Croft   February 28th, 2008 7:43 am ET

So I suppose the White House is to blame for your delay in tax returns too, eh Hillary? If it's not cry me a river then it's lie me a river with you. Buh bye.

Doesn't Matter   February 28th, 2008 7:38 am ET

I don't think this matters. She's a fighter, so better get used to it.

Sharon   February 28th, 2008 7:38 am ET

No, there's no media bias.....if this had been Obama's story about info on Rezko or Maytag Plants, or Nuclear Energy, or his Church...it would read "Obama is being Unfairly connected with people from his past that he really had no control over and they are just now out to get him. They are mean. Let's feel sorry for him."

April   February 28th, 2008 7:36 am ET

When Wolf Blitzer was talking to Govenor Randell yesterday, Randell pointed out to Wolf that CNN barely covered a fact that would be very relevant to young voters for Obama–that Obama is pro nuclear. Wolf responded that CNN cannot repeat every story. What a ridiculous statement. That is all CNN does. They will repeat this story over and over and over again in an effort to bash Clinton and get viewers who hate Clinton. Why not point out important information about Obama–at least more than once. The media has known for many months that Obama's mentor and pastor was honored Louis Farrakhan. Obama is very integral to that church, and I am sure he has received a lot of financial support from it. Oprah is seen on its website, and so is Obama. Farrakhan is a horrible anti-semite, and Hillary was right in the Ohio debate when she said there is a difference between skirting the issue and doing the right thing. No president of the United States should belong to a church that is anti white and anti Jew, plain and simple. The president's first "non-negotiable" obligation should be to America and not Africa. Trinity Church of Christ's first obligation, it says in its mission statement, is to Africa. These are things CNN and MSNBC knew and were silent about for a long time. Silence, as Eleanor Roosevelt said, is the more urgent crime.

Liz   February 28th, 2008 7:30 am ET

Just wanted to make a comment on Lewis defecting to Obama's side. Mr. Lewis, as far as I am concerned, is a defector/traitor. I would not trust him....not even with my dog. He is one of these people that will turn onto you in a second if it means that it would benefit him. He is not capable of being loyal to anyone so let him defect to Obama because when Clinton wins he will try to turn back to her but I hope she does not even acknowledge him. Clinton does not need people like him...she needs people who can remain loyal. I suppose with him being black that's what made him go on the Obama band wagon.

Anyway, Clinton keep your head up and win that nomination!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BL-NYC   February 28th, 2008 7:28 am ET

Now we are going to believe Bush's White House???
In Mrs. Clinton's defense people... PLEASE give me a break...

last debate   February 28th, 2008 7:26 am ET

It's everybody's fault but Hillary.......

Joe-Wilmington, DE   February 28th, 2008 7:18 am ET

Could these documents contain some unflattering information about the illustrious, self-absorbed senator Clinton?

Typical Clinton strategy: blame someone else – the media, the current administration, the competition...Who is she kidding?

Things are not looking very good for the Clinton BS machine. Might we expect another gusher of tears next Monday on the eve of what could be the decisive primary?

Tom Swift   February 28th, 2008 7:15 am ET

When Hillary gave... er, I mean loaned... um, wait... "invested" $5,000,000 (that's 5 MILLION) of her own money to her campaign she upped the ante.

The people have a right to know where that money came from.

She has no intentions of releasing her tax returns. Her answer at the debate was to stall the question until after the Ohio, Texas and those 2 unimportant states hold their primaries etc. on Tuesday.

Slick Willy in a pantsuit.

McCain '08 – Change You Can Live With

George   February 28th, 2008 7:13 am ET

If Hillary has something, that means she did some work... How about Obama? He has nothing to offer.

Peter for Obama08! Canada   February 28th, 2008 7:02 am ET

Well said guys. Sure she has to blame Algor and Bush for the lost of 30, 000 jobs in up state New York. They cause it for her bla bla...
BLA..........I don't think she should go on debating because she always makes mess on the desk . She bosted that she will knock Obama out in Texas and She said meet me in Ohio let's debate on Health Care.

Why can't she tell us how will she mandate Americans who can't afford her health care plan? Obama repeatedly asked her how will she enforce her mandate on those that can't afford her healt care plan and she never give direct answer.
CAN ANY OF HER SUPPORTER EXPLAIN HOW WILL SHE FORCE HER HEALTH CARE PLAN ON AMERICANS?

andrew jones   February 28th, 2008 7:01 am ET

Hillary is a BIG FAT LIER and she blames everyone one else but herself by always whining that she's a victim!

And borrowing your words, SHAME ON YOU Hillary and dont forget to release your tax return!!!!

GO OBAMA!!!!

Nando   February 28th, 2008 6:52 am ET

We have a Better chance of Britney Spears turning into a HINDU than HILLARY and BILL Showing there tax returns.

JayBee, Germany   February 28th, 2008 6:30 am ET

The Media have endorsed OBAMA; The voters have not been fair to HRC and now the Bush white house is endorsing OBAMA again by delaying the release of those 11,000 pages. Who knows whats next in her spin machine. The END is imminent. Better show bows out now with dignity and stop all the complains that wont take her to anywhere. SHAME ON YOU HRC!!!!

OBAMA(08)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Group of Asian American   February 28th, 2008 3:13 am ET

We, Asian American support Hillary, We respect a person who work ed long and hard for so many years; who has knowledge gained from many years of experiences. We knew she will be the good president of United States. We do not understand why people do not want the same people in the white house again. We believe the white House should belong to the most qulified candidate. wether they had been livied there or not.

jason   February 28th, 2008 2:22 am ET

concerned? what an immpeached pres? our best..... BABY BOOMERS dont solve problems they make problems

pgholli   February 28th, 2008 1:52 am ET

I have lost all respect for the news media, especially CNN. As journalists they are suppose to be fair and unbiased, however I have never been more disgusted with the never ending favoritism they show for Obama. They have not covered this election in an unbiased and fair manner. They can support whomever they like but they should not use their position and the airways to try and drum up support for Obama. They constantly trash Hillary and really bring a discredit to themselves and their network. What happened to professionalism? SHAME ON ALL OF YOU!!

Jackie   February 28th, 2008 1:52 am ET

In the spirit of full disclosure lets hear about Rezco and Obama's ties to Exceleron. Trust me we will hear about thme soon enough.

This is the same media that sold us Iraq and now has helped to spoon feed a candidate that does not walk like he talks. The story is he talks good.

When we look back at this moment in time and we will ...maybe one of the results will be that America returns to journalism and the talking heads no longer sway us,

PS Do you know anywhere that the issues and policies are being honestly compared? Do you know any independent experts who can take the candidates plans and really evaluate them?

whyputaname   February 28th, 2008 1:51 am ET

I hope for all of you that they DON'T get released! Just to piss you people off more!

I just read an article about Obama's shady dealings and it don't look pretty!

Gee......I wonder why the Republicans are pushing so hard to see Obama get nominated.....interesting!!!!

I can't wait for the sparks to fly!!!

morissen3k8   February 28th, 2008 1:50 am ET

I guess this is what is to be expected if she was to be in white house for missing documents or delays. Sorry America, I was too busy mismanaging. She'll be making excuses and trying to find a scapegoat for all her mismanagement as she has mismanaged her own campaign. Also she was too busy to vote on the FISA bill or chairing her own campaign committee and tramples on the Bill of Rights when asking Obama about Farakahn. Way to go Hillary, is this what people can expect from day 1 experience. It's very bad precedent you're walking all over the Bill of Rights and you don't care about people's liberty. At least Obama was busy fending hypocritical opponents like you to be chairing a committee.

Alex mason   February 28th, 2008 1:47 am ET

I'm a democrat. If obama wins, i WILL vote for McCain. The media and other shameless obama supporters have angered me to no end. Shame on you CNN, you've become a joke.

by the way, i know this wont be posted, thanks to the CNN-Obama gestapo. you guys are truly disgusting. good luck electing the golden boy without us! hahaha

Heather, Murrieta Ca   February 28th, 2008 1:33 am ET

First Ed Henry I Love your writing!!Your story of being on that helicopter and saying please dont throw up made me laugh! Second shes fighting to win this thing I dont think documents from when she was in the White House as FLOTUS are priority one.

Rusty   February 28th, 2008 1:28 am ET

In response to LJ. It was a known fact the Clintons took furniture, pictures and fine China valued over $200,000.00 when they left the White House. Also, the reason Hillary does not want to release her tax papers is because they have received over $20 million dollars from foreigners for some "investments" that Bill had in Dubai. They cannot fund presidential campaigns with foreign money and that is their dilemma. She will never show any papers or tax records as they have a history of hiding documents. Even when she went before the Federal Grand Jury she stalled and did not hand the papers they wanted. She claimed she did not know where they were.

dem123   February 28th, 2008 1:27 am ET

Hypocritical obamacans now love the Bush white house and CNN of course has to carry the story as it's lead-disgusting.

jt   February 28th, 2008 1:24 am ET

Hillary is by far superior in the Ohio debate! Hillary is great on details. Obama seems to just agree what Hillary said but he is good in acting like he knows what he is talking about.

Obama is great in speeches but not in action. Motivational speeches.

They calimed that Obama is the chairmam of Subcommittee that deals with Europeans Affairs which include NATO. NATO has troops in Afghanistan but they said he never held a single hearing since he became the Chariman. He seems to be saying that he has the best judgement when comes to being Commander in Chief. Not doing anything in a year is bad commander in chief !!! All talk, no action!!

Best choice is Hillary!!!

matt hardeman   February 28th, 2008 1:23 am ET

OI CNN how big is obama's schlong? does it feel good? how was the post-debate foursome?

matt hardeman   February 28th, 2008 1:21 am ET

HEY CNN- OBAMA IS SOOOOOOOOOOO COOL

(moderator check)

Millie watson   February 28th, 2008 1:14 am ET

And now america transfers. Bush's naive idiots, to Obama's naive idiots.

why are american's so distracted by the camouflage?

CAN WE PLEASE HAVE SOME KNOWLEDGE IN THE WHITE HOUSE????? GO HELP HILLARY SO YOU GUYS DONT MESS THINGS UP EVEN MORE. THANK YOU. (FROM THE REST OF THE WORLD)

Grif   February 28th, 2008 1:13 am ET

Wake up Mr George Bush Jnr. You did a fine job in office! But don't waste your legacies, on the destruction of your Country. When it could be a new beginning, for Democracy. For the whole of the USA. 200 years plus, thrown away. Just because people have a right to agree, to disagree!!!

Stuart in L.A.   February 28th, 2008 1:10 am ET

pathetic- koolaid is so bad for one's health. Thank you Oprah...

gbolee   February 28th, 2008 1:05 am ET

CNN is so biased.....you have refused to post any of my posts....I guess you are trying to please Hillary by only posting comments from here supporters....too bad...too sad...
Clinton is toast....and here supporters should stop deluding themselves...it's time to reject and denounce this "fairy tale" confidence that she can still win the nomination.

gbolee   February 28th, 2008 1:04 am ET

CNN is so biased.....you have refused to post any of my posts....I guess you are trying to please Hillary by only posting comments from here supporters....too bad...too sad...

Clinton is toast....and here supporters should stop deluding themselves...it's time to reject and denounce this "fairy tale" confidence that she can still win the nomination.

Millie watson   February 28th, 2008 1:03 am ET

Who wants to bet that not one of my comments gets posted?

Millie watson   February 28th, 2008 1:03 am ET

CLINTON HAS GUTS

OBAMA HAS...... a tongue.

who buys it? (other than naive/stupid people who only folow the news to the extent that it suits them?)

this isnt the sixties. sorry folks. i wish it was too.

GO HILLARY

BRiley   February 28th, 2008 1:00 am ET

I take it that those folks that LOL'd Hillary as usual on CNN.barack.obama.org are just feeling a little insecure if Hillary wins the White House. I've never voted for a Republican, but if Obama is the Democratic Nominee I will vote for McCain just for the sheer nastiness of the Obamashiites! They are truly nasty!

john m   February 28th, 2008 12:58 am ET

yes we can?

yes we can what exactly??

Obama copies Cesar Chavez' word 'yes we can', but,
doesn't give us any substatial elaboration of what he means.

Obama, yes we can lose?

Is Obama's way to unite is to divide and alienate the Hillary supporters
by calling her 'divisive'?

Si, se puede. Si, se puede perder.
Obama, si, puedes perder! Texas.

deroy   February 28th, 2008 12:55 am ET

bruce lindsey is holding it up under the order of the clintons.

it's that simple.

Millie watson   February 28th, 2008 12:52 am ET

yes we can?

yes we can what exactly??

throw insults and act like children??

So much for the 'college-educated block'

looks like this whole obama thing's a chirade from the ground up!

GO HILLARY/McCAIN'

frank   February 28th, 2008 12:52 am ET

CNN SHAME ON YOU!!

WE LOVE YOU HILLARY!

La Raza   February 28th, 2008 12:51 am ET

Hillary supporters and Americans are being taken for a ride. Get off the bus everyone! It's headed for the ditch. She doesn't want the documents released. Wake up people!

Millie watson   February 28th, 2008 12:50 am ET

You obamaniacs sound as stupid as bush supporters. As a democrat, i'm ashamed to see that after 8 years of bush, you people are no better. i'm voting for mccain if hillary loses. At least he isn't a complete joke and his supporters arent excitable naive little co-edswith no knowledge of politics, history, or anything else for that matter.

Cunningham The Pie Hole   February 28th, 2008 12:49 am ET

Go Billary. Us wishy-washy folks should stick together. At first I voted for McCain and I might vote for you...for the right price. You supported NAFTA then re-canted. See? We have something in common. Together, we can win this. Join me Hillary. Together, we'll forge a NEW conservative identity.

No Bama   February 28th, 2008 12:45 am ET

Have you ever thought Bush being a McCain supporter feels it would be easier to beat Bama than Hillary?

Tricia Pepper   February 28th, 2008 12:44 am ET

I am a Canadian but have been following your presidential race. Right now my T.V. is off & I really don't know if i can watch your shows for a while - your coverage is so obviously anti- Clinton and pro-Obama. The only reporter who has maintained objectivity is Crawley. Anderson Cooper who I used to respect is one of the worst.

Americans in Guam   February 28th, 2008 12:41 am ET

If Hillary is blaming everyone for everything wrong, now... Who will she blame for world problems in the White House? We don't need a blamer. We need a leader.

Americans in Guam excited for Obama

Sharell L. Grant   February 28th, 2008 12:39 am ET

Very interesting....Everyone else in this race have made their documents known; why is Hillary lagging behind? Obviously, it's because there is something there she doesn't want the public (specifically the Ohio/Texas public), to see. Obviously there's something in that "35 years of experience" that she's not willing to share.

Edward Rodriguez in Texas   February 28th, 2008 12:39 am ET

The Republicans are starting the negative comments against Obama because they see him as the frontrunner.

They will bring up Obama's previous muslim background, cocaine and drug use; his suspicious dealings with Tony Rezco who was indicted for extortion; Rezco's who is a longtime personal friend to Obama and from Syria contributed $10,000 to Obama's campaign, or possibly more; Rezco was sent $3.5 million dollars by a billionare from Iraq for his defense; and just prior to his indictment Rezco sold his property to Obama for $104,500 when he had just bought it the year before for $625,000; also his refusal to pledge of allegiance; his vote in favor of nuclear corporations that they do not have to inform the public when there is a radiotion leak; his last vote to continue the Iraq war when Hillary and Edwards voted against it.

Is it possible that his initial stand against the Iraq war is because of his own and Tony Rezco's connections to Iraq?

Heather Peterson   February 28th, 2008 12:38 am ET

I am also glad Obama denounces and rejects false attacks; it proves he will not be swiftboated.

Heather Peterson   February 28th, 2008 12:37 am ET

She has an awful lot of excuses...Public office= public records.

TS, Howell, NJ   February 28th, 2008 12:37 am ET

If Hillary is the nominee then she can open her tax records. There is no reason to do this for any of the candidates right now. If you dont trust her then dont vote for her. With media bias for their self serving reasons and many of the hillary haters standing for 'hope' – the scenario is going to be this: Obama get the nomination, loses in the general election (his arrogance has turned off a large majority of Hillary supporters) and Obama will not get another chance to run in 2012. Hillary supporters can look for Hillary 2012! I hope the country would have matured by then.

fee fee   February 28th, 2008 12:37 am ET

if we want to beat the McCain in November we must have Obama/Clinton ticket. I do not realy care who is the president or the vice president. we just need to stick together as democrates instead of playing those games that will help McCain gain ground on us.
I love Mrs. Clinton but we must understand that this movement that is happening in America is biger the us. we have a chance to make history with both. A black man and a Woman. Please let's work together to make history happen. why should we have to have one but not the other? I love Obama/Clinton.
May the Lord Bless Both of you!

Brian   February 28th, 2008 12:37 am ET

Simple Question... Would you Rather Trust George W. Bush who lied to your face for last some tens of years (including times he was TX governor/CEO/GOP candidate)? Or would you trust Hillary who at least has done some good work and has plan for better America?

You know, to me it doesn't matter if she wants "power" as long as this country can be in good shape. It's the choice that All americans will have to live for at least 4 years. And if you want a better choice for America, vote Hillary, in this crucial time we feel emotionally wanting someone new just because we do... but think rationally! It has to be someone that has been to many fights who can actually bring some good to this country.. We still have hope Hillary supporters! Don't give up, keep believe in her and keep believe!

Hillary The Liar is her name   February 28th, 2008 12:35 am ET

Nobody likes hillary. She is wasting her time. We Latinos no longer support a candidate we cannot trust. Que Mentirosa.

No more Hillary. No mas. Y Que?

OBAMA PARA AMERICA.
LATINOS UNIDOS POR OBAMA
SAN ANTONIO, TEJAS.
EE.UU.

Shame   February 28th, 2008 12:33 am ET

Chuck, stop crying wolf. I am black and I do believe the press is treating Sen. Obama with kid gloves. So by your rationale, I am a racist?

EFP   February 28th, 2008 12:33 am ET

I'm getting my "Super Bawl" party ready for March 4 when Obama wins Texas. It must be demeaning that a highly intelligent and educated woman gets most of her support from the least educated. Her supporters are voting for her primarily because she is a woman, and the educated electorate is opposing her because they have observed she will say anything to be elected. She could be a much more effective candidate, but the fact she has only run for office twice before (much less than Obama) and against very lightweight competition, contributes to her gross miscalculations and her erratic campaign.

Eric Coffman   February 28th, 2008 12:32 am ET

Much to hide if you're Hillary. Do we really want another secrecy mongering administration? They're giving Obama guff for not holding oversight hearings since Jan 2007 on an obscure commitee. Well he is sort of busy since then. How many significant hearings did Hillary chair since that same time?

A point I have not heard discussed yet, Hillary has a chicken pecking style of making her points during debates. This constant nodding to emphasize her positions is very discomforting. Obama uses a more conversational and observatory side to side movement as he delineates his points. It is more inclusive to look left and right while you're speaking, thus more comforting. Body language is HUGE when comparing two people during a debate. I'd like to see a body language pro analyze this just for fun.

EricSF-   February 28th, 2008 12:31 am ET

I'm with you Hillary. One thing is certain. SNL did not make that skit up from nothing. There is a HUGE bias in the reporting of this campaign in Obama's favor. However another certainity is that just as the media is enamored with Mr Obama they will surely turn turn a critical eye upon him to the same degree or worse. What was once headlines of "Obama delivers another inspirational message of hope in address at ..." will turn to "Obama sticks to same old message of hopeful waiting for a future that is unlikely to materialize in Washington during address at ..." You have been there Hillary!

Marie   February 28th, 2008 12:30 am ET

Obama,
It is time for you to QUIT this race. Anyone that attends a church with the church doctrine that your church and minister has, is NOT someone fit to be President for ALL the people. QUIT NOW! It is all coming out! Your rhetoric is worn off because your actions speak louder than your words. You are still attending this church and you are still listening to this minister. You are not electable in a General Election. Give Dems a chance..get out of the race!

Stephanie   February 28th, 2008 12:30 am ET

Vote Obama and lets keep the Lincoln bedroom in tact before the Clintons wear it out renting it to all their cronies. Or did they take that too with all the other furniture when they left in 2000. A vote for the Clintons is a vote for lies and dishonesty.

ken   February 28th, 2008 12:30 am ET

If Hillary is the nominee and wins the presidency then we can come to the conclusion that most of America is uneducated right given that that is her voters base. :) And if McCain wins.....Bush's mini me, then we're really in for a treat.

Arnold Franta   February 28th, 2008 12:27 am ET

I have spent quite some time watching CNN news. I feel that
CNN is biased in reporting political news.Sen, Hillary Clinton is
questioned a lot more on her issues and what she intends to do
if elected president.Sen Barack Obama has not been taken to task
on his issues when compared Sen Hillary Clinton. My second
observation is that Sen. Barack Obama always defers to Sen.
Hillary Clinton to take questions first, then his ideas echo hers
with just a modification in wording.This makes me feel he really
has no ideas of his own. Too many things he says seem to
be forwarded from someone else.

5 million bucks unaccounted for... and counting   February 28th, 2008 12:26 am ET

Does Billary buy her pants from the Men's Wherehouse? I bet CNN won't even post this. It's too hard for them

Jon Kruger Melon-Kamp
Saratoga, CA

Mark C, Asheville NC   February 28th, 2008 12:25 am ET

No White House documents, and releasing those tax returns will just have to wait until after March 5, because she's just so tired.

What a joke.

Sin Souza   February 28th, 2008 12:22 am ET

CNN deletes my comments. I just went to look for it and now it is gone. Corporations own the Media, the corporations like Republicans, they are promoting Obama because he is a easier challenge than Senator Clinton and they want McCain for President. People are like sheep so the follow the Media hype. Come on people use your brains when Clinton ran this country we were positive cash flow. How quicly we forget. The Republicans hate the Clintons. It is time we started using our brains and not the emotional banter from Obama.

Peter for Obama08!   February 28th, 2008 12:22 am ET

Well said guys. Sure she has to blame Algor and Bush for the lost of 30, 000 jobs in up state New York. They cause it for her bla bla...
BLA..........I don't think she should go on debating because she always make us think that she will dominate the debate, but she end up going soft and agreing to Obama . Sometimes honour to be with him. She made us think that she will knocked Obama out in Texas debate and She said meet me in Ohio let's debate on Health Care.

Why can't she tell us how will she mandate Americans who can't afford her health care plan? Obama repeatedly asked her how will she enforce her mandate on those that can't afford her healt care plan and she never give a direct answer.
CAN ANY OF HER SUPPORTER EXPLAIN HOW WILL SHE FORCE HER HEALTH CARE PLAN ON AMERICANS?

Young and In Charge.   February 28th, 2008 12:20 am ET

Hillary's rhetorical flatulence is bad for the moral fiber of our political fabric.

Corpus Christi, TX

cece   February 28th, 2008 12:19 am ET

ooh ooh...

Lost in Moderation in Vermont   February 28th, 2008 12:18 am ET

Tim,
Yes there is a process and she did say last night that itwas moving along, but the White House says that there is nothing in the pipes to move along. So the White House must be lying. But then I am sure an outraged Hillary would have been in front of the cameras saying "Shame on you George Bush"

DEMFORLIFE   February 28th, 2008 12:17 am ET

Everybody know that she doesn't have any experience..The 35 years experience that she always talks about was preparing meals for Bill and chelsea at the white house and nothing else..she already lied to the american people and all we care about right know is where she got the 5 millon and her tax return...
People in OHIO AND TEXAS PLEASE DO NOT VOTE FOR HILLARY..we all know why?????????

Ozz   February 28th, 2008 12:17 am ET

If anyone have more money than they make over their,your, life time in the bank, or filing fauls tax return, why would you want to share that with the public?

You can write books, make speaches, or if you are lucky, you may win the lotto jackpot. And you will still have to show where that much investment come from.

To be President of any country, that person should not be making backroom deals on behalf of the people or the country.

La, CA.....

Cincinnati is Obama country   February 28th, 2008 12:16 am ET

Ohio is ready to go on March 4th. We're all ready to vote for BARACK OBAMA. We love Obama. He is the truth.

Cincinnati is Obama Country
Cincinnati, OH

Shame   February 28th, 2008 12:16 am ET

My goodness people, why hit this woman so hard? This democratic party is certainly torn apart by the media and those on here spilling such hatred. Shameful.

EFP   February 28th, 2008 12:15 am ET

How many millions of American voters rejecting Hillary would it take for a Hillary supporter to acknowledge that it is not a conspiracy? One hundred million? Two hundred million?

ken   February 28th, 2008 12:13 am ET

"I did not have sexual relations with that woman ! " Hey lou Dobbs, whats wrong with you? You and Becks kinda remind me of that lunatic journalist in V for Vendetta. You all know who Im talking about :) . Go OBAMA !

bernice   February 28th, 2008 12:11 am ET

Oopps, I think that was sexist,

Rozy O'Donald   February 28th, 2008 12:10 am ET

Hey, atleast Billary has a nice haircut... LOL !!!!

Yonkers, NY

EFP   February 28th, 2008 12:10 am ET

How much does it cost to fire up Air Force One 80 times, including security, lodging, feeding, etc? I tracked Mrs. Clinton's agenda during these junkets, and seldom did she represent issues of importance or interest to the american people, unlike her claims. One day we will have an accounting of these trips, and it will be an eye opener to the American public. This is why she is stonewalling the release of her schedule and appointments. To claim only one person is designated to review these documents before release is not a plausible explanation given the importance of the issue, and I believe the white house spokesperson who maintains the delay is on the Clinton end.

jaylo   February 28th, 2008 12:09 am ET

Did anybody notice that you can no longer watch the You Tube SNL Debate skit anymore? Hmm. Seems strange.

John, Texas   February 28th, 2008 12:09 am ET

White lies and more white lies.

The Clintons are not right for American anymore than John McCain is right for America.

It is time for a change, a change for the better, a change for Obama.

Jim in Oregon   February 28th, 2008 12:06 am ET

Hillary and Bill are both as crooked as a dogs hind leg. There are no surprises here.

Fans of BIllary   February 28th, 2008 12:05 am ET

Leave Billary alone. Everyone is picking on them. All they want to do is get back in the White House so they can conduct business as usual in Washington. What's wrong with that?

Monika Loo-Winzsky
President
Fans of Billary, LLC
Little Rock, AR

Jackie in Texas   February 28th, 2008 12:01 am ET

Cliton's transparency is in her dishonesty. It is very unbecoming. We're not fools, despite fallable perceptions.

Brian of florida   February 28th, 2008 12:01 am ET

wow is this what you call uniting.I love watching libs devour each other.What a bunch of clowns.i know you thought through the media coverage that the dem primaries was how real americans feel,you forgot about the other half of the country and now your surprised to see mcCaine leading in polls,this is only the begining.can you say McCaine landslide.
come on you can do it
yes you can
yes you can
yes you can yes you can
lmao youll be back where you belong in the minority.
wheres the change you promised,seems like your exactly the same.
keep it up guys we republicans wont have to do any work.
personally i dont think this will make it past the socialist censors

Stevo   February 28th, 2008 12:00 am ET

*sigh*

thomas   February 27th, 2008 11:58 pm ET

If we can afford the billions of dollars for the war I believe we could afford one or two or even a dozen more people to hurry the process of reading those 11,000 pages of Billary documents to aid the voters in choosing the best qualified nominee for the ,ost important job in the world.... hmmmm my guess is that her signature is the real holdup.....

Dan in MA   February 27th, 2008 11:57 pm ET

Is it just me? Or are we wasting energy on each other? Is realism so bad? No. Is is neccesary to dream? Yes. In life, we need both. I supported Hillary because of the wisdom of age. She's in her early sixties, yet she's the toughest woman in politics. I know what she did in the white house...She was the most involved and proactive first lady in our nation's history. I don't need to scan 11,000 pages to know that. She was not a woman willing to stand by the sidelines. And what if she'd actually pulled off her Health Care plan in '93? You'd all be thanking her right now, instead of making fun. It's easier to insult her than listen. Those 11,000 pages will probably prove what i've thought for a long time...That she isn't great because of Bill...Bill was great because of her.

C.Johns   February 27th, 2008 11:57 pm ET

The problem with the Clinton campaign, from the beginning, is that
Clinton thought she had an entitlement to the Presidency and thus
her attitude of inevitability as the Democratic presidential nominee.

Perhaps it is not clear to Ms. Clinton that the White House philandering of her husband, and the payout that he owes to her for the humiliation that he put her through...does not equate to a
pay out/bail out by the American voters. 11 straight losses! Bill owes you Hillary not the American people. Bow out gracefully, before you
are forced out in disgrace.

Please believe it.   February 27th, 2008 11:57 pm ET

CNN PLEASE POST:

First, Chris Dodd. Then, John Lewis. The Super-Delegates have read the writing on the wall and they are prepared to endorse America's Presidential verity... Senator Barack Obama.

OBAMA 'O8.
West Fresno 93706

das   February 27th, 2008 11:56 pm ET

@Tina. Good riddance that you would be voting for McCain if Obama is the nominee! If his Muslim middle name bothers you (at least he is brave enough to honor his father's heritage, a person who left him when he was 2 years old), I am sure McCain would love and appreciate your vote.

Freddy   February 27th, 2008 11:56 pm ET

I never had SEX with that woman. Wheres the Tax reports. She knows that once that comes out she done. So dont expect anything. S.how us where you got all the Money Hillary! Good luck getting Honesty out of the Clintons.

Cali Independent   February 27th, 2008 11:55 pm ET

I found Hillary to be angry, rude and highly emotional during the debates. She is acting like a spoiled whiney woman! Do I want a wishy washy, emotional woman to lead my country? I think not!

Hypotheticals: Asnswer the question like a President . . do not argue those asking questions. Spoiled little Hillary!

I also think she was lying during many of the questions asked specifically of her. ie. her income taxes . . . She danced around that subject something fierce. I do not trust her!!!!

Suzanne   February 27th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

. And the preaching goes on and on. The media darling can do no wrong he can say whatever he wants no matter how stupid and they still praise him. Democrats really had a chance this year, but are going to blow it by nominating Obama. He will never win against McCain, because Americans are to smart to elect someone with so little knowledge and experience. Hillary is smart, experienced, very proud of America (unlike what's her name Obama) . Wake up Obama lovers come out of your trance before it's too late....after all what do you know about him....oh wait you do know that he gives a good speech, if only they were his own words!

Artsy   February 27th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

Bill Clinton apprarently has quite a bit of money, in the millions, coming to him from Abu Dhabi or Dubai. Apparently it's controversial money. And since they have a joint tax return, she is not anxious to release her tax records until she has secured the nomination, at which point it would be too late for the Democrats, we would be stuck with her, but what a field day the Republicans will have with that.

ct   February 27th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

also, Hillary was first lady. Some people are blaming her for not doing things which she is up to now when she was in White House. Well, she was not the president. Do you really expect her to go over the president, to tell him what to do? Kind of foolish expectations, or do you just say it to spit more on her?
What would you do being a spouse of a president? Honestly....

gianis   February 27th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

The party's over Hillary. Pack up and go home. Obama's charisma, judgment, honesty and transparency are just too many qualities for the Clintons to overcome.

lyoung   February 27th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

I would like to know who exactly is paying CNN to run these stories on Senator Clinton that constantly put her in a negative light. The headlines are purposely misleading and the stories are just plain garbage! I think CNN should change their name to ONN or the Obama News Network.

yvonne   February 27th, 2008 11:45 pm ET

I often wonder if the American people are so stupid to elect Obama. Then I realized that we have had 2 terms of G.W. Bush. Yes we are that stupid

Leda   February 27th, 2008 11:36 pm ET

If they're committed to getting the documents out as quickly as possible, why is there only one guy with a day job going through 11,000 pages???

M. Elle   February 27th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

Haha. She's caught again. I tell ya, the HIllary saga gets better by the day. This is kind of better than reality television.

g   February 27th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

looking at past debates neither mccain nor hillary constanlty wear this pin. that doesnt make them unpartiotic so it shouldnt for obama oh and democrats talking about what has gone wrong with our country does not mean they are unpatriotic, just that they love their country enough to point it out and try to fix it unlike some republicans who crticize democrats who say the war or surge was pointless, or our economy is in a recession.. if we go on thinking that nothing is wrong nothing will ever be fixed

John   February 27th, 2008 11:34 pm ET

delegates: if we add FL: 210*50%=105 MI:156*55%=86 H.Clinton should have 194 more delegates.

Kevin Gatto   February 27th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

Ok, obama didn't put his hand on his heart about 20years ago, well guess what, in some schools they can't even say the pledge anymore! Fact is Obama is proud to be an American and has showed that.

Its funny how everyone pulls all these things out that aren't even issues. How many of you have been at ballgames or other places where people don't even take off their hats! cmon. Sure he regrets not doin that at that time but it happens! WE all make mistake, we are human, at least he admits it.

Cheryl R   February 27th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

Hillary is not lieing-she is just a poor historian

Maria, NYC   February 27th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

Is it possible for the White House to open a 'furniture-gate' investigation? Hillary stashed the White House furniture years ago and I want to know where it is!

g   February 27th, 2008 11:31 pm ET

people wearing a flag lapel pin does not declare you as PATRIOTIC>>>

Arnold Franta   February 27th, 2008 11:31 pm ET

I have spend quite some time watching CNN news. I feel that

Arnold Franta   February 27th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

I have spent quite some time watching CNN news.I feel that
Cnn is biased in reporting political news. Sen. Hillary Clinton
is questioned a lot more on her issues and what she intends
to do if elected president.Sen. Barack Obama has not been taken
to task on his issues as compared to Sen. Hillary Clinton.

Myron   February 27th, 2008 11:26 pm ET

Amazing Clinton Paranoia borderline Psychotic and they all believe Obama and his overt lies and false image.

Obama political speaches are same as Bush's political speaches–I am a uniter not a divider....

Obama has the youth support because they don't know nothing in politics is honest it's all political even when they say Change.

Obama is the machine canidate - Obama the anti-war canidate now wants to attack Iraq and Pakistan–worse than a flip flop - not really an anti war position at all.

Isn't Clinton the only true conservative on family and finances!

Grif   February 27th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

Yes! As I said it before. 'The world is watching this one'. Remmember CNN? Can you afford this one, after, LBJ, and then Nixon. How dare you! You say: But your the last Super-Power.

Never again will there be such words. Just a world full of kid's, confused with such words. Now you want to walk away from all responsibilities. 1776, and you still don't know????

Mari from Illinois   February 27th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

More political red tape! This is probably the single most significant reason I'm supporting Obama for President; I have "high hopes" that the business as usual in DC will change, and we will finally get something done to benefit the American people.

idahosa, Canada   February 27th, 2008 11:24 pm ET

Fred Tate: thanks for the comment on Lou Dobbs. He has always irritated me because in my entire adult life, i have never seen someone so persimistic about others and whatever they do.

Lou is so pathetic and i wonder why CNN keeps giving him air time. Well, I know that very soon his time will run out, so that he can retire to his cigarettes...

I know CNN will not post my comment.

debbie   February 27th, 2008 11:24 pm ET

If Clinton's running on her record as First Lady – which she must be, because she doesn't have much more senatorial experience than Obama – then look out, America. We could be facing Laura the Librarian next.....

LaShanda from Maryland   February 27th, 2008 11:23 pm ET

She don't have time to gather her tax returns or first lady papers, but Barack is supposed to have time to hold senate hearings? Give me a break. They are not running for mayor..they are running for president of the united states.

Where are those 07 tax returns!

JMH   February 27th, 2008 11:21 pm ET

HRC is a crook; her husband was a psuedopedophile. Enough of this vile, devisive woman!

Mason, Wales, WI   February 27th, 2008 11:20 pm ET

It just seems so fishy. Like she's hiding something.

Forest for the Trees   February 27th, 2008 11:19 pm ET

Thank you for that comment Concerned Canadian. It is good to know that others have an intelligent eye on this ball. I have tried getting a comment through to the likes of media biasness and CNN has stopped it three times in its tracks. I am glad they allowed yours through.

This has been a ridiculous race and the media has played an important role in that. If Obama gets through this nomination it will be a victory rewarded with a lessor candidate. I, for one, see no glory in that.

Word on Street   February 27th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

Word on the Street is that Whitehouse is delaying teh release of Hillarys Tax Returns...

And its all somebody elses fault...

In Texas   February 27th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

Obama would be in trouble if all the whites voted for HIllary just because she's white just like all the blacks are doing when they vote for Obama.

CE, Wisconsin, USA   February 27th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

I think she is the female incarnation of Nixon. maybe she is an illegitimate daughter. Hillary Milhouse Clinton

Rebecca - Fresno, CA   February 27th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

I am sure that Bill & Hillary could afford to pay an accountant to prepare their taxes sometime over the past 2 yrs ......... or simply make copies of them for release to the public....it's not rocket science.........the rest of us ordinary Americans do it every year. It is obvious that they do not want something in the tax returns to be revealed while dems are voting in the primaries .. why??? Because ther must be something in there that might affect your vote....... like I said ........ this is a no-brainer!

Peter-in-Dallas   February 27th, 2008 11:16 pm ET

Another hide and seek scheme. Senator Hillary Clinton is really the one with all speeches and no results. She claims that she has been fighting for poor people for 35 years. According to U.S. Census bureau, Arkansas state ranked 49th in people with college degree (almost deadlast) and 6th in people living below poverty level. The truth is: technology boom did far more for the good economy of the 90's than Bill Clinton. For example, Mark Cuban became a billonaire within 4 years! Billary have nothing to do with it.
Bill and Hillary need to come up with a different line of attack apart from experience. Obama actually have more total legislative experiece (Illinois and Washington) than Hillary. Billary have talked about experience so much, you will think Senator Obama just graduated from college in 2007 instead of 20 years ago.

Dave   February 27th, 2008 11:15 pm ET

Responsibility. A primary leadership trait. The lack of it in Sen. Clinton is a significant reason she is losing so much support.

Her answer last night to Mr. Russert's question of whether her goal of millions of jobs in 10 years was far-fetched since her stated goal in her Senate race of 2000 was never achieved was most telling of her lack of responsibility. "I expected Al Gore to be President." We all expect a lot of things to happen that dont. Plenty of cliches to fill in here. But it comes down to why she didnt do what she planned for the state of New York. Hundreds of millions of dollars in ear-marks didnt help the State. She accepted no responsibility for that broken pledge.

AH   February 27th, 2008 11:15 pm ET

For all you Obama supporters, if you want to win the White House, please stop trashing about Hillary Clinton. We support her because she is strong, smart,.... No matter what you and the biased media say about her, we believe her and support her. If you keep trashing about her, we will not support your man even if he wins. We will also turn off CNN and NBC. The results of that are: You Obama supporters will not see your man in the White House. ABC, CBS and Fox will gain more viewers.

kennedy   February 27th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

if obama wins history will judge the clintons meet me in 2012

CE, Wisconsin, USA   February 27th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

Don't forget those tax returns too....

Ellie   February 27th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

The body language of HRC tells it all!! She NEVER can speak directly, but always has some round-about way of NOT ever answering the questions!! We will be waiting FOREVER for these papers AND the income tax returns to surface! No different than "it depends upon what "is" is??????? Same song – different verse!!
Give up, Hillary!!! Your goose is cooked! The best you could ever do for America right now is graciously concede this race, pack your bags, take Bill with you and "Leave on a Jet Plane" for New York!!

Nikole Hussein   February 27th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

This is important b/c she wants credit for her 8 years as First Lady.

barackobama.com
Educate yourself

Harvey   February 27th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

Bush has spent seven years stonewalling, being uncorabative and doing what he dam well pleases. That's ok with everyone. There is something about Hillary that just pisses everyone off. Having an intelligent woman in the White house is just way too much for the average Joe. The uninformed voting public get what they deserve. Look at the last seven. Anyone that voted for Bush the second time should be ashamed of themselves.

ss san diego   February 27th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

I am a proud Democrat. No matter who gets the nomination, I WILL VOTE DEMOCRAT IN 2008. For all those Democrats who threaten to vote for McCain if thier favorite doesn't win the Democratic nomination....shame on you. I urge to to abstain from voting. Hillary and Barack being alligned on all of the most important issues should point to the fact that no matter who wins between the two of them, they will move this country forward in the right direction. McCain readily admits his lack of experience in the economic realm, he readily admits his insistence on continuing a disasterous war, he doesn't believe in universal healthcare and he doesn't want to repeal No Child Left Behind!!! VOTE for McCain and flush our prosperity down the toilet.

IF YOU WERE A TRUE DEMOCRAT YOU WOULD NEVER CONSIDER VOTING FOR MCCAIN!

Dee   February 27th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

Lou Dobbs is not moderator on this one. Obama supporters are not allowed to comment when Lou moderates. I used to like him. I don't know why he took side.

Mad in Texas   February 27th, 2008 11:09 pm ET

Yo right if yos black den hes yo brother. I can't wait to see him do his tap dance at his inuagrual address. I wonder how long the window panes will stay in the government White House. He's already claimed it as his White House. Holes knocked in the wall. Oh what are you people letting your stupid selves in for.

desi   February 27th, 2008 11:08 pm ET

Hillary why do you look at Obama with such contempt ?

Just stop whining!

Leave with some dignity!

Jennifer Lynn Paz   February 27th, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Also, I am disgusted and dissapointed that CNN allows people to talk trash on this blog. These type of comments would only divide our party when it comes to the election in November. McCain is already ahead 12 points. So continue this negative comments against Hillary and it will infuriate Hillary's supporters and they will not vote for Obama. . Obama needs our votes and cannot win without our votes.

Read my lips "It is the negative remarks stupid."

scott,manchester NH   February 27th, 2008 11:06 pm ET

what an absolute joke...
the bush WH has set out on a path, from DAY 1, to mislead the world to the point of eyebulging disbelief...and if the GOP were allowed to continue with any kind of leadership after 2008,they'd go ahead and find a way to blame Martians for the long list of problems that would continue to plague america.....

Bush is gonna go from the leader of the free world....to a gig as leader of the local funny farm....
name me ONE thing thats gone right....good luck to whatever funny farm gets him.

PA Voter   February 27th, 2008 11:05 pm ET

This is an unbelieveable NON-ARTICLE. First, Senator Clinton did not blame anyone–Just pointed out the fact that it's 11000 pages... Released Jan 31.... Review Mar 15... After Mar 15 someone can then hold someone accountable... And today is Feb 27th.... This is a sad day for America!

P.S. VOTE FOR HILLARY (or Senator McCain or even Ralph Nader)!

VJ Johnson   February 27th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

Well obviously if you put one person in charge of reviewing 11,000 documents, it will probably take until after the primary elections to git 'er done!

MK   February 27th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

I'm glad Cunningham mentioned about Obama middle name Hussein. We live in United States, united we stand for free of speech, free religion, free racism, and free sexism. We support Obama, it show we are not racism, and why can't our president be a Muslim? Isn't we support free religion as well? Furthermore, If Obama be our president, his middle name would help American. Because terrorist might not hate American as much because now our president has a Muslim middle name! American should be proud to have a Black and a Muslim born president, then this fact even show American people are not racism! United our nation! Yes we can!

Lucky person   February 27th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

Hey us citezen.think before you get you vote.the only person is Ready
to be a president of united state is the senate Hillary Clinton she had
35 year of experience. think that point before you give you vote to a
person dont had plenty experience Good Luck to my country

God bless America

Joe Blow   February 27th, 2008 10:57 pm ET

Last verse word pages spelled wrong.

Jennifer Lynn Paz   February 27th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

Will you guys (the Media) chill! Were we watching the same debate? She never blamed the Bush Administration. Why do you not play the debate video again. What she said it was being reviewed and after it is reviewed the Bush Administration will have to give its final review. Chill out and give the woman a break!

Juan   February 27th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

I love this country, I really do. It pains me to see my country throw away the greatest change we have in our life times to have someone very qualified as our president. And why are we throwing this opportunity away? I suppose there will be books written about it.

I truly believe that our country will regret not reading, studying and comparing the proposals and qualifications of the people running for president of the United States of America before making this very important decision. Wake up, please, there still time!

Look behind the curtains, who do you prefer, a nice looking, charismatic boss who is learning on the job? Or a strong, fighter boss who has a proven record of getting things done.

Lee   February 27th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

One more thing, We don't need a "first lady " who proud to be American only if her husband was elected...

CNN, Please don't delete this post.

Devon   February 27th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

For all of you so called Democrats who say they will be voting for McCain if Obama wins the nomination, I say good we don't need you. Clinton and Barack basically have the same plans because they're both DEMOCRATS!!! So that leaves me to believe that all of you Clinton supporters are just sore losers. I'm a Obama supporter but if Hillary won I would have voted for her in the general election. Do you really want a man who says we should stay in Iraq for 100 years and keep the Bush tax cuts. Hopefully, all of you so called Democrats will remember why you are a Democrat and vote as such come the general election, whether it is Obama or Clinton.

Christopher   February 27th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

Too bad we can't have Bush for four more years. We're really making headway in Iraq I think.

Diana-Michigan   February 27th, 2008 10:51 pm ET

The people of Michigan & Florida need to step up and demand their voices/votes be counted! it is not our fault that our state moved up our primaries! Why should we not have a say in this election??? A few people decide to change a date and millions of votes don't count????I thought we lived under a democracy in America! There is something really wrong here people! If Michigan & Florida had gone for Obama, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson & the NAACP would not swallow "rules matter"!!! Am I the only person to see a double standard here????? Somehow, some way those votes need to be counted!!!! Just think: What if all of the Florida votes were really counted in 2000!!!!

Mikey   February 27th, 2008 10:48 pm ET

TO CATMOM:
When CLINTON LIED about his actions in the whitehouse with an intern, he decided to try and get our minds off of his abuse of power by abusing his power and BOMBING serb troops trying to keep their land in KOSOVO. Clinton killed thousands of serbs into submission to leave THEIR HOME COUNTRY. btw... KOSOVO IS SERBIA ... always has been always will be ... for the first time ever in my life I agree with Russia and China ... KOSOVO IS SERBIA ... KOSOVO IS THE HEART OF SERBIA ...

P.S. Im not from the YUGOSLAVIA, I can just understand that KOSOVO is a part of Serbia. All the candidates are horrible.

Huckabee/Paul '08

Jamie   February 27th, 2008 10:46 pm ET

I am not for either candidate, but when I read some of the comments it makes me very sad to know that our young adults are so negative.(since most are young voters which support Obama that is majority I have read thus far-- cause I am sure more mature adults do not act in this manner) I don't think it matters who becomes president now. I am more concerned when these youth are able to run for President. Our country will be run by violent and anger which should make the rest of the world even resent our country more and will never unite our country together. I really hope that people read this and know we need pray for our young!!!!

Diana-Michigan   February 27th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

Why isn't anyone talking about the sabatoge of Hillary Clinton from the republicans that can vote in our primaries? it's true, republicans know that they will sweep the floor with Obama-they are afraid of Hillary! She can beat McCain and they know it! The media & the republicans are on the same team here! Together they are creating this so called "wave" for Obama and we the American people will be the big losers! By giving Obama the nomination, republicans WILL remain in the White House! Why do you think they are voting in those states-where they are permitted to? It's not about hating Hillary-it's about strategy-they are not as dumb as you might think! Get Obama in-McCain wins by the same margin as Clinton over Bush!!!!McCain will get my vote if Hillary is not the nominee-I am a solid democrat-but let's get real here! I'd rather have an honest McCain than have a inexperienced Obama!!!! GO HILLARY!!!GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!

gina   February 27th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

I agree with the concerned Canadian,s comments about the media. They are so biased and unfair. America was at its best during the time of former President Cl;inton who left office with Trillion surplus and everybody knows that. Bush spent all the surplus and put America trillions in debt and owes a lot from China. Pretty soon we will become United States of China if we will not put an experienced person to replace him. It was already a big shame to America reelecting Bush and then electing a less experienced person to replace him and turn America around. Clinton is already a proven candidate, strong and knowledgable.

NickNas   February 27th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

LOL there are STILL people here who say Obama is hiding things. You Posted here so I will give you all credit for a LITTLE mental capacity as you CAN turn on a PC. Now point and click your way to his web-site and Read ( If you can in fact read) and LEARN before you belch out your ignorant thoughts.

Obamas only problem is he is TOO Clean. That is why so much outlandish BS is made up about him everyday.

If you think for one second if ANY of it were true that CNN and the rest of the media would not jump ALL over it then the last 6 IQ points I give your type credit for will have to be forfeited!

That is all......

CRob   February 27th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

Barack Obama has voted with a majority of his Democratic colleagues 96.5% of the time during the current Congress. This percentage does not include votes in which Obama did not vote.

That will not unify the country!!!

Forest for the Trees   February 27th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

I have posted the same post 3 times in a row and have yet to see it.

I guess I was right CNN!

To all naive Obama's voters !!!!   February 27th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

CNN is stinky !!!!!!!!

Maria, NYC   February 27th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

Dayum shame Hillary lied like that.

Ann Aloha FariMedia, PA   February 27th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

poor CNN now turning to selective postings to continue their Pro_Obama campaign

Dalmo   February 27th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

Hello USA!

Eureka, Eureka, Eureka!
I found the documents from the Clintons.
Oh my God! They are with me at Brazil.
Please, you tell for Hillary urgent!

Hugs from Brazil

TS   February 27th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

Why is this even an issue? Do the majority of people here even know what this means or are you all just mindlessly yelling for your side. This is a non-issue. Tax-returns? First lady appointments? Geez get a grip guys.

What is more shocking is that there is a negative Hillary story...oh wait this is CNN.

To all naive Obama's voters !!!!   February 27th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

The speaches !!!!! then zero on plan, zero on how to solve issues !!!!!
The change, big empty word !!!!!!
Obama's recorf (link to Rezko) !!!!!
First generation (Fater from Kenia ) !!!!!, not the best choice for USA candidate for President !!!!!! NO!!!!!!!!!! TO OBAMA !!!!!!!!!!!!!

HILLARY IS THE BEST CANDIDATE !!!!!

Lee   February 27th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

CNN, please don't delete my post.
Why does Bush hate Clinton? Is it mean something?
Wake up American people, we're on the way behind other countries leading by Bush, all we need now is a qualified president, not a "great speaker"... Like it or not, we need hard work, not just talking. If we choose a president just because he's a "good talker", we're setting up a really bad role model for our kids and our future...

Jacob, DC   February 27th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

Concerned Canadian (and all of the other “the media is attacking Hillary too much” people),

Hillary getting negative air time cannot be the sole source of blame for all of her campaign's failures. However, we can blame her campaign’s failures for giving her negative air time.

Once she actually wins a state rather than 11 straight loses, once she stops falling further and further behind in the polls, and once she stops putting her own foot into her mouth...the media might have something better to say than the obvious fact that she is loosing. To say anything shy of “Barack has been doing better than Hillary from nearly a month” would be an insult to journalism and a diversion from reality.

A Independent, Chicago, IL   February 27th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

Why do people keep saying, "I can't wait until Obama's dirt with Rezco comes out"
GUESS WHAT!!! It has, the fact that you know about it shows it.
Thats the worst dirt anyone has on Obama.
Far less dirt then Hillary, who is keeping those records secret until the last second.

Peter   February 27th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

am sorry, what is this 11,000 pages meant for? more headaches? i think i am good. i got way too many things i need to read in order to remain on top of my game at work than to find out what 11,000 hallirism will mean to this race.

eddie   February 27th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

If democrats believe bush then they deserve another 4 years of a republican president.

Stephanie from AL   February 27th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

I've seen several times "The media has dirt on Obama but just won't use it." Guess what, they have dirt on Clinton and don't use it either. BUT since the people mentioning it are so certain it will turn me off him – spill it. I have learned quite a bit about him and done a lot of research and seen the fear emails going around. You want to bring it up... bring it up and let's discuss it. Other wise Shut up!

cnn helping clinton but the true is last one   February 27th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

leave obama alone this is between hilarry and white house so ! go for obama ! or put us images in the garbge for good hilarry just talking more than feeling for this country shes just want be a president no metter whats ? maccain trying 2 scare american ppls about terror ! but we smart and smart game over we need fight by a politicaly thats how we can win

A Independent, Chicago, IL   February 27th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

News Flash to everyone that says Obama is too liberal.

Thats why the majority of America LIKES HIM.

The political views of this country are changing! and if you think Obama is too liberal I would bet you are over 50 years old.

A Independent Chicago, IL   February 27th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

To Annie
Why people care about her papers is the fact that she is going to wait to the very last second to release them. That makes you think, What is in those papers?
Same goes for her tax return
As for Obama, its not that he doesn't say the pledge of allegiance it that someone caught him without his hand over his heart ONCE.
And may I remind you that the "Pledge of Allegiance" was created in the 50's during the red scare, so I'm sorry if Obama doesn't worship McCarthyism.
May I also remind you that not only are children no longer required to say the pledge in school but it's illegal to force them to.

suzie brown   February 27th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

go home bama WE ARE so tired of your phoney speeches all
empty promises.Hilory is our gal please stop knocking her poor
lady is working so hard and honestley with so much to offer u.s. people are voting the wrong man afraid of a female president time for
a change vote Hilory shes a great lady.

suzie

lamont anderson pa   February 27th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

annie there are thousands of americans that don't wear or pledge the flage but that don't mean thay don't love america get real.or a life

Laura   February 27th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

For those whose thinking is too shallow to get it...Hillary's comment about taking the first question wasn't about her inability to answer or her finding it too difficult, rather, it was a discreet observation that Obama can't think on his feet and too often answers that he agrees with Sen Clinton's remarks and therefore avoids responsibility for discerning his own stance.

Chris in Va.   February 27th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

The three greatest lies:

1. Check's in the mail.

2.This won't hurt a bit.

3. Anytime Hillary Clinton opens her mouth.

Not a Hillary fan   February 27th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

Why should we expect anything less from Hillary? Bill and Hillary have perfected the fine art of snowballing.

Gnomepark   February 27th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

Which documents??? You mean her taxes?

Gil - California   February 27th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

And Hillary didn't think when she called Bush out on this that the White House wouldn't hit back? Just like Bill didn't think the elder Bush would say something about his planned world tour with the Elder Bush.

What a goofy couple.

Hazeline Thomas   February 27th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

I am a black immigrant from Guyana, South America. I have experienced individuals like Obama. They are all tall, but no action. Let us not forget to Honour our mother and father. Let us as black people acknowledge what Bill Clinton did for us during his term. We are not perfect. My question is "What will Obama do as President." In applying for a job, the question is asked and valued by experience. What is Barack's Experience? If he can deny his roots at appropriate times, let us look at the big picture, Sen. Clinton is more prepared that Barack is. We all must remember that history repeats itself. I firmly believe that the treatment of Sen. Clinton is all about sexism. When are we going to open our minds and think of what is best for all of us instead of looking at color.

Carole Pearce   February 27th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

Has anyone thought that the Obama movement is looking more and more like a "cult" rather than a political movement? He seems like a decent fellow but why the hype? Instead of acting as running for President he and his followers resemble "Elvis" mania. I just don't get it!

IL VOTE for HILLARY !!!!!   February 27th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

I personaly noticed that many of mine supportive comments for HILLARY and others HILLARY supporters comments were deleded,
not posted. I do feel that the media are not fair !!!!!!
I agree !!!!!! HILLARY know what is white and what is black.
As we her supporters. Obama's supporters are naive !!!!!!
Poor people. Change in Obama's compain is just empty word.
Don't you see that Obama is media's choice nat the people choice.
HILLARY is the best candidate.
Good bye !!!! Obama !!!!!!

HILLARY !!!!! PRESIDENT OF USA 2008 !!!!!!

Obamista NYC   February 27th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter, but why, why, why must the media dig into something so trivial as this?

However, this is a sneak preview of what Hillary will bring to the White House. And above all, her "experience."

TJ   February 27th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

Just goes to show.....you can't believe anything Hillary says. Please step aside Hillary so that this party can begin to pull together. Leave gracefully. Please!

Obama backer   February 27th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

What a bunch of hooey......

Jean   February 27th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

I hope Hillary makes it as president. It's scary to think of the other choices we have as being president. I'm so sick of hearing Change and I have experience in the war.

Hillary you got my vote.

pbj   February 27th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Yeah, right, it's tthe White House that's blocking the release of the documents. I heard Hillary talk about wanting to release these documents just as soon as possible four months ago.

As for her tax returns, it's not like their tax returns will show millions of dollars received from foreign despots in Kazakistan or Dubai - not that those guys would want anything in return if Hillary made it to the White House.

VP   February 27th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

ananthan.. you have poor political taste.:)

bond   February 27th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Maybe Hillary should take some responsibility for her own campaign. Boo hoo poor little Hillary...its Obama's fault...its Bill's fault...its the right wing's fault...its my campaign manager's fault...its media's fault...its the girl who gave me a bad haircut's fault

Texans for Obama

Dems Divided   February 27th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

yes we can?

yes we can what exactly??

throw insults and act like children??

...and this is the acclaimed 'educated' voter base! Please!

Here is a piece of free advice – attacking your opponent with immature, derogatory name calling may work in the schoolyard but it is counter-productive in this instance. You NEED the dems united if you are going to defeat the GOP!

Concerned Canadian   February 27th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Looking from the outside in, President Bill Clinton was the best President the USA had in the last 20 years. Now you have the worst in history in George Bush.

Hillary in every debate has answered her questions clearly and in detail while Obama just sits there and responds with ' I agree with Hillary and furthermore...". This is enough proof that demonstrates he is definitely not cut out for the job.

The media gave Hillary a rough ride. The media keeps throwing out these obscure polls where this demographic here is gaining for Obama here and another obscure poll the media throws out thats says Obama that...so whats up with the media ?

Obama says too he wants to go and talk with the US adversaries with no preconditions. Absurd !! Why is anybody even buying into this guy's jive talk ?

I want to add too that this is the worst and most biased media coverage of a primary and Presidential election I've ever seen. I challenge anyone to prove I'm wrong. I've been proven right in these political matters 9 times out of 10 and I'm sure I'm right now.

Obama or McCain as President will be a very bad thing for the USA.

jb   February 27th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

The only way the Republican will eat "little" Obama up is if you, the voter, fall for Karl Rove tactics. We all know where that landed us-George W....

john   February 27th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

HILLARY CANT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY.....SOUNDS ALOT LIKE BUSH...COULD IT BE CUZ SHE IS BUSH-LITE?

SHES NUTS...SHE COMPLAINS ABOUT GETTING QUESTIONS FIRST...WELL IF YOURE TRYING TO BE PRESIDENT, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO HANDLE IT...DONT CRY...NO MORE COFFEE SHOP MOMENTS OF TEARS...

AND JUST LOOK HOW SHES RUN HER CAMPAIGN...RIGHT INTO THE GROUND....THATS WHAT SHE WILL DO WITH OUR COUNTRY IF SHE IS ELECTED

GO OBAMA!!!

Grif   February 27th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

It's PM in my part of the world. There's a movie on: On the Beach!

Is that where you wan't to live, fifty years later...

Laura   February 27th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Chuck...are you for real? anybody who thinks the press is treating Obama with kid gloves is racist!!!! WOW if you are a sampling of the Obama movement we're in Really Big Trouble!

GO HILLARY!!!
WE NEED A WOMAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE FOR THE FIRST TIME
NOT ANOTHER POWER MONGER MALE

No offense I love my son and I love my husband

It's just time a womans point of view be given a chance to have an impact on a really sick situation – that is where we find our beloved USA

Obama's color does not change his gender, he's black , but not different in any other way, definitely drugged by his power to preach to the multitudes

Kirk   February 27th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Obama Supporters ..Remind me of "12 year old girls at a Hannah Montana concert "

Hillary 08

Concerned voter   February 27th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

In recent polls, Americans feel that Sen Clinton is more capable than Sen. obama of handling the economy, foreign policy, and health care reform. However, the same people polled view Obama as more credible and more likeable.

These are Americans that will be voting for the next president.

shane   February 27th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Dee,
You are a retard the story they were talking about had nothing to do with:

"Obama's young supporters to know that they are voting for a person who is for using nuclear weapons on other countries for his own interests"

The story was about Obamas link to nuclear industry which CNN and al the media covered durring neveda when Clinton said Obama voted for an Energy bill that she too voted for !

Speak the truth DEE or shut the hEll up please!

Susan   February 27th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

What has this got to do with the debate? Cnn and Fox will have egg on their faces when Hillary wins.. I can hardly wait. So all the black leaders go ahead and back Obama cause thats where it's headed. He's not gonna win.

Chuck   February 27th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

I get why some people support Obama. I happen to not agree. I don't care about the rallies or speeches. i don't care if Obama and Hillary air each others dirty laundry. It is part of the game.
I do care about the future of our country. I will not support Obama in any way. I may be a Democrat but when I step into that voting booth it is my vote. It will go to McCain.

Sara   February 27th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

She's waiting to see if she gets the nomination first. Pathetic. Business as usual for the Clintons.

Patricia   February 27th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Hillary is a transparent phony. Why do her supporters give her such a break?...oh wait, it's called brainwashing.. her bobbing head reinforces every word she tells them....

Bill Jay   February 27th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Hillary for President.................................Bush wacker...............................

turn over the documents.

CNN great............................................................

Vince from Texas   February 27th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

You Clinton bashers need to move on. I don't blame Hillary a bit...who would want that kind of scrutiny from the biased media and all you Clinton-haters. Get over it already...you've had 15 + years to whine about them! I find it doubtful that Obama or McCain can fix the mess that Bush has made. W...now there is someone to complain about!

Texasboo   February 27th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

It's always someone else's fault. And she wants to be President of the United States? A trailblazer for women?

Duplicitous nature Sen. Clinton has.

Isn't she ready on "day one"? "Vetted a fighter, and experience"? She can't even get her records together?

Why she being petty about media coverage when if she's "ready on day one", she wouldn't mind being first.

I have a headache with all the double talk tha comes from the Clinton campaign. If her campaign is any indication on how she will run this country, then she's no better than G.W. Bush.

TEXAS FOR OBAMA.

maya   February 27th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

*yawn* who cares. Really.

Sharon, DC   February 27th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Hillary once said that her "opponents weren't attacking her because she was a woman, but because she was ahead." Now that she is behind, she is pulling out the gender card, and blaming the media. Which is it Hillary? We'll give you a chance to have another mood swing, and let us know.

Honestly Hillary...we are so done.

Kirk   February 27th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Obama Supporters ..Remind me of "12 year old girls at a Hannah Montana concert "

Hillary 08

Colby1   February 27th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

I am so tired of the debates, the lies, the blame, geez hang it up!

jane   February 27th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Hillary says she's been completely vetted....then what is hiding in those papers and/or their tax returns. Obama has been fully vetted--Illinois has had every politician in the state turned upside down and inside out by some very aggressive newspapers during the past 8 years.

We don't need to have an October surprise from Bill and Hilliary. If they're really good, and they've had a lot of practice-it might hold off a little longer and add to the problem she would have governing. Divide and conquer might win elections but it doesn't allow you to get anything done.

Obama has the best chance of getting us away from the secrecy that has allowed the Bush/Cheney administration to trample the constitution and pretty much stopped Clinton from doing great things. He did some good ones, but he couldn't change the political landscape-Obama can!

shane   February 27th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

It's 11,000 pages people – it can't be done by 1 person in a few days. Give me a break she can loan her campagin $5mil she can hire some extra people if she really wanted to share the information !!!

As for her tax returns none of us really think she does her own taxes do we ? If troops in Iraq can do there taxes so can she.. MSNBC where so weak

All Clinton has to do is tell her staff to relase them..

LiEs LiEs LiEs

Angelina   February 27th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Where are Monica's affidavits, I want to see that!!!

deb in az   February 27th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

people that announcer that introduced john mc cain is right . omaba for change and thats what youll have left in your pockets if he gets elected. read his policies people. he does have some baggage. the church that he has attended for the last 20 years. go to the churches website and read!!!!!!!!.im not real comfortable about their beliefs. he sits on a commitee for whats going on in afghistan that has not even convened for more than a year? this is something that is important. his comment on attacking pakistan. do you realize that we will be at war with the whole middle east. if you think hes the candidate for you vote for him and end up with nothing but chump change!!!!!

Michelle   February 27th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

@ Marina.... I could not agree with you more about Lou dobbs!!
i have yet to hear him say a good word about Obama and goes out of his way every night to tear him down
I have lost a lot of respect for him and his show lately
His negativity toward Obama every night borders on racism in my opinion!!
I notice too he never puts negative mail up ...only the emails that boost his ego

Alice   February 27th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

cp:

Why don't you Google "Farrakhan"? One of the first things that pop up is "Farrakhan Obama"

I suggest you Google that and actually READ some of the articles about Obama's Church

When you've finished doing that, you can tell me what to Google

Independent-Latina-voter, Salt Lake City, UT   February 27th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Yeah, yeah, ITS everyone against Hillary! I find it curious and suspicious as to why these documents and her tax returns have not been available for public scrutiny. Curious?

Senator Obama is the best candidate, he is presidential, he is calm, eloquent, and is consistent in his message.

Mrs. Obama, is right. When you are honest and look at the History of African-Americans in the US of A, she has a right to be proud now! Finally, a Black man has a chance! Finally, the American Dream IS NOT ONLY FOR WHITES, BUT FOR US, ALL. That's what I believe Michelle Obama was referring to.

Of course, as you can see by reading some of the ignorant comments that border on racism in this blog, there are still too many Americans who would deny a brilliant Black man a place at the table!

OBAMA CAN, AND WILL!

Adeniyi   February 27th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

When would hillary stop giving information that are far from the truth. It is high time she knew that her mis information technique has failed. The morning is now. and we have better fishes to fry. The change is now and YES we can !!!!!

Angelina   February 27th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Ohh pleazze _ she will not, nor will her representative approve or release anythign. she will blame Bush for it. This should have been release long ago, just like her taxes..yet she keeps moving far away from those topics............

Hillary Hillary _ Shame on You!!

Stephan, KY   February 27th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

For whoever posted about Obama supporting nuclear weapons, that wasn't what the story said at all. The guy said the story was about nuclear energy, nothing about weapons. Just thought that was too big of a difference to left unsaid

Grif   February 27th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Wake up! Islamica.

Allison Marie   February 27th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

I don't think the papers would be so important if they were about Obama!

She's right about being asked the question first........before you write articles please check facts.

Countless in Florida

Brian   February 27th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

As far as I'm concerned, you can't trust the Bushes or the Clintons. NO MORE OF EITHER CROOKED DYNASTY IN '08!

VOTE FOR HOPE AND CHANGE IN AMERICA!

OBAMA '08!!!

Clarity   February 27th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Is this even news, that the G. W-yer's administration would go up against a democratic nominee!
The Bush administration is a joke and has no credibility left.
Do they really think that people are listening. LOL!

Alice   February 27th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Chuck – news for you, baby – the only one who pulled the race card is Obanana

And his wife is the biggest racist I've ever had the displeasure to meet

Grif   February 27th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Wake Up!!!!

Uthea Romero   February 27th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

CNN, I hate your tactics. You don't post the truth. You suck like Obama!!!!

Alice   February 27th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Barry writes:

that's huge!

————————————————————————————-

Guess Barry mustn't be……….:)

Just an observation :::))))))))

Tom   February 27th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Ok evertbody,you may not like President Bush for the job he done, but remember he is not running for President. This is a Clinton vs. Obama , vs Mc Cain election. I do agree with the fact that Hillary does not want to show any doners before the primaries are over, if she did , she would never win the primaries in any state.

Wilhemina   February 27th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Maybe it is just me; however, the Clinton's (all three) are being sued by an ex-confict Peter Paul for taking his money and using it for her Senate campaign in New York. This case is to come to trial soon in Los Angeles, can anyone share more info about this scandal? This is my fourth time asking about it as a post, but it never gets posted by CNN, let's see if this is posted.

Kirk   February 27th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Obama Supporters ..Remind me of "12 year old girls at a Hanna Montanna concert " Adults are voting for HILLARY!!!

Wilhemina   February 27th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Maybe it is just me; however, the Clinton's (all three) are being sued by an ex-confict Peter Paul for taking his money and using it for her Senate campaign in New York. This case is to come to trial soon in Los Angeles, can anyone share more info about this scandal? This is my fourth time asking about it as a post, but it never gets posted by CNN, let's see if this is posted.

nonsense   February 27th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Have to repeat what Camden said previously. Could not say it better.
Oh, of course they would. I would also expect for them to release the most daming and controversial information they can just before the primaries where the media will blow completely out of context. I don't even know why the white house even waded into this since they have their own problems releasing papers. But then, their papers will show gross ineptness and competence. Clinton lied but nobody died.

CNN will you post this?

Hill '08 unquestionably the fighter I want for my country!!!!

Sarah Smith   February 27th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Good point!

No question .. she's been planning for this white house run when she adopted NEw York to be senator!

yes! those of us older folk remember .. it was CONSPICUOUS and the speculation was she ..was preparing for a pre;sidential run..

so WHY IS SHE NOT PREPARED ?? PREPARED ??? to release ALL THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS??

be cuase .. they won't shed a favorable light..

for someone who claims to be

READY ON DAY ONE !!! she is not READY NOW!

TheLeftNut   February 27th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

From where I stand; which is slightly left of center.
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McCain=Bush with minor differences
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Clinton=Obama with minor differences
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So voting for McCain even if your favorite Democratic candidate doesn't get the nomination doesn't make ANY sense to me. I vote for whoever is the Democratic nominee
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Now, if your a RIghtNut , Limbaugh lemming, then there is a WORLD of difference between McCain and Bush, but that's only because your letting someone else do the thinking for you.

No One To Blame   February 27th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

To Hillary:

If you're having trouble getting those taxes done (gosh, I know you've been on the road a lot!), send me your W2s, 1099s, Trust statements, property taxes, mortgage interest, etc. I'll pump the numbers into my TurboTax and have them done by the weekend for you and Bill. You can release them to the press by Monday, and the problem goes away. No charge too! Which by the way you're blowin' through cash, I know you'll appreciate.

Let me know ......

Alice   February 27th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Chuck – news for you, baby – the only one who pulled the race card is Obanana

And his wife is the biggest racist I've ever had the displeasure to meet

Glenn Bourbon   February 27th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Hey, Can we stop the democrat bashing here. WE (IF YOU ARE REALLY A DEMOCRAT) ARE ALL ON THE SAME TEAM. Whomever the nominee is, Hillary or Barack, I will vote to for them. If 100 Year McCain is elected then we have just given the shrub a third term. I am an Obama supporter, but I do not despise Hillary. I just think we need someone who will at least try to reach across the aisle and close the divisivness. So, whomever the nominee is we need to support them in force!!!!

JohnS   February 27th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Matt, if I were Obama, I would not cry for your vote.

I have an experienced and highly qualified boss. As boss, I expected him/her to bring US together to implement real solutions. But becuase of his/her lack of skills at BRINGING us together

1) Each member of the organization is 'suspecious" of the other person.

2) We have well-defined goals and SOLUTIONS, but no one is willing to implement these solutions because they feel the boss is a "jerk."

3) The moral of individuals is quiye low and the company is about to sink.

In short, experience is really not the key to the Presidency of the U.S. It involves the ability to UNITE brain power to IMPLEMENT solutions.

Unfortunately, both Hillay and McCain lack this "people skill". So, go ahead and vote for Hillary or McCain and this nation will continue to go down the drain in search of leadership that makes each and everyone "fell" like we are people of ONE nation!!!!

John   February 27th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

How is the White House "blaming" Clinton for the delay? The documents are in the hands of former president Clinton's representatives hands for review. The White House can't approve the documents until they get them back from Clinton's representative. That isn't placing blame. It's stating a fact. CNN, for the sake of the election process, cease with the inflammatory languarge and just report the news. Sheeze!

Dale   February 27th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!! Your are the only one that has experience and knowledge to run this country.

Alice   February 27th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Barry writes:

that's huge!

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Guess Barry mustn't be..........:)

Just an observation :::))))))))

maxine   February 27th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Did you really believe that she was going to release any of this???? Did you see her face when Tim asked her for these items. Guilty of something.

She will get the nomination and still won't release anything, she has to beat John McCain and he will use things against her.

Sit back it is going to be a bumpy ride...

mike   February 27th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

I don't think the issue is what's in the documents so much as the fact that she blamed unfairly. That points to weakness of character.

WakeUp!   February 27th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

She is a stinking liar and would say just about anything to be elected, thank god we have Obama!

TheLeftNut   February 27th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

I got an idea...

Let's elect Hillary and then she can hang the entire Bush/Cheney/Rove administration from the nearest rotten apple tree.

Payback is a Hillary! You Get'em Girl!

MA   February 27th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

SHAME ON YOU HILLARY CLINTON for trying to hide your Tax records and the documents relating to your time in Washington as first lady.
You blame George Bush for the delay. I am not at all surprise. You blame every else for your problem. AGAIN THIS IS ANOTHER CLEAR EXAMPLE OF SOMEONE WITH MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DISORDER.
These your lies, lies and lies. Blame, blame and blame is Washington Politics as usual. We do not need this kind of politics any more Hillary.
I honestly hope that the very good people of OHIO and TEXAS see through this questionable woman.

sw   February 27th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

This is all repubican's "stop her now" plan, do you really think Obama can get those money because of himself? do you really really think Obama himself can let republican vote for him?

Obama screwed up everything, screwed every chance the democrats can take over the country this time, just becasue he want to make a name for himself, and was used by republican as a fool, he devided the democratic party totally, you so called Obama supporters(many of you just hired guns) will see the plan unfold in November.

God bless you, naive, idol following people.

Bellini   February 27th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

So she lied. Just like her husband–she's a liar! No place for this in the White House ANYMORE! She's a lying politician and we deserve better.

GOBAMA!

SUSAN/ FLORIDA   February 27th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

WAY TO TELL IT CHUCK

keith   February 27th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

CNN – and the bloggers they pay to keep up the fiery rhetoric – is having fun at all of your expenses.

have any of you noticed a pattern. Every other story is positive for one candidate one way or another. You're all being duped.

Listen, no one candidate is perfect. All three have glaring flaws that would make a lot of people cringe. The question is which one you could accept more.

What happened to the McCain stories?

Oh that's right, he's followers are not as 'entertaining" as all of you.

Crow up everybody and step away from the sandbox.

lisa   February 27th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

if am a nc voter . and let me clearify from the jump, because some bo bloggers have written such nasty things about hrc supporters being white, racist, and uneducated.. i am a nurse with a bsn, and i own commercial real estate that i lease out.. i am a life long dem. i have never voted gop.

i will not vote for bo.. he does not have the experience to be the pres. hrc has the guts and the conviction to drive this country back to greatness. and i think the media's influence and bias in this election is tragic. we should celebrate the life's works of hrc instead of showing such sexist and disrespectful criticism toward someone as smart and clever as she is. iam disappointed in the media and in the democratic party. i thought we were a greater nation than this.
so, go hillary, and if she doesn't get the nod, go mac..

Sara   February 27th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Business as usual for the Clintons. I can not understand why anybody would vote for her. Such gutter politics.

MJB   February 27th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

This is complete legit. Hillary's claimed "experience' is the biggest sham of this election. Being married to an elected official does not count in my book. And she is CLEARLY stalling on providing ANY details to boot! Talk about all rhetoric!!! Barack has held elected office far longer than her. But, regardless of that, the choice here is clear: Integrity (Obama) vs. Slime (Clinton) and I am proud of America's decision thus far.

P.S. CNN – Could you please quit caving to the Clintonista whining and stop censoring myself and other people who have followed this election closely and chosen Barack? Thanks.

Marina   February 27th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Obama released his tax returns immediately along with the other democratic delegates when they were asked, except Clinton.

How do you not know this?

Go Barack

Rebecca - Fresno, CA   February 27th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Don't be too hard on Hillary.... after all, she hardly has time to sleep these days much less, release her tax returns..... because it is truly time consuming to run for president

If so, then Sen. Obama must be awfully busy too.... which might be why he hasn't had time to be in DC to hold hearings.... and so on and so on.......... of course, I don't rmember him making any excuses for that. HMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Obama 08

ariel   February 27th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

sure, the bush admin is eager to release clinton's documents.. but what about bush's documents??? everything bush has he is proclaiming secret. even his governorship records while he served in texas, he has put in george h.w. bush's museum PERMANENTLY sealed.

isn't it funny, that everything that happens in this world, you can find some tie to bush where he has broken the law, and cited his executive privilege or national security preventing disclosure or investigation?

and one more thing back to clinton... nobody mentioned last night in the debate, that she has said in the past she would ONLY release her financial records after becoming the nominee.. yet osama has RELEASED HIS...

and please don't forget bill clinton's dealings with that canadian investor frank giustra and the president of kazakhstan.. it was after that giustra made MILLIONS AND MILLIONS on mining opeation deals, and donated MILLIONS to bill clintons charity and maybe even his wifes election... but who knows if hillary won't release the documents???

Nowhere Man   February 27th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

To : Wers February 27th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

This is all over already. Just look at the math ......

That is a nice analysis of the situation. Two wild cards though : Floriduh and Michigan. If they are close, the Clintonistas will press hard to have those delegates seated, which would be a huge injustice. A number of Obama supporters didn't bother to vote cuz they were told it didn't matter anyway. You can say the same for Hillary's supporters. The problem is NO one knows how many DIDN't vote, and would have, so the results mean nothing. Both states are now completely dis-enfranchised! Nice job, DNC!

Obama '08!

A.Ra Hill   February 27th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

It's funny though sadly disappointing to watch the Democratic voters falling into the same trap they did in 2004, when there was absolutely, positively no way that Bush should have won the White House again. We, for whatever ridiculous reason, bought into momentum voting and selected John Kerry as our nominee. Kerry was a lower quality candidate than Edwards and an infinitely inferior candidate to Clark.

With Obama, the same thing is about to happen. Getting caught up in the moment and momentum. Normally intelligent individuals are conning themselves once again and will watch our candidate get obliterated in November. Guys, c'mon. Obama is a great rhetorician and motivator, but what the hell does that have to do with competence and the ability to govern?

JohnS   February 27th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

This is Obama and Bush's faults; Oh, I forgot, it is the media's fault and the Hillary hater's fault!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Penny   February 27th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Was anyone watching the debate last night? I heard what she said, CLEARLY. She did not say that.

What is going on?

V in Ca   February 27th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Another nonissue. If anything, Hillary would want those released because they show how many world leaders she met, and how much she did during that time. 11,000 pages is a lot of pages–and OF COURSE they have to be reviewed first to ensure that there isn't anything of a national security nature, or an excessively personal nature (Clinton goes to visit gravely ill mother, or something like that), before they release those pages into the arms of the Bush Administration.

For heaven's sake, people. Keep your hats on.

David   February 27th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Yet another cheap attempt by the Clintons to try and realize Hillary’s self proclaimed birthright. You know they are holding up the First Lady Documents because Hillary doesn’t want the voters of Texas and Ohio to find out that her “foreign experience” is nothing more than trips oversees with Sinbad and Cheryl Crow

Steve H minneapolis   February 27th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

Well it is definitely a chink in her armor

GJ   February 27th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

The Republicans are simplying stating the fact and not allowing Hillary use them as an excuse.

BTW The Republicans WANT Hillary to win since she's so polarizing, will energize there base, will hand them the election.

JAckie   February 27th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Look folks, she's released her necessary papers thus far. Havent the Clinton's been through enough undy-snuffling and still they havent done anything illegal. Leave them alone for goodness' sake.

Sarah Smith   February 27th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

HISTORY is going to have a HEYDAY with this LADY!!

Power Grubbing

pyscho analysis of her supporters!

It will probably be MADE INTO A MOVIE .. academy award contender!

WHAT are the reasons she failed?

SHE COULD DAMAGE CONTROL by getting OUT FAST,

bowing out GRACEFULLY!

but GRACEFUL may NOT be part of her repertoire.

Totel90   February 27th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

What is Clinton hiding? Documents and tax returns. Hillary, make them public now. Oh no, you can't say you are too busy to do it now. Just ask you several accountants to do it for you. Do it now, Hillary.

Amy, Kazoo   February 27th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

good lord, kay, you aren't really that naive to think she was up late watching SNL do you? she has staff relaying stories and can catch a clip of someone performing as her on YouTube. don't be such a sucker.

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois   February 27th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Who can believe anything that comes out of this White House they were lying from even before they moved into the White House and they will be lying after they move out.

Chuck   February 27th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

the only people I know who say the press is treating Obama with kid gloves are racist.

Obama has it!!!!!
Hillary or McCain do not know what it is!!!

SWING STATE FAMILY   February 27th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

What a joke ... not a surprise with the Billaries. I hope she'll be gone soon – I am sick and tired about hearing from these liars.

Obama is the better person, the better candidate – the president of the American People we can be proud of ! He is one of us !

Peter S, Georgia   February 27th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Thanks, Wers, for explaining the "Democratic" process to us all. Doesn't sound very democratic at all. Kind of like John Lewis flip-flopping on his superdelegate vote to support the wishes of the voters of his state while Teddy Kennedy (who couldn't win in 1980) and John Kerry (who couldn't win in 2004) ignore their voters' wishes.

No wonder the Republicans mock the "Democrat" Party.

Jack from WV   February 27th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

I don’t know what all the fuss is about. Neither Hillary nor Obama have what it takes to competently run this country. Hillary is so emotional and wishy washy who know from day to day what she will do. We can’t forget if Hillary gets the nomination we have Bill in the House once again and who knows what trouble he will get into.
Obama has a very limited voting record voting mostly here and not taking a stance on the issues. He has little to no experience yet he is calling for “change”. Sounds good but I see no substance there either. A short time ago he said he did not have the experience necessary to run for a national office his word yet a freshman Senator is now running for President. What can we expect from him?

Jdona   February 27th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

LJ I have seen that same message from you on so many blogs that I think you are obsessed. What do you think she has taken, gold bouillion? Almost all presidential papers, artifacts, gifts, and other memorabilia is housed in the Presidential Libraries, which are all part of the National Archives and Records Administration, and most are also part of the National Park Service. All gifts to the President and First Lady when they are visiting or receiving visitors in an official state or function usually end up in the library. Personal gifts such as a birthday gift is theirs, but most of them include those in the libraries too. What is your problem with her taking her dishes with her if they were given to her as a personal gift? Or are you just looking for something else to spread around as scandal?

HopeFUL   February 27th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

How LONG has HRC been campaigning?
Answer: At least a year.
How LONG has she know that she would run for President of U.S.
Answer: At least (I am being more than fair) two years.
Now HRC supporters, please tell me that the demand for these documents are of no surprise. She is a former First Lady. Her husband's administration was controversial. I am just suggesting that her time management skills could stand some polishing. Tax return publishment and the request for document release from WH should have occurred long ago. Put the information out so that speculation is not at bay.
Simple as that. All that said, I am an Obama supporter but not a HRC hater. He, to me, is just the better of two excellent choices. I am thrilled that I had to give my vote an involved thought rather than feeling like I have to pick the lessor of two evils.

John   February 27th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Hold on, hold on... all of a sudden the obamamaniacs trust the Bush administration?

SUSAN/ FLORIDA   February 27th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

THE CLINTONS LIED THROUGH THE WHOLE MONICA /BILL SITCOM.NOW HE IS FIGHTING FOR HER LOL GIVE ME A BREAK HE WANTS CONTROL IN THE WH..GOOOOO OBAMA YOU ARE #1 TJE US WILL REALIZE THIS IN A YEAR...NO MORE REPUBLICANS LIKE BUSH,OR MCCAINS DUE TO THE FACT HE SUPPORTS WAR IN IRAQ DOES HE HAVE FAMILY THERE?NOT BUSH DOES NOT EITHER....

JEFF - Texas   February 27th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

The deadline hasn't past to file tax returns and have you Obama lovers filed yours>>>>>>>THey will be filed just like every year and so what?????????????

mark penn   February 27th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

DID A LL OF YOU SEE HOW CNN POSTED NO COMMENTS FROM OBAMA SUPPORTERS ON THEIR POST BELOW ABOUT RALLYING TO HER CANDIDACY ??

WOOOOW

person   February 27th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Since I last counted, Hillary received over a million dollars from lobbyists (Political Action Committees, which are groups that corporations donate millions to in order to finance candidates), while Barack has received a measley $25. If Hillary received millions from her husband, that is probably why she is withholding this information. These facts alone make me want Barack to be President.
By the way, Hillary has also voted for VOTER REFORM! But now she wants to AVOID the popular vote. What will she do next to get in office???

Damon   February 27th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

"Ummm… the Clinton campaign doesn't have the money to hire a couple of temps from Manpower to help them sort through the Rose Garden Ceremony invitations?!

Strange…"

Uh.. it's not the Clinton campaign's responsibility or even their right to release documents from (Bill) Clinton's presidency... there's a government position for the person who does this. Also, there is no ban on the documents. They are simply subject to review by him before being released.

You people are hypocrites.. you get enraged at Hillary for what you think is her exerting too much power behind the scenes, and now you want her to exert more power behind the scenes.

Tina   February 27th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

I am sick and tired of the media choosing who our president will be. In 2000 and 2004 the media helped to put Bush in office. They put him on a pedestal much the same way they are putting Obama on a pedestal. Obama can do no wrong. Yet, Hillary's hair style, laugh, body language, etc. etc. etc. are continuously put out there. Why don't we here about Obama's Muslim connection, his churches negative stance on Israel, his unwillingness to salute our flag, and the list goes on and on, and on. With all the negative media input, she doesn't stand a chance. Lets face it, both candidates have the same platform! When Clinton was 100 delegates ahead of Obama the media said that they were neck and neck, yet when Obama went ahead, the media said that it is time for Clinton to drop out of the race. I don't trust Obama, and if he is the democratic candidate, I (as well as most of my friends and family mambers) will be voting for McCain.

Bettina   February 27th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

I am a white female nearly 44 years of age. I read ML King speeches to my unborn son in my mid 30s. My family is not prejudiced in any way, but people are voting based on race and gender in this election and its unfair. If Obama and Hillary were both white males, Hillary would be winning hands down. It's as if I'm watching history repeat itself with a pushback on the women's right to vote . Obama cannot speak without using someone elses words whether parts of Dr. Kings speeches or taking notes from the very candidate sitting next to him and spin selling them on a debate. When does hard work and a proven track not count for anything? I lived in Texas for 12 years and Obama is "all hat and no cattle" and Hillary can do for this country what Ann Richards did for the Lone Star state. My family will write in Hillary's name if that's the only way we can vote for her. A fancy sales pitch is all Obama holds for America. If elected he will fall on his face because he doesn't have the skills to succeed, and I can hear him throw down the race card for his failures. We can make history two ways here folks, we can vote for the candiate that can do the job and come out of this recession in four years, or we can climb deeper in debt and have a failed foreign policy by backing the wrong man. Kennedy and Lewis should be ashamed of themselves!

barry   February 27th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

Alice February 27th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

All I know is that I live in a big state (Florida), and I and everyone I know will vote for McCain if Obama gets the Democratic nomination.

I'll vote for experience over "pie in the sky" any day.

Bush promised pie in the sky, and we got ir right between the eyes instead.

Too bad it's not funny…….

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OH My GOD!!. You... AND everyone you know ??? that's huge!

You're going to vote McCain even if his policies are just going to be an extension of Bush yet you denounce (HAHA) Bush?

Sounds like sour grapes more than sensibility.

JEFF - Texas   February 27th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

CNN I applaud you on now pushing the Obama Laundry, but I really think it is so unfair with all the HIllary bashing people you allow to post which makes it so unfair and biased at times.. You have given Obama a free ride for a while and just this week have you started questioning his character, his church, which I might add is like the KKK except it represents all the black values. So, can you be fair in your Obama bashers and allow us to voice our concerns before the next Super Tuesday that you have tried so hard to hold down. Would turn the tables now and please post as 80% of Obama bashing of like you have on Hillary! I think he has a lot of dirty laundry himself.

Thank you....

TexasforHillary   February 27th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Obama followers are so negative and venomous. It is disgusting! For a group of people who follow a man who wants to "change" politics and politics of usual, it sounds like more of the same.

Jacob   February 27th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Lies, lies, lies, that is all that comes out of Hillary Clinton and Washington's mouth. Also where's the tax returns Mrs. Clinton?

Just another reason I voted for Barack Obama!

Go Obama '08!

Marina   February 27th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

Can someone tell me if Lou Dobbs is an American because he sure doesn't act like one. Lou, we're loosing respect for you quickly. He is sssssssssoooooooooooo pompous. I'd like to see him run as a candidate...........get off your high horse, or go live oversees where they might appreciate you.

Jamie   February 27th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

So what about the documents?

What about the Rezko trial? Why aren't the dealings of Obama with Rezko, connection with the corrupt Daley machine, the aggressive and unfair tactics during the Illinois Senate campaigns, etc. being discussed?

Jim   February 27th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Where is Obama, record?

Adam   February 27th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Why are people acting so surprised? She hasn't been willing to release her tax returns either.

Marina   February 27th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Oh, wait a minute here.....pretty soon we'll all be accused of being on SNL. I'm not that interested to see what she did as first lady; we all know that's where she thinks her foreign policy came from, various tea parties, the royal hair pin exchange, rivitting stuff. I want to see the tax return Hillary before Tuesday. I also don't they get, oh say $1 million a day on line............bs.

Go Barack

Matt   February 27th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

If Obama wins I vote for Mccain, plain and simple. Obama is not experienced enough to handle all the problems in the world, I've never voted for a republican in the 14 years I've voted – but I will this year. It's disgusting that someone can read a speech well and now their is a "movement" – but when he speaks without someone writing for him he turns into mush mouth. The Republicans will tear Obama apart and they will dig up his skeletons...at least with Hillary she not only has experiene but all her skeletons are out. This is not the time we need a president reading "How to Be President For Dummies!"

Ohio   February 27th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

The Clintons are so dishonest. And in answering your question LJ yes it is true. The Clintons took items from the Whitehouse that did not belong to them. It was all over the news!!!

Provide your tax returns Hillary!!! CNN & MSNBC should cover this story!!!

GO OBAMA!!!!!08

Paul   February 27th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

You gotta be kidding me. C'mon! In the big scheme of things, she hasn't been a senator much longer than he has. The fact is, she thinks she has experience because she was married to a president.

I'm married to a teacher; it doesn't mean I deserve a teaching certificate. It's a new century, a new direction, and time for a new perspective.

Obama in 08.

Peter   February 27th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

Why shouldn't the Bush administration attack Hillary? The gutless left is.

Bill   February 27th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

I guess the Republicans don't want Hillary to get the nomination. They want to see the new kind of politics Mr. O will bring to Washington, before they stomp him and his "peace and love" bs to the ground.

KL   February 27th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Haha, CNN. So funny. So don't blame media for unfairness, otherwise you will be treated even more unfair. haha funny!

kay   February 27th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

She's got no time to sleep, but time to watch SNL and quote it but no time to do her taxes from last year? Do you honestly think she does not have an accountant to do it for her....
This is what a political dynasty does. They become just like the rest and can't come clean...even with their tax returns.....
She's no diff than the Bush admin who refuse to release just about everything = status qu0.

She's got lots more of political baggae we don't know about. I feel safer with a fresh start and not someone with so much political baggae and enemies from day 1.

Pamela   February 27th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

What else is new about Hillary? It alway's someone else's fault. Lying is such a natural way of dealing with things as far as she's concern.

brian   February 27th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

who is obama and what has he done. `lou dobbs i need your help. he is the only ancor on cnn that doesnt favor anyone...

Karen From Houston   February 27th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Hillary CAN'T release those documents for as she so 'cleverly' stated, anything that she asks to have RELEASED can be VIEWED by BUSH!

She doesn't want to give the REPUBLICANS anything they can USE against HER!

CLEVER!

Alice   February 27th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Dee writes:

On "The Situation Room" earlier today, the governor of Pennsylvania was asking Wolf about the story of Obama being in favor of using nuclear weapons. He asked him why he and the other networks had never run that story, because he thinks that it's important for Obama's young supporters to know that they are voting for a person who is for using nuclear weapons on other countries for his own interests. Wofl said that they did run the story; does anyone remember Wolf or any other network running this story? It's a strange coincidence that the slightest bit of dirt always seems to come out about other politicians, but the major issues are hidden if they reflect poorly on Obama.

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Dee, no, I don't ever remember hearing that Obanana is pro nuclear weapons. Guess it's just another story that CNN swept under the rug…………what a SURPRISE that the "most Obiased news network" would do that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NOT

Even their MODERATORS are obviously pro-Obama – my pro-Hillary comments are kept in Moderator Purgatory until "Comments have been closed" – or else they disappear right after I post them – even when I post them before anyone else has posted

JC JEAN   February 27th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

bob, the reason most comments here are against Hillary is because the majority of america do not want her in the white house AGAIN.

Alice   February 27th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
All I know is that I live in a big state (Florida), and I and everyone I know will vote for McCain if Obama gets the Democratic nomination.

I'll vote for experience over "pie in the sky" any day.

Bush promised pie in the sky, and we got ir right between the eyes instead.

Too bad it's not funny…….

Dawn Fletcher   February 27th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

In Your Comments,I find it very surprising that CNN and other media have not discovered that possibly, as part of the media attacks against Hillary , that during the debates she has been given the first turn to answer most often.
This has given Obama the information he might not have had to answer the questions as though he did indeed did have the answer. Is the media possibly using this tactic to make Obama look more knowledgeable than he really is? Maybe the media has been directing Hillary to be a professor of Debate 101 and Obama her only student. I hope the media would not venture knowingly into this field. It would be refreshing to see the media revert back to being an independent provider of information and just present the facts to our concerned public. I do hope you are able to read my comments.

Texans4Change!   February 27th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

If she really does want the papers released, why doesn't Hillary "the former First Lady" just work together w/ the White House to get this accomplished? After all, she formerly served in the White House, right? Come on Hillary! If you really are being honest w/ the American voters, get this done before the Primaries have ended. Unless, you have something to hide.

Jacob, DC   February 27th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Wers,

When is CNN going to let you write full articles rather than just post comments? I think I might have to steal what you said and use it the next time I talk politics.

Laura   February 27th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

I'm for Hillary All The Way..............................................................................
Gotta step up the unveiling of the truth about Obama, expose his weaknesses...Pro-nuke stance he keeps secret, not doing his appointed job in the senate as chair of foreign relations sub-committee, and smarmy relationship with Rev. Wright(sp?)
CNN keep investigating this guy who's got people mesmerized. Instead they need to be informed, then they can think clearly again.
We need Hillary and I PRAY for her Presidency!

Brandy, NJ   February 27th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

When was the last time any of you had to release 8 years worth of your appointment books which contain close to 3000 days worth of meetings and appointments?

I'm guessing it is not quite a quick task to go day by day through almost 3000 days to see what should be removed. Frankly, I don't care which dates she had an appointment with her GYNO.

But many of you seem to jump to conconclusions and are only so happy to eat up everything the media feeds to you.

When was the last time you were judged professionally based on your spouse?

When was the last time you were required to release to millions of people your appointment book for 8 years?

When was the last time you were required to release your personal taxes to millions of people?

Some of you really need to get a grip on the issues that really matter.

Marla   February 27th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Who cares what her tax returns say, who cares what is in those documents. Geez people, wake up, we have bigger fish to fry!

brian   February 27th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

i think this is a bunch of b.s. we need to start talking about the real problems in america. like lay-offs unemployment. our economy. our health care. the prices of everything americans need ...........gas,electric,food . cnn and the other news companys need to stop favoring obama. i have not voted yet but i cant get a clear idea who obama is or what hes done..as an american i want to make sure my vote is for someone that can get the job done..... as far as tax returns and files of clintons time in the white house. we have been waiting for 40 years on the kennedy files good luck with that.....................

carl c   February 27th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

maybe this will get through cnn????i really think alot of people dont want obama as president because of his race andnothing more, sure there are die hard clinton supporters and i dont fault them if they truly believe in her, but the people saying they will vote for anyone but obama, come on.this country will never see greatness and peace as long as there is hate and racism still being taught to our children, when and how will this stop? im dissappointed in america right now.

Gary   February 27th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

sure the republicans want her out. She is the only strong canadate they fear at election.They will eat little Obama up.You Obama dreamers will have to wake up some time.Your world of fantasy will be all gone,and there wont be no changes. You already slam the one that has real solutions and know how to fight the whitehouse for change. The whitehouse is to big for someone that has no knowledge about knowing how to be a leader. Go Hillary

Cindy   February 27th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

I hear the (Media) is going after Obama regarding his Church regarding his finance.We the people knew this was coming and the reason why we need to stop watching the news altogether.I feel that certain people in this world (some of the Republicans) like to keep us divided and it sounds like a struggle between good & evil.I feel and pray for Obama to be protected from evil in this world.I'll also pray for those who are evil may GOD have mercy on your souls.

Steve   February 27th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

The most important person to have in the white house, is someone who has nothing to hide, NOT someone who is not going out of her way to not hide things, to not release document, and turn over tax records. If Obama had done something like this he would have been tarred and feathered, and accused of deception.
But everything Obama has been asked to hand over, he has, because he is honest. We do not want another 8 years of lies, and scandals, and that's all we are going to get from another Clinton presidency. We do not want to have another scandal filled white house. No more liars!!! 18 years of the Clintons, and Bushs, are enough!!

Margaret Watkins   February 27th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

I am tired of promises, promises, promises that presidential candidates cannot deliver. The people of the United States are being snowed by one Barak Obama. If Mr. Obama and Mr. McCain are the two presidential candidates, I am not voting. Hillary Clinton is by far the best choice this time based upon her experience and the ability to talk clearly and frankly. Mr. Obama is riding a WAVE indeed. Even before the Saturday Night Live show, I said that the media was biased. It was evident that they were backing Obama. Our country may be making a grave mistake if Barak Obama is our next president. Wake up America!!!

Cali guy   February 27th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Sorry this is off topic but Caferty is still being and ostrich sticking his head in the sand when it comes to asking if the media is being bias for Obummer and against Clinton. SNL has always been known for stating the obvious, in a comical way and what they showed about the media bias was just another example that many Americans see very clearly. To not a least validate it as possible only makes it that much worse. Does he realy believe that SNL does skits like they did without there being any basis for it at all. OMG.

A.Ra Hill   February 27th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

That whole "well if you have nothing to hide..." approach is a little silly to me. From a pragmatic point of view, Hillary has nothing to gain from the records being released. They can ONLY hurt her, no matter what they contain. The dreg-bloggers and political enemies would make it a point to find whatever they could pounce upon and spin it to try to deliver a knockout blow. Look, this is politics guys. If Obama was teetering on being out for the count, I am pretty sure that he wouldn't be too quick to release records that contain even a slight bit of questionable material.

This whole thing is a non-issue really for most of us. If they get released, let the bloodsuckers find whatever garbage and the people will decide what they want. But for the ordinary American to get bent out of shape is pure disingenuos bullcrap unless you have a pre-determined agenda against Hillary, or you've allowed yourself to be conned into that belief by the aforementioned individual.

S   February 27th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

Shame on you Hillary Clinton!!!

Lucas Hart   February 27th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

Hillary is winning big in Texas!! Already!!

Obama´s Moto Perpetuo - Yes We Can Agree with Hillary!!

ralph tyler, santa fe,nm   February 27th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

It's never the Clintons' fault. It's always somebody else.

I am starting to remember why I got tired of these folks in the 90s.

Clinton News Network where is my post   February 27th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

Bush will hold on to the documents until Hillary is the nominee. Then the Republicans will use the content to destroy her. It is that simple. That is why they really need her to win.

Anyway you look at it, Obama is far more honest. He owns up when he messes up. Simple. It took Hillary 18 months to admit to approving the war.

I was impressed yesterday when he said he denounced someone, but acknowledge they have a right under our constitution.
If all those supposedly 'experienced' nuts knew anything about the constitution, they would not have approved the war.

ne,pa   February 27th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

How about the tax returns Hillary.
What are you afraid of?

Tara   February 27th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

I don't believe that Hillary Clinton would stoop to taking anything from the White House.
The simple truth is the media never liked the Clintons.
The reason that the press fawns all over Senator Obama is because they dislike Hillary for no particular reason, even though everyone knows she is better prepared to lead this country.

Elena   February 27th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

The "best political team on television" repeats over and over and over every negative thing that happens to Hillary, but barely mentions that Obama didn't even hold one meeting on the committee he chairs. To me, if that is the best, I tremble at the thought of the worst. CNN is about as fair and unbalanced as FOX!

To LG if that is true you will or would hear about it over and over and over: especially Gloria B, with her pinched face spewing Hillary negatives. I wonder if she mailed her panties to "o".

Glad to hear that not everyone is a sheep! Hillary you had our back, some of us won't ever forget...YOU HAVE MY FAMILY'S VOTE!

Allan Camden, SC   February 27th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Baloney!! Release the documents – NOW!

Daniel Soliel   February 27th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Another prove that Mrs. Clinton is a manipulative and dishonest person, – but the world is seeing it clearer and we do not need a dishonest president motivated by her own interest "Shame on you Hillary".

Amin   February 27th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

For all you mis-informed people out there who keep on saying that Senator Obama doesn"t respect or pledge to the flag of the USA.

Every elected official to the Congress or the Senate of the USA must pledge to the Constitution, and the flag.

Shaggy   February 27th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

To Ana,

The ACLU is not a good endorsement. The ACLU is nothing but a lawyer to the people that can pay and get them donations...they are overwhemingly in support of Amnesty, which shows that they are similar to Clinton...sold out to the highest buyer.

Meghan   February 27th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

LJ, I vaguely remember them taking all of the Ws off of the computer. But only because it was the responsible and mature thing to do.

TheLeftNut   February 27th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

It's actually FDR's fault.

pupnannie   February 27th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

In case no one ever noticed, the Clintons have been scrutinized more then any other Americans in history. I think the country knows more about them then necessary and she will release whatever is necessary at the proper time. How many skeletons do YOU have in your closet. Have you released all of your life history to the world, I think not. How about Bush, his records are sealed and no one complained. His Army reserve records, his drunk driving charge. No one cares if it is a bush or anyone else, only if it is a Clinton. Get a life. GO HILLARY....You will be our next President and what a great one you will be.

Pia   February 27th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

LJ,
Yes, the Clintons did take rare and valuable pieces including small furniture from the White House when they left. Some of Pres. Lincoln's china was taken too. I did read that some pieces were returned with the excuse that the Clintons weren't aware they were taking it.

gary   February 27th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

COME ON AMERICA,DO YOU BELIEVE ANYTHING THAT COMES FROM THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION

TK   February 27th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

I PERSONALLY AM A HILLARY SUPPORTER AND I DO GIVE HER THE BENIFIT OF DOUBT. AFTER THE LAST 8 YEARS OF PRESIDENT BUSH'S REGIME I WOULDN'T DOUBT THAT HE IS HOLDING THE PROCESS UP...VINDICATION IS REALLY NOT A GOOD OPOSITIOIN TO PUT ONESELF IN. PERSONAL LIVES ASIDE BILL CLINTON DID MANAGE TO GET THE NATIONAL BUDGET BACK IN THE BLACK FROM A PREVIOUS REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT. I AM PERSONALLY CAMPAIGING FOR MRS. CLINTON AND I HAVE FAITH SHE WILL PULL THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINIEE OUT IN THE 11TH HOUR.
THANKS FOR ALLOWOING ME M7 2 CENTS WORTH/
TK FROM OKLAHOMA

Lisa K   February 27th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

This definitely seems like an old Clinton trick...the blame game. Blame others and hope that people forget that they asked...and then if they ask, you say, "I have already been fully vetted." Say these things enough times and maybe it will be believed. This is right out of the Clinton playbook.

But the funny thing in this case is that Hillary is trying to blame GWB (an administration that she has publicly "denounced and rejected") for the slowdown in this document production of hers. I think GWB and his administration would be oh so happy to stay up all night long to have her dirty laundry aired ASAP for the whole world to see.

And just as an FYI, I work in the legal profession, and I can tell you that 11,000 pages is only 3-4 boxes of documents (that is very, very little in the way of documentation BTW). So, it should take a somewhat competent staffer no more than 1 week to go through that (and that is working very, very slowly...which they probably would do because they "have a day job"). I used to go through 8-10 boxes by myself when I was reviewing docs in the heat of discovery. So, 3-4 boxes is NOTHING! So, based on this, why has it already taken 1month. This is RIDICULOUS! I, for one, though still will want to know what is in these mysterious records that Hillary is trying to hide (in addition to her tax returns)...I smell a rat and think that there are some serious issues that will be exposed. If not, why the hold-up in doc production.

cp   February 27th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

To Annie and anyone else still a year behind on debunking the pledge smear tactics:

Please visit
barackobama.com and click on Know the Facts or
search FactCheck.org for this instance and enlighten your perspective.

The smears play on people not knowing information, but their authors don't realize is there are just as many credible sources on the Internet to clean up all the garbage hurled by liars.

Emily   February 27th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

I just want to say that cnn is making me not want to vote again in anymore election. Clinton and Obama are not being treated the same. by the news casts on CNN .

Dalmo   February 27th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Is Hillary experienced or smart?

It's a absurd to listen this! Clintons is missing total respect with voters and American people.
Worst of all is to see people believing that everything is lie and it is more one trap against clintons.
Please fanatics of Hillary wake up! The reality is published at all newspapers. They don't had responsabilities and respect with all you.
I think that USA deserve explaination of the Clintons urgent. If I am american, I never would vote at candidates that have not transparency in the counts.
Hugs from Brazil

Alice   February 27th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

All I know is that I live in a big state (Florida), and I and everyone I know will vote for McCain if Obama gets the Democratic nomination.

I'll vote for experience over "pie in the sky" any day.

Bush promised pie in the sky, and we got ir right between the eyes instead.

Too bad it's not funny.......

bernylazareno   February 27th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Hey back off, at this time it's important we all remember that Sen. Clinton loves, mexican food, mango ice cream, and oh yeah little mexican mariachi kids bringing her flowers for no apparent reason. As a Mexican myself I'm truly taken back. All we need now is for her to scream Viva! Viva! Same old politics, same old tricks, I really believe the kid is on her mind and so are my grandparentsk, Viva! Viva!

Holly, Kansas City, MO   February 27th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Well judging by who McCain has chosen to aim his (WEAK) attacks at, it's obvious who the GOP thinks is a bigger threat. OBAMA.

Too late anyway Hillary. We don't want you. Sorry.

OBAMA4EVER   February 27th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

HILLARY RELEASE UR TAX RETURNS! IF YOU HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE FROM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE....THEN RELEASE UR TAX RETURNS....

TELL US WHERE YOU GOT THAT 5 MILLION LOAN FROM?

KJ of Va   February 27th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Leave her alone!!!

Amy   February 27th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

This is Obama's fault.

Joe   February 27th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Isn't it something that Hillary is so scared of Obama that she finds that she has to resort to lying,cheating, and distorting the truth. The same goes for John McCain. Give em Hell Barack.

Bill W   February 27th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

NOTHING is ever her fault, is it? Who has control of her tax documents? SHE DOES!

ia voter   February 27th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

why is this not surprising? she covers things up, she dodges major bullets while she's send her own out. is this how she'll act as president?

Pia   February 27th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

More lies from Hillary Clinton. She has loads to hide, so don't count on those records ever being released. She wil come up with one excuse after another not to. Now, she is even trying to blame the Bush admnistration for the holdup. I am so glad she is almost out of the race. Imagine the damage she would do as president, even more lies, cover-ups and corruption than the first time around.

Barack Oprah   February 27th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

GOP really want Obama.
McCain will be the man.

Sadly, politics is MAN's game.

Amazing...   February 27th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

CNN,

You guys used to be well respected by me and my friends, but after you recent Hillary 'love fest' since she complained about media coverage...I believe that Fox News was right about you guys! You seem to try to give Hillary or Billary everything they want in coverage and I for one will most likely not watch or support your news cast anymore! I also will be advising my friends and co-workers to do the same! Way to cave in to a whiner's complaints instead of reporting the news!!!

Tyler in Raleigh   February 27th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Its the media's fault!!! Blame them... no, wait.. Obama!! Umm.. McCain did it?

Never take responsibility, its the Clinton way.

LJ   February 27th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

I'd like to hear more about the items removed from the White House when the Clinton's moved out, something about China, etc. I can't believe a First Lady would take things that belong to this Country's Presidential home. Is any of this true?

Norman   February 27th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

I really enjoy the soap opera called " Lets Bash Hillary". Here is one darn super smart women & all we get is a made in Hollywood politician.

Guess what folks this guy is sticking with Hillary because she just plain & simple should be the first female President.

This super left democrat is just fed up with gender bashing and will just not vote for who the party tells me to vote for.

Ya got my vote Hillary.

Norman

Illinois   February 27th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

The White House is not going to admit that they've been sitting on this paperwork for months and would prefer, instead, to shift blame to Hillary.....something that the Clinton haters are all too willing to believe. It does seem odd that she has not released this information yet, but frankly, 11,000 pages of documents is a lot for any one person to sort through in their spare time.

If it wasn't this, there would be something the Clinton haters would "find" to hate her for. It's like rabid dogs frothing at the mouth whenever Hillary's name is mentioned. Sick.

IkeSaid:   February 27th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Funny. Clinton actually have some documents. Not Cheney

Dana is that right?

Patricia   February 27th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Dee the networks didn't run the story because it isn't true ... do your homework.

Ana   February 27th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

And why are people listening to anything the Bush Administration says. Ridiculous! If anything it shows how much the republicans want to go up against Obama.

Did you see how Obama wants to bring back the Un-American Affairs Committee. Go read up Obama supporters. That is worse than Bush.

And BTW Hillary was endorsed by the ACLU.

Jason   February 27th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Of course they hate her! Is this a surprise? Maybe the Bush Administration should worry about releasing its own documents in a timely manner!

Janice   February 27th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Hill.... if you are so great and did so much during your HUSBAND'S campaign....why do you have to fix things now????? Get real!
You did NOTHING then and will NOW! You just want the power of the white house......enough of the Clintons thank you! Who's next after you???Chelsea??????

jp/michigan   February 27th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

The media keeps going after Clinton with boxing gloves. Why are they not checking out Obama? Do we have wait for the trial of Rezko to start on March3rd? The judge in that case told prosecutors all fair in finding out Rezko 'straw donors' for all politicians, even Mr. Obama.

Sal   February 27th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Hillary complain about media

Who is realy tested

Janice   February 27th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Bye Hillary! Quit while you still have some pride!

Jonathan   February 27th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

For those Clinton defenders – if there's nothing to know, then why doesn't she just approve the release? She's been holding it up to "review" the documents for 28 days – if there's nothing damaging in there, then why does she need to use 17 more days to review it?

And Greg, you need to read the article more carefully. Clinton went back on what she said in the debate and made it clear that the White House is not holding up release of the documents at all. She admitted that could release them right now if she wanted to, but wants "further review". So don't accuse Bush of lying when Clinton herself doesn't even dispute him.

And Obama released all of his tax records last year. If there's nothing damaging in Clinton's tax records, why doesn't she just release them?

Sorry, but she's creating her own problems here.

mzV Ohio   February 27th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

how many voices do Hillary have she has to figure out who she is se doesnt know you cant count your exprience as first lady you didnt do that much. you knew your husband were sending jobs away from USA now you want to act like you want to change it plus the three strikes law. ms hillary you cant have it both ways nafta was your husbands bill.stop whining hillary.

Zach   February 27th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

CNN is focusing on trivial matters that only focus on the negatives of the Clinton campaign. It is time CNN scrutinized Obama's campaign or the American people will pay later with four more years of republican rule.

Cali guy   February 27th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Also regarding the misconception about if reject is as strong as denouce, reject is stronger and more appopriate becasue it means: to refuse to accept, consider, submit to, take for some purpose, or use. Denounce means: to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil as well as: to announce formally the termination of (as a treaty). Reject is stronger because Farrakhan did offer his support so it was something he needed to refuse.

independent   February 27th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

proof the republicans are campaigning for obama. they must know he'll be easier to beat.

Bob, Kapaa, HI   February 27th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

If there was anything positive in those papers that Hillary could have used in her campaign, you can bet they would have been released long ago. Obviously, there are things they don't want us to see during this primary season. Same goes with the tax returns.

Slick Willy and Slicker Hilly are a very compatible couple. Americans are not stupid. There is a very good reason Hillary will not win the nomination. It is called 'integrity', or a lack thereof.

Snackfood   February 27th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Lies lies lies ..just depends who believes the lies.....WAKE-UP AMERICA!!!!!!!

Phil   February 27th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

I guess I shouldn't be surprised every time there is negative news article concerning Hillary her supporters simply dismiss it as media bias. I suppose whining and excuses resonate not only throughout her own campaign but through her blind supporters, now that's a shame.

Dan Texas Mod. Dem.   February 27th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Hey Dee,

In case you haven't noticed, the story is about CLINTON, it is not about Obama. What does Obama have to do with her records? Geez.

Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA   February 27th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

To someone like me who has done years of document reviews in complex commercial litigations, this is a pathetic excuse from both the wifty Perino and the weaselly Clintons about putzing around on a mere 11,000 pages, less than four or five Banker's Boxes. Piece of cake, even if you need to redact for privilege.

Of Course ... It Couldn't Be Her ...   February 27th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

I do not know why people cannot give credit where credit is due. Barack Obama has simply run a better campaign than Hillary Clinton...with everything in her favor, she found away to snatch Defeat from the jaws of Victory.

And Now, "the media is unfair to me" is simply pathetic....Where was all this media bias when they said early on that she was the better debater, when the national poles showed her with double digit leads...when she was going to blow Obama away after Super Tuesday?

Senator Clinton is coming off like a spoiled child...who wants to take their ball and go home since she cannot play the game as well as claimed!

How do you blow thru more that $140, 000,000.00? Have a former President as a Co-Running Mate, 35 (So Called) years of experience, Super Delagates already pre-pledged, Global Name Recognition and ... B-l-o-w It ?

One word...InCompetence!

Clinton supporters should be furious at her, not bashing Obama, he did not ruin her campaign...S-H-E D-I-D !

Glen   February 27th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

I AM BLACK AND I WOULD NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT.

THE GUY DOESN'T HAVE ALOT OF EXPERIENCE, HE IS TOO NAIVE AND HE IS FAR TOO LIBERAL. THE GUY IS MORE LIBERAL CLINTON.

I WOULD RATHER VOTE FOR A DOG THAN OBAMA.

BORROWED SPEECHES DOESN'T WORK FOR ME.

WAKE UP AMERICA !!!!!!

Phyllis, Dallas TX   February 27th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Are you kidding me? She says the same about her tax returns. Most of those documents could have been released by now and on the tax return; I'm sure they have an accountant who could have copies of their returns in their hands in 10min.

Tim   February 27th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

I think it is clear from her answer in last nights debate that the process is moving along to release the documents.

There is a process in which the documents need to be reviewed for sensitive material. This is the standard practice for all documents released from Tha National Archives, no? It makes perfect sense to me.

If the documents contained anything harmful to her campaign I'm sure the Republicans or other campaigns would have leaked the stories to the Obama network (CNN) by now!

Joyce   February 27th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Hilliary is a sore loser, Who would want a want President like her all she do is cry, whine and complain I am very disapointed in her and Bill as this campaign goes on the more evil and anger come out of hilliary she is like a time bomb ready to explode at any minute, Bill better be ready to take her to the Hospital because she will have a nervous breakdown not if she lose but when she lose.
I am an Obamacan and I know he is the right person to bring this Nation together, As a matter of fact Hilliary is over the Hill she is a Has Been she is a part of the past and not the future.

Wers   February 27th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

This is all over already. Just look at the math.

Obama is up by 152 pledged delegates. Best case scenario for her in March: She wins Ohio by 15 picking up +25 delegates, wins Texas by 3 points, loses the Texas Caucus by 8 points and nets 3 delegates out of Tx. Wins Rhode Island big (say, by 15), but loses Vermont by 25, for a total out of Tx, RI, and VT combined of net 0 delegates. We'll give her +2 just to be nice about it. So she comes out of 3/4 down 125 pledged delegates. Then, on 3/8, she loses the Wyoming Caucus at least 60/40, and on 3/11 she loses Mississippi by 62/38. Net for these two contests, a minimum of +7 for Obama. So, at the end of March, the score is Obama +132 pledged delegates.

In April, let's say she wins HUGE in Pennsylvania, say +32 delegates (just to make the math easy). That puts her down 100 pledged delegates with just 9 contests left to go. Of those, 4 favor Obama heavily. South Dakota and Montana are caucuses in Montain west states- he should beat her easily there, let's say + 6 net delegates from the pair. Oregon is a crunchy progressive state (the Vermont of the west). He will win there by 5 more delegates. And North Carolina, the biggest state left after Penn, with over 100 delegates. He leads currently by 18 in Survey USA's poll. Let's give him a 10 point win there, good for +10 more delegates.

That means that, in order to catch up on pledged delegates, she would have to win the remaining 5 contests by 121 delegates. Those 5 are: Indiana (blue coller, but borders Illinois and has lots of blacks in Indianapolis and Gary), Kentucky (leans her direction, but blacks make up a large portion of the Dem electorate), West Virginia (leans her way), Puerto Rico, and Guam with 3 delegates.

The math is impossible unless he says or does something to TOTALLY fracture his original base coalition of the young, high-income progressive whites (who have never liked Hillary), and blacks.

Note: This is the BEST scenario I can see for her barring a singularly stupid collapse-inducing moment for Obama. And under the BEST CASE scenario I could imagine, she ends up trailing in pledged delegates by about 80-100. That means she's got to get roughly 450 out of 800 Superdelegates to overturn the will of the people. Or, in other words, Obama (who already has more than 180 committed Superdelegates) would only need a bit more than 350 total to win.

The math is impossible without a blowout win in Texas. Which (speaking as a Texan) ain't going to happen. One big, unreported reason: All projections on the black vote down here are based on the '00 census or the '04 primary. Those were Pre-Katrina events. We have a lot more blacks in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio than we used to just 4 years ago.

Comparison info: At my polling place in Dallas (area is 50% black, 30% hispanic, 20% white), during the 12 days of early voting in the '04 presidential primary there were a total of 520 or so Democratic ballots cast during 13 days of early voting. Through the first 7 days this time around the number is about 1600, with 5 days remaining (and the polls are open much longer hours the last 5 days). We're talking about a 5-fold increase in early votes, when all is said and done, in a heavily pro-Obama area.

And the Caucus is shaping up like a slaughter for Obama as well.

Kiss Hillary good night. She's about to be put to bed.

Lana Hussein from Hydesburg   February 27th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Wait, she lied.
No way!!!!
That's the FIRST TIME EVER.
I hear she also repealed her promise to show her taxes today.
Someone hook that woman up to a polygraph test and have fun watching it do the hokey-pokey.

Lana Hussein (in protest of the GOP ridicule of Barack Obama's name until it stops being used as a slur)

Just Wondering   February 27th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

The ONLY people who buy Clinton's lame explanation for not releasing her tax returns and documents from her White House years are people getting paychecks (even if they're sporadic) from the Clinton campaign and people living in her dramatically created land of make-believe. It's so entertaining when Clinton blog-monsters slander Obama supporters for living in fairy tale land. It's the Clinton crowd who is blind.

She's playing Dick Cheney games here. Why won't you release the documents and tax returns Senator Clinton?

Hillary '08 Hillary Forever !!   February 27th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Oh Hillary !! We love you !!! We don't care if you have so much to hide !! We don't care if you can't tell the truth !! We just love you !!! Go Hillary !!! Weeeeeeeeee !!

Suzie M. in Las Vegas   February 27th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

So Hillary's schedules during her eight years as first lady were cleared for release by the National Archives on Jan. 31, triggering a 45-day period for Bruce Lindsey (a Bill Clinton rep) to review the documents for any sensitive material before he has to give the White House a recommendation on whether or not to release the papers? Sounds to me like the Clintons are in charge of when and whether this info gets to the American public – you can be sure it won't be before key primaries! Shame, shame on you Hillary!

Jacob, DC   February 27th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Hillary will blame Bush, Obama, and the media for just about anything these days. Good she claims she can get things done despite her opponents!

I’m sure she’ll start actually showing us this gift rather than constantly telling us any day now….

Eugene   February 27th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

The Clinton campaign continues to whine because the media only acts as their stenographers half the time. Unfortunately, the old days are never coming back. Democratic voters had Ms. Inevitable shoved down our throats for a year, and starting with Iowa, we rejected her. The fake Democrats will threaten to vote for McCain, but we don't need the weirdos in the Cult of Hillary. In fact, we don't want them. You guys have done such a great job scaring off support for Clinton, I can't wait to see what you'll do for McCain.

Leeza   February 27th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

I think she is hiding something.

Rheem   February 27th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Does anyone find it ironic that initially she said that she would release the records after she was the Democratic nominee…This is the same person a couple of months ago that was confident she would be the peoples choice for President. If she had nothing to hide, why does she want to wait until she has the nomination and it’s too late for Democrats to react?

valentine   February 27th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

The hillary clinton campaing is soo frustrated now please go home and stop wasting Baracks time shame on you hilary clinton

Will   February 27th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Enough of the American dynastic families. Obama 08!!!!

duncan   February 27th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

-> "It's eleven thousand papges of documents being reviewed by one person who has a day job," he said of Lindsey." <-

Ummm... the Clinton campaign doesn't have the money to hire a couple of temps from Manpower to help them sort through the Rose Garden Ceremony invitations?!

Strange...

Sal   February 27th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Bush and Clinton is more of the same.

Face it!

We would not be having this blog if Obama had lost 11 back to back.

Luz   February 27th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Another article written in the worst possible light. The Clinton people didn't accuse the WH. The WH is not "accusing" is just saying is waiting. So Clinton's people are taking close to the 45 days they are allowed to release 11000 papers that are probably not going to add much of anything to this. Just an excuse to complaint about her I would call this.

4REAL   February 27th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

If Hillary wanted those records released then she can get them. She is stalling until after the nomination so the American people will not know what is right or wrong.

Klaus H. Bricke   February 27th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Hang in there Hillary. The present White House and it's opinion does not mean a thing ! We are with you !

INDY PENDENT   February 27th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Sure, OK, whatever Hillary.
Let's see those Personal Finance Papers as well.
Let's see how much Money you are making from us Tax Payers.
Millions I am sure.
Shameful woman.
Shameful, Shameful, Shameful...

bob, OH   February 27th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

It's crazy how ONLY 90% of post on here are against clinton.

censorship at it's finest

Amy, Kazoo   February 27th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

I listened to her statements last night and read again today. All she was saying was that the White House is part of the process and that their moving swiftly too is good. that's it. Quit making mountains out of molehills. And for the white house to step in and say anything is a sign of how badly they do want Obama to go against McCain. Hmmm, wonder why....

Charlie   February 27th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Hillary can't blame the White House for her refusal to release her tax returns. Barack released his weeks ago. She refuses. What is she hiding?

BABucher, NYC   February 27th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I'm sure she'll blame the White House for holding up her tax returns as well......

Greg Mpls   February 27th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

My understanding is that it is procedural and has nothing to do with the Clinton's or their staff. This was widely unreported over a year ago that it had to do with the logistics involved and that the Clinton's had nothing to do with the release of the products. Why doesn't the news agencies re run that perspective?

Farrell, Houston, Tx   February 27th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Why the rush to judgement when it is unknown what's in the documents. This may be just a political ploy on Hillary's part which could be disclose the best of Hillary that we don't know about. Even so, I'm voting for Obama.

Barney, Long Island   February 27th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Hillary has been around for a long time and for the most part Americans know her dirty laundry. Obama has not been around a long time and he already has a lot of dirty laundry and much more to be exposed. This guy is a dangerous con artist. Picking one of these candidates is picking the lesser or two evils. Hillary will hurt our country, but Obama will destroy it!

BobW   February 27th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

At risk of not getting this comment past the moderators like my six or so previous comments, Hillary has been caught blowing smoke once again and she always has a good excuse.

ebp   February 27th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Hillary...show us your tax returns!!!

AJ   February 27th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Who cares!

And ????   February 27th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

So we take the word of the Republican White House during a Democratic campaign??? Duh !

Senator Obama is doing anything and everything any good dirty politician can to get into the White House. To not think so is to be naive. Oh, and have you heard lately that he is for nuclear plants and perhaps weapons????????? He is too dangerous in thought for me!

The Republicans will do anything they can to get Obama in to mush him in November. This is for more than a nomination, a vote for Obama at this point will turn into a win for McCain in November!

MariaofLuna   February 27th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

HRC said she's ask the White House to "rush" them as soon as they got them.

Bill Clinton is still going over them, as he should per law.........

Paula, TX   February 27th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Hillary, Hillary, Hillary. Who do you think does not see through your games? Do the American people a favor and leave with some dignity. You will go out kicking and screaming before you release those documents. More information to hide, Hillary?

Also, I noticed in the debate that one of your plans will take 10 years to accomplish. Please Hillary, we don't want you back in the WH for 10 minutes, let alone 8 years, with a 2 year safety net in someone else's administration for your "plan" to work.

The American people are not dumb. Tick tock already....go back to N.Y.

jeries   February 27th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

WHO WOULD BELIEVE THE WHITE HOUSE WITH THIS ADMINISTRATION...THEY LIED TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE....HILLARY SAID SHE WOULD SHOW AND I THINK SHE WILL

Eric   February 27th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Yeah – we'll be seeing the WH records around the same she releases her tax return. Her answer to the tax return question in the debate was truly pathetic.

politics politics....   February 27th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

yep ! why does it make me laugh????

I will provide it, i ve got nothing to hide....

ah ah ah ah

as a matter of fact politic is and will remain a dirty business :( too sad it needs elections to make us feel responsible for a choice !!!!

viva obama !!!

justpaul   February 27th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

This is ridiculous.

Bruce Lindsey has to review Hillary's schedules as First Lady to ensure no sensitive information is released? She was First Lady, not the President. She had no authority to make or enact policy; the only sensitive information conceivable would be evidence that she was doing things she was not authorized to do or which she does not want to admit she was doing.

Hillary's lies are getting more slippery, but they're still obvious lies. Lindsey could sign of on these records tomorrow; he doesn't have to wait the full 45 days.

BJ in Idaho   February 27th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

I knew as soon as she said she was "too busy" to release her tax return or these documents, that she was stalling until she either wins the nomination (and then she will find more reasons to stall) or concedes and doesn't have to release them.

Shame on her to come into this race thinking the presidency was owed to her and she was just grab it up!! Shameful politics and politicians need to stay out of Washington.

D R   February 27th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Joyce, NY.. Have you been listening to the news, or reading the paper? McCain wants Hillary, he can beat her! He is lagging far behind in polls against Obama. I consider myself an independent. I'm sure if Obama got out of this race we would see the surge move toward McCain. The only other Democrat that could easily beat McCain would be Gore! I'm sure he would step in, if Obama bows out! Hillary is unelectable.

Remember we were close to impeaching this family eight years ago!

ellie   February 27th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Hey- what is going on with obamas taxes and his campaign funds when rezko gave him money!!!!!!!!
I cant wait till his dirt comes out.

Bebble   February 27th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Obama has a lot to hide and not want to share and the media knows all about it but are afraid of the fallout it will cause a candidate they are highlighting and endorsing.

finney   February 27th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

why was this not newsworthy on your broadcast tonight?

Sean Whitworth   February 27th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

What about the tax returns!

Rich in Seattle   February 27th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

You mean.....you mean....she lied to us!!! A Clinton who lies? Nooooo.....

eyeingtenure   February 27th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Didn't see that coming.

Oh, wait. I did.

Thomas   February 27th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

CNN you still believe what the white house has to say?

me   February 27th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Clinton all the way
Let's go Texas, Ohio, Rhodes Island!!

AZ   February 27th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

My hope is that Hillary will make an excellent Senator for the next several years. The only reason she moved to New York to run for Senator was to position herself for a Presidential run. So she didn't plan to be in the Senate very long. But I do hope she gets used to the idea and turns it into a good thing.

B. Smart   February 27th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

. . . By the way Hillary, where is the white house china that was suppose to stay when you and Bill left?

Lisa K   February 27th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

And what I meant to say is that I used to go through 8-10 boxes by myself (1 person) EACH DAY when I was reviewing docs in the heat of discovery. So, 3-4 boxes OVER A PERIOD OF 1 MONTH is TRULY NOTHING!

Carrie PA   February 27th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Nothing new with the Clintons. Same old, same old!

Judith   February 27th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Now come on people who do you believe,Bush that said weapons were in Iraq and we later found out not.These kids are having to deal with have some part of their body blown off or burnt.Vietnam was bad and this is going to turn out worse.How much money is being spent on this bs every single month?How's the housing market?How's the job market?Hmmm now I wonder who should be believe??

anne-marie   February 27th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

I do not believe this. I think this might be another move to put a top to Hillary campaign. I just think that the entire country at this point is againts Hillary winning this election.

Imran, Lawrence, USA   February 27th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

What is there to know?

And besides it has been nearly 8 years since Clinton left the white House.

If we can ignore McCain's transgressions form 8 years ago, who really cares about Hillary's past.

It's her future as an agent of special interests that should worry us more.

Gillis   February 27th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Lies, Lies, Lies. Yea, I will release the documents and my financial papers after the fact. Don't worry it will be irrelevant soon, very soon.

Chuck in Oregon   February 27th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Hm, very interesting. When did Hillary decide to enter into the race for President? Seems to me that she would have asked to have those documents released at that time. If I was the first lady and was running for president I would have had those documents released a long time ago so I could really pump up my resume. But that is the way I would have done it, there is no telling what she was thinking or her campaign managers were advising her.

Kevin   February 27th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

It is easy to Blame Bush. The hard thing is to take responsibility for your actions. If there was anything that could help her win, you can bet she would have released those documments HERSELF.

Greg   February 27th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

CONSIDER THE SOURCE, why should we take the word of the White House? Why would Clinton lie about this when it would only hurt her to do so? Has CNN become so blatently obvious in their bias?

By any reasonable standard, a person should be taken at their word, and Hillary Clinton stated that her campaign was doing everything it could to get this completed as quickly as possible, yet once again the media spins this into a negative view of Clinton.

What the democrats need now is a unified party, and the only ticket that makes sense is Clinton-Obama '08. IMHO, anything else will result in a McCain presidency.

Grif   February 27th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

They will never stop picking on you Hillary. It's too late for them now.

They can't endorse this Guy, and then after realising how mid-directed they've been.
Therefore, they will carry on doing it this way, and just hope the ground opens, and he disappears suddenly. The Media are stuck with Obama now.

Keep your chin up girl. You'll get there.

Dee   February 27th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

On "The Situation Room" earlier today, the governor of Pennsylvania was asking Wolf about the story of Obama being in favor of using nuclear weapons. He asked him why he and the other networks had never run that story, because he thinks that it's important for Obama's young supporters to know that they are voting for a person who is for using nuclear weapons on other countries for his own interests. Wofl said that they did run the story; does anyone remember Wolf or any other network running this story? It's a strange coincidence that the slightest bit of dirt always seems to come out about other politicians, but the major issues are hidden if they reflect poorly on Obama.

I'm sure the CNN moderators won't post this, just as they don't post anything else that is against Obama.

Dee

bdc   February 27th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

According to drudge report (links to AP) she also will not be releasing her tax records, as she said she would during the debate. look for yourself.

Two fresh examples that she will just say whatever she needs to in order to move back in to 1600 PA ave.

Shocking   February 27th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

The Clintons are corrupt – they are evil and we know nothing about their plans. Ironic how they use their evil character to define their opponent. Shame on you, Hillary and Bill, America deserves better than this shameless couple.

Cali guy   February 27th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Figures Obummer supporters would seize on this. I see they are so interested in not running their negative campaign in speeches from him and in the debates, but once again in real life, (real life being something they'd rather deflect), they show their true colors. Too bad the media supports them as well as Obummer, otherwise it would be shown as the double standard and hypocrites they are. Issues of the campaign aren't these documents, they're NAFTA, universal health care, Iraq, the economy, national security, etc... How the release of the documents have anything to do with the issues in present day is beyond my interest.

Fazio   February 27th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

This message is for Neal: you say politicians suck, but you prefer Nader. What do you think Nader is? He's as much of a politician as the rest of them with their own agenda and ideas of self-granduer. He's just like the rest of them.

Rick   February 27th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

What is wrong with this picture? Why is Hillary hiding the papers, tax returns? American's know the Clinton's well enough that when they go into hiding, they have always been up to no good. We as American's do not need another scandal from the Clinton's.

Jeanine G   February 27th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

No surprise here. When she delivered the "check is in the mail....must be the post office" kind of excuse I knew it was a lie.

Come on Hillary supporters...you know as well as I that the Clintons DO NOT want these documents to come out...especially before March 4th.

Murry   February 27th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

What's the hold up, Hillary? How hard can it be to send a representative? You can avoid this entirely if you just drop out of the presidential race.

Dusacre   February 27th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Forget the documents. Where is the tax filing. The three Clintons have time to campaign, but no time to Bill and Hillary tax? What are they hiding?

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   February 27th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

She has been too busy running for President...
Just like Barack has been too busy to conduct meetings on Afghanistan..

Touchee`

Tammy NH   February 27th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Nothing is ever her fault..

It's Gores fault, Bush's fault, Obama's fault, the voters fault, the press's fault... it never ends.

Please go away Hill.. Please.

Gabby   February 27th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Am I the only one that is not surprised by this. If that women told me it was raining out I would have to go look for myself. Sir Walter Scott summed it up nicely, Oh what tangled webs we weave, when we practice to deceive.

Obama 08

tickered   February 27th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

And how long would it take to post a copy of her tax return on her website?

Honorable Kansas Vet   February 27th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

imagine the Bush White House saying someone else is reponsible for slowing the release of docuements.

Patrick   February 27th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Clinton said: "Now, also, President Bush claims the right to look at anything that is released, and I would urge the Bush White House to move as quickly as possible."

Quickly as possible on what? You haven't even asked them to do anything yet. Why even bring up President Bush except to deflect blame? Why the deception, why not just be open and transparent?

OBAMA '08, '12

lorraine   February 27th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

I heard what Hillary Clinton said on TV and she said the papers were in their hands and would be going to the White House and to President Bush, enough of the B.S. she was not blaming anyone just simply stating a fact. Enough of the nit picking and leave this smart lady alone, start picking apart every word out of Obamas' mouth and things might start looking like fair coverage. She was also right about always getting the first question & Obama sitting there thinking of ways to speak exactly her words but in a different phrase. Fair is fair and she is being given a sneaky hard time.

Christine Atlanta, Ga.   February 27th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

This is such nonsense. It is the Obama supporting, left wing, and the 'I don't want war' people who screw up every election for the Democrats.
Since I was 18, Ive been giving my one vote for the STOP THE WAR bandwagon.
I am in Atlanta and listening to Rev. Sharpten today on the radio.
Obama will never win the election.
Democrats are so easily duped.

Mark   February 27th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Its the MEDIA...they are unfairly holding the documents hostage

full disclosure   February 27th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

how about those tax returns?

what is Hillary hiding?

Jack Royster   February 27th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Interesting. Nothing to hide, but a shift of blame.
If you watched the debartes last night, Hillary Clinton usually agrees with attacks such as cooperating with her taxes and white house docs, Time will tell for you Miss Clinton.

Belle   February 27th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Nice spin, CNN

Thomas   February 27th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Goodbye Hillary

BL - NYC   February 27th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Come on people... She made the comment and today they scrambled to get it all together!!! End of story.
Anything to make a Democrat look bad...

Snackfood   February 27th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Bernanke is already bought & paid for.........any surprise to that comment?????

mk   February 27th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Neal:
If Obama had anything to find the Clinton's would be using it.
That is one of the things that makes him so scary to the Republicans.

Willy   February 27th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Wonder if Hillary will release those Rose Law Firm records she's been holding? Let's get Obama to relese all 9 pages of his senate efforts too.

Charlotte   February 27th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

I hope she will do anything to get back in the White House. We need her. 11 thousand papers is a lot for one person to go through which must be checked. I am proud of her efforts to help the less fortunate, her long fighting battle for health care. Last time I checked she is still un this race. You go girl!!!!!!!!

CNN please read!   February 27th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

To all in CNN,

Can you please proofread everything! mistake after mistake is being found on all articles. Ever hear of spell checker! use it sometime.

Witness   February 27th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Nothing suprise...Lewisswitches from Clinton to Obama...

Christina   February 27th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

No surprise she always blame somebody for her own mistakes. Just like how she blame Al Gore for not being president that why she lost 30,000 jobs for people

Greg   February 27th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

kept them hidden Hillary, just like your tax returns

Mike   February 27th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

My wife and I have watched all the debates, discuss the merits of each candidates response and though we haven't finalized our selction it's the slight of hand tactics that Hillary seems to display when confronted that make trusting her difficult.

ben   February 27th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

SOMETHING FISHY!!!....OBAMA NEEDS TO PUSH HER ON THIS ISSUE. SHE NEEDS TO RELEASE IT BEFORE OHIO AND TEXAS PRIMARY.

EDW   February 27th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Many documents are missing Hillary....
Let's not go through an expensive impeachment trial like we did with Bill. Let's just not vote her into office to begin with folks. She's shady and can't answer a question.

Lena   February 27th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

how is it obama's fault? have you lost your mind?

Jed in Texas   February 27th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Most of the folks on here that dont like Hillary are not Obama backers but they are Rush Limburgers Swift Boat Crew,out to sabatage her.Dont be fooled,the Dems will unite to defeat Rush and his ilk.

Annie   February 27th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Why are you so worried about Hillary's papers from the white house? Your not concerned about Obama not pledging to the flag. What kind of President don't pledge the flag.

Vig   February 27th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Would you believe anything that comes out of the Bush White House?

dee   February 27th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

The reason she choked up awhile back is because she can't believe that someone could beat her. Go Obama!!!!!!!!

v.ananthan   February 27th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

NOW BUSH IS ENDORSING OBAMA:::.

Nick   February 27th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

It's 11,000 pages people – it can't be done by 1 person in a few days. Give me a break and concentrate on something important, people. Geez.

Chris A   February 27th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Well Clinton's idea that they're moving as quick as possible is a joke, looking at all the time they've had to release this information, which has been asked for for awhile now, I think her idea was to delay it as much as possible so that the "big states" can get their votes in before the information was released. A pity that its come to this Hillary.

kevin   February 27th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

well i certainly know that Bush and Gonzalez...released every bit of info that they were told to do...all those subpeoned facts...of wiretapping and phne calls ...and oh yes...those thousands of lost e-mails. You hypocritical republican liars that you are. You have no shame. Ms. perino...you will soon be gone like your predicessors..they couldn't handle the Bush- Cheney lies either. This Bush administration is the worst ever, lied us into war, biggest contributor...Enron, taking away our freedoms, wire taps, outing CIA agents, obstructionists, veto..healthcare for children, tax breaks for big oil,...letting our military die in the wrong war...bush never attending a military funeral, tax breaks for large corporate pollutants. You sicken me, you war profiteering losers. I am proud of the youth of our country who will bury you and your sick ilk in the coming elections. This administration will go down in History. The WORST EVER. I pray we never see your kind again. God bless our freedoms that you would like to take away from us. Shame on you.

catmom   February 27th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Oh, of course they would. I would also expect for them to release the most daming and controversial information they can just before the primaries where the media will blow completely out of context. I don't even know why the white house even waded into this since they have their own problems releasing papers. But then, their papers will show gross ineptness and competence. Clinton lied but nobody died.

CNN will you post this?

akaDoug   February 27th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Shame on you Dana Perino...for telling the truth and making Hillary look bad AGAIN! Must be the medias fault!

SAM - CommonSense   February 27th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Preident Bush tricked her to vote for the war... President Bush kept her documents concerning her so-called co-presidency from the public.. i guess President Bush has her taxes.. and President Bush would dictate her white house if we had not denounced and rejected her!

Go Obama 08!

abu   February 27th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

how irresponsible of hilary...........

OBAMA 08

Red October   February 27th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

i lol'd at this article

Brian   February 27th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

She is shady... but the good news is that she is almost out of the race (I sure hope)... I am just tired of her excuses.

fonsworth for OBAMA   February 27th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

EVERYONE IS SO MEAN TO HER. SHE GETS THE FIRST QUESTION AND ALL. BESIDES SHE DID NOT KNOW SHE WOULD RUN FOR PRESIDENT UNTIL A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. IF EVERYONE WOULD JUST BE PRESIDENT SHE WOULD BE OK. WE WOULD NOT BUT SINCE WHEN HAS THAT BEEN IMPORTANT TO HILLARY.

Jean Alex   February 27th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

HILLARY STOP WITH THE LIES,

LEAVE GRACEFULLY.

B. DUN   February 27th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

birds of a feather flock together

Bill   February 27th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

I'm sure Hillary will live up to her word, release these papers along with her tax returns, WHEN SHE WINS THE NOMINATION. Don't expect to ever see these papers.

Adam, Los Angeles   February 27th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Senator Clinton could have asked for the papers to be released long before. She made a very tactical decision to wait until the last moment possible probably with the pretense that she would wrap up the nomination and wouldn't have to release them at all. It's pretend transparency.

Fred Tate   February 27th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

HI

Anonymous   February 27th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

The heading of this article is misleading!

Amy in Iowa   February 27th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Umm, and what about the tax returns. They are not holding those up. Hillary needs to stop playing the blame game.. its the voters,..the media...who next?

Wilhemina   February 27th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Why is she stonewalling her documents and tax returns, come on Lou Dobbs tell us.

Fred Tate   February 27th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

It seems as if Lou hillary Dobbs is fighting for every piece of dirt he can find on barack to be publicized, so I'll act independently from gestapo lou and say this, mask your disgust for people who don't look or think like you a little better because quite frankly, its starting to look pathetic.
What...did you pick up your detestable arrogance and close mindedness from Harvard?

Ma   February 27th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

What about her Tax returns?????

Lost in Moderation in Vermont   February 27th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Ah she never actually said Bush was delaying the documents. It just depends on what the meaning of "delay" is.
Slimy...

am_I_racist   February 27th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

bill is a good guy.. he didn't lie to the American people... he was being served by some American's.

What baffles me is that Hillary steps out of the White House and then starts to plan on how to get right back.. she knew that it would not be possible to run and win against Al Gore in 2000 so she waits another 2 terms to build up her base.. think about this, if she really wanted to help the country she wouldn't think that there isn't anybody else but her who can lead..

it's like calling yourself a messiah!... look at all the lies she makes up evevrytime something is put to here. SHE WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET BACK INTO THE WHITEHOUSE..

Jake   February 27th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Why does this not surprise me?

I only wonder what is to come next... oh Hillary.

terry   February 27th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Typical politics of the past. The Clintons are shady characters.

Hope, OH.   February 27th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

sigh* the clintons and there coverup tatics.... thanks God for Barack Obama

Erin   February 27th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Shocking...Bush and Clinton playing the blame game.

gbolee   February 27th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

It is Obama's fault!!!!!!!!!!!

am_I_racist   February 27th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Sure i want to release these documents...

yeah right.. but can you please omit any reference to foreign donors and sugar daddies..

we don't like people to know where we get our money from.

Neal   February 27th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Part of the attraction of Barack, is we don't know if he has anything to hide. I mean he is a politician. But with Hillary, we know that she, like McCain, Bush, Cheney and most other politicians has lots to hide.

Time for a change, although I'd rather it were Nadar, or someone more on the outside. Politicians suck.

Joyce, NY   February 27th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Shows how much the Republican's want her out of this race really.

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