February 29, 2008
Posted: 12:13 PM ET
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(CNN) — Hillary Clinton Thursday jabbed at Sen. Barack Obama for being a first term senator and called her rival for the Democratic presidential nomination a "blank screen."

In an interview on ABC's Nightline Thursday night, Clinton dismissed notion's Barack Obama voters are uninformed, but said the Democratic presidential front-runner aptly described himself in his 2006 book, "The Audacity of Hope."

"I think the best description, actually, is in Barack's own book, the last book he wrote, 'Audacity of Hope,' where he said that he's a blank screen," she said in the interview. "And people of widely differing views project what they want to believe onto him. And then he went on to say, 'I am bound to disappoint some, if not all of them.'"

"He was in the state Senate, what, three years ago, four years ago?" Clinton said in continued jabs. "It's hard to know exactly what his positions are because they have changed rather rapidly in that four-year period. But there is something very appealing, and people have a right to vote for whomever they want."

The comments came a day before the Clinton campaign launched a tough new ad in Texas that aims to portray Clinton as considerably more prepared to handle a foreign policy crises than Obama. Over scenes of sleeping children, the ads narrator asks, "Who do you want answering the phone the phone?" at 3 in the morning.

Obama Campaign Manager David Plouffe forcefully responded to that ad in a conference call with reporters Friday morning."We don't think the ads are going to be effective at all, because Senator Clinton has already had her red phone moment. It was a decision whether to allow George Bush to invade Iraq, and she answered affirmatively," Plouffe said.

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Peter Canada Obama 08   February 29th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

I have compare the numbers of respondant to the ad from Hillary it is 3.00 Am phone ran who will you like to answer the call.

Judging from the responds to the ad, Its amazing that Obama's supporters are 75% and Hillary's are 25%.

CNN polls might not be right unless its same people that are always responding to CNN blogs.

Larry Buchas   February 29th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

I agree, Hillary.

We have the right to vote for whomever we want. I already have.

FOR BARACK OBAMA!

Deb   February 29th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

I didn't read his book.

I said the same thing to my daughter who voted early for Obama; she used the argument, “They are so much a like, I voted in the end for Obama because I think he has the best chance of beating McCain"

I said to her "He is such a Nothing you can project whatever you want into what he says. It is very clever but he doesn't have the experience or energy to follow through with Anything!

We're in for another 4 years of Nothing which will be the end of us as a great nation.

My vote for Hillary will even out my daughters for Obama that is all I can do, along with praying for Devine Intervention.

Anne   February 29th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

A blank screen??? Gee, how terrible. That just means Obama comes without preconditioned responses, predetermined opinions, an ability to integrate the information given him by wise counsel, and a willingness to actually listen to the people he would govern and maybe, dare I hope, address himself to OUR needs rather than his own.

Spirit of America   February 29th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Hello, Hillary, this is a thank you call from the children of America. Thanks for all the money for our education. Thanks for trying to get rid of childhood poverty. Thanks for not only seeing us, but hearing and helping us.

Richard Jones   February 29th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

If experience is really what your looking for to answer the phone at three in the morning, you better ask for John McCain. He has more experience than any of the candidates. IF experience doesn't matter, then pick one of the others. He's also shown to be a bi-partisan Senator….the others?? Not likely.

Linda   February 29th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

The Sleeping Children ad sounds eerily familiar. It reminds me of the Goldwater ad that ran in 1964. Of course, Hillary's first presidentail campaign work was that year when she was a committed Republican dedicated to getting Goldwater into the White House. Thank God the American people didn't fall for the fear-mongering then. Are we smart enough to see through it today?

mjc   February 29th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

you know, the close comments for the obama "negative" threads way early.. the let the clinton threads stay open so the obamabots can come out and attack.. its ridiculous.

HILL 08

April Garlow   February 29th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Hillary is right. Where were you Obama when we marched on Washington before the resolution was signed?, Where were you Obama, when the resolution was all the discussion on tv? Where were you Obama, when we were writting to our Congress people in Washington? Where were you when you could have swayed opinions in Washington? Were you voting present? Were you pushing the wrong button. Other than one small speech, you were silent. Hillary will be a leader , I'll go to my faith and my church for inspiration, thank you.

sheila   February 29th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Americans are so use to divide and conquer. When will you wake up. Stop listening to the lies. If we don't work together we will never get out of this mess Bush has gotten us into. I have never heard so much name calling from a candidate running for President. Hillary Clinton says one thing when she's in the debate and another when she's not debating. She should go into acting not politics.

dan   February 29th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Somebody calling,i bet you its the millitary guys and they got news, what did the president do? on 911 took some time because he had no idea of what to do.the same guy clinton supported for the war in iraq. judgement will always stand out not who can dash and grab the phone.

Moira   February 29th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

She cannot even speak about Obama in a bad light and you people are screaming. Ahh… have you heard what is saying about her. Obama is much like his supporters: windbags who can dish out dirt, but cannot take it.

Kathy Buzek   February 29th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

I am a 50 year old women that has never voted Democratic until
this election. I think Hillary Clinton is pathetic the way she tries
to promote such negative fearful advertising. I was leaning her way but not now. I will be voting for Barack Obama

Nod   February 29th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Hey CNN; why are you censuring my posts? Don't like to ask critical questions about Sen. Obama?

John, VA   February 29th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Who do I want to answer the phone? Well, not Bill

Rev. Christine Glover   February 29th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

I'm tired of all the nit picking and negativity. Why doesn't Hillary just continue to build herself up instead of tearing down Barak Obama.

Everybody should run on their own merits truthfully and honestly.

Jacob   February 29th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Hillary is a fear mongering hillbilly

Bill   February 29th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

I would rather vote for a "blank screen" than a corrupted screen.

Glucose merchant   February 29th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

At first we were for hillary, but she's gone too far. Her temperament is dangerous in the capacity of U.S. president. Too dangerous for us to risk. We need the collective demeanor of Obama to guide us through turbulent times. My whole family is convinced Obama will deliver. We will be voting on Tuesday too. Texas loves Obama.

Brownsville, TX

Wayne, Wentzville MO   February 29th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

If I had a choice between a blank screen and a pathetic, hopeless cry-baby, whiner, and inept and irresponsible nag like Hillary, I would gladly choose the blank screen. The only thing senator Clinton is capable of, is viciously attacking her opponents and crying up a huge storm when the going gets tough.

That certainly doesn't sound like a president to me, and will not be if my vote has anything to do with it! Obama 08!

Doug   February 29th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

in responce to reality check,

no one is beating up on Hillary. She is the one dishing the negativity. The good people here are simply responding.

Has it ever occurred to you that maybe supporting a candidate just because she is a woman is wrong? Anyone who is doing that really needs to grow up.

History is coming. It's time to become a part of it.

RAJ   February 29th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

It seems to me that Obama has layed out his plans very clearly. He has policies and he is able to communicate those policies. Remember all politics is preception and all the candidates want to label their opposition and define them. Senator Clinton's experience may not be able to trump Senator Obama's hope and willingness to reach concensus. Too bad that people do not read enough history to know that up until the last 10 years, Washington was able to solve a few challenges when people of all views reached out to one another to solve problems rather than create them.

Ogbo   February 29th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

I see in Obama suportters a decay of generation who could not see beyond noses' end

Smith   February 29th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Hillary CUT BAIT!

GO BACK TO NEW YORK

and CREATE JOBS THERE !

SHOW US what you can DO!

Hillary's 8 yrs experience as the white house hag are not interesting to us.

May   February 29th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Hillary is prone to making bad judgements. I don't trust her to pick up the phone anytime, especially at 3 am. Doesn't she remember voting for a war that is based on lies? Doesn't she remember praising NAFTA as a success? Doesn't she remember voting to allow Bush to attack Iran, again based on lies? Doesn't she remember anything?

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois   February 29th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Again Hillary has hit the nail on the head, Obama says he's wants to bring a new way to do business, but if you look at Obama's actions instead of his rhetoric, in the Illinois Legislature you will in fact come to the conclusion that he is no different than any other politician. Obama is letting others paint his portrait and as Obama says, "I am bound to disappoint some, if not all of them."

Obama supporter in Indiana   February 29th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I categorically reject using fear to motivate or manipulate people. It's deceptive and stoops to the lowest level of human nature. It is the same tactic used by those that want to do harm to America, which is terrorism.

Just because someone chooses to approach problem-solving by using more positive and frankly, more mature, methods, does not put America at greater risk than one who uses childish, schoolyard bully tactics. (Girls or boys)

I want to live in a more "grown up" America and I believe that Barak Obama is the only one who really gets that.

Pepou   February 29th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Does Hillary think that Barack Obama would not pick up the phone at 3 am in the morning in case of an emergency ? Who is this woman kidding ? This is most hilarious argument I have heard from her ! Keep trying dear.

Kyle   February 29th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I am so sick and tired of her negativity. It is really sad to see how far one will stoop to try to win a nomination. From the start I was willing to give her my vote if she became the partys nominee but now I can't stand her. She will never see my vote because if it comes down to that I will be voting Republican at the end of the day. Guess we have seen her true colors.

Chris   February 29th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Yeah,, is this her way of diverting attention away from her not releasing her tax information?

Rupert   February 29th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

PKC,

Obama a man of integrity, REALLY? Does a man of integrity pander support from William Ayers, an admitted Weathermen terrorist that built bombs to attack the State dept and the Pentagon? Is this the type of man that has the ability to LEAD as Commander in Chief?

Bayou Joe   February 29th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

This is the Hillary I wanted to see 3 months ago. Before the Obama
pied piper got all you newbies frothing at the mouth. You can taste victory and are salivating. But the real campaign is ahead and McCain will make mince meat of Obama between August and November. Can you say Landslide!!!!

Melissa   February 29th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

I am getting so sick of her panic mode politics. There was a time toward the beginning of all of this that she actually made me sit and consider her as my candidate of choice. Ultimately I chose Barack and I am sure glad I did. I am a 100% Barack supporter especially now that she is being so nasty.
Go OBAMA!!!

Changing times   February 29th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

The full context of that quote from Audacity of Hope changes everything Hillary just said. Here is yet another momen of Obama's brilliance and sincerity:

"Undoubtedly, some of these views will get me in trouble. I am new enough on the national political scene that I serve as a blank screen on which people of vastly different political stripes project their own views. As such, I am bound to disappoint some, if not all, of them. Which perhaps indicates a second, more intimate theme to this book–namely, how I, or anybody in public office, can avoid the pitfalls of fame, the hunger to please, the fear of loss, and thereby retain that kernel of truth, that singular voice within each of us that reminds us of our deepest commitments

Hillary should be ashame of herself.

Pete   February 29th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

I'm no fan of Hillary butif I had to chose it would be her over Obama. Why? He has yet to tell me any specific about what his "changes" would be. He talks about change and everyone thinks it's time for it. Well listen up people Bill Clinton said the same thing when he was running for President. Obama says he is different. He is not. He is just using people emotions and telling them what they want to hear. I'll listen when he starts telling me what he is going to change not just that we need to.

Alex Pegnato   February 29th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Obama wants the same powers for himself as president that he rejects senators for giving Bush. The Senate gave Bush a package of options. Obama says they were wrong for doing that. Now Obama says he needs all those options if he feels he needs to go back into Iraq. This is the same two talking stance of an any old same old politician. There is no change here, same old say what ever then contradict that when expedient.

He said he was to be listen too because he was always against giving war powers to the President. I guess he really means he was against giving them to that President. There no trust in his flip flopping.

Norm Arrington Jr.   February 29th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

More divisive politics…that didn't work in South Carolina, that didn't work in Wisconsin, and won't work in Texas or Ohio. And if he is a so called blank screen wouldn't that leave something to the imagination. A word often used describing George W. Bush and his lack of imagination. Hilary often takes the Barack Obama's words and uses them as she wishes. Maybe she should come up with something original and awe inspiring, perhaps…

Relevant   February 29th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

I reject and denounce this political desperation tactic.

Jose'   February 29th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Hillary is scared!! She is pushing the leftists away!

Communists for Obama '08!!

Xtina, Chicago, IL   February 29th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Senator Obama's response to Hillary's ad just pwn'd her..

anonymous   February 29th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Way to go Hillary!!! I am amazed with all of the information. Finally CNN are saying something to support you. HILLARY!! HILLARY!! HILLARY!!

Former Clinton supporter...   February 29th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

I am so sick of all the negative campaigning I am now voting for Obama too.

Justin   February 29th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Hillary, President Johnson called, he wants his ad back, you plagiarist.

Sean   February 29th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Hillary is very, very desperate.

Seems like she's hurting her own chances instead of Obama's. Why would she want to do that? This race is getting waaaay out of hand and the attacks by Clinton are very, very unnecessary. I guess when you lose you have to start attacking? (Question mark?)

Well at least one candidate is taking the high road. And strangely enough, that candidate seems to be winning this race. Wow. Who would have thought?!?!

Bobby   February 29th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

I wonder how many people who are now ragging on Hillary for voting for the war were among those who thought Bush was the greatest thing since sliced bread when he stood atop the rubble in NY shortly after 9/11?

John Kay   February 29th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

I think this is a clear reason why this campaign for the norminee of the democrats should end sooner than later. If not, Hillary is going to divide the party and they will loose the election come November.

Remember desperation leads to destruction. Voters should be aware of this polarization.

I know this message will be on moderation forever.

lee23444   February 29th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

"I am sick and tired of hearing the Obama campaign go on and on about how Barack Obama had nothing to do with declaring war on Iraq. If he were in the Senate when the vote happened, I guarantee you that he would have said yes to going in. I believe it is silly to continue spreading such notions."

Judging from how many posters have said this very same message, in various forms, throughout the internet today (and even on this very blog), it's apparent that the email went out this morning from Clinton Headquarters that this would be the internet message of the day.

Once again, tactics instead of issues from the Clinton campaign.

It hasn't worked yet…I wonder why they think it will now.

Perhaps it's all they have left.

Nick, Rochester, NY   February 29th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

I don't know if he is a "blank screen" but apparantly he has become "he whose middle name cannot be mentioned" What kind of nonesense is that?!

josh   February 29th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Problem for Hillary is that people actually want a clean slate–no Slick Willy and Hillary Rodham, no evil Bush Administration–this is the change people are looking for. But it is not necessarily a policy change that people seek. Having Obama as Commander in Chief is frankly terrifying, and even Angelina Jolie now supports the surge (for whatever that's worth). Thankfully, we have a "maverick" non-Clinton, non-Bush in the race who nevertheless is not likely to lead us to defeat in the GWOT–introducing President McCain!!

Alex Pegnato   February 29th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Obama wants the same powers for himself as president that he rejects senators for giving Bush. The Senate gave Bush a package of options. Obama says they were wrong for doing that. Now Obama says he needs all those options if he feels he needs to go back into Iraq. This is the same two talking stance of an any old same old politician. There is no change here, same old say what every then contradict that when expedient.

He said he was to be listen too because he was always against giving war powers to the President. I guess he really means he was against giving them to that President. There no trust in his flip flopping.

Ryno   February 29th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

She is questioning his one term as a Senator, interesting….She is currently in her second term…..if she is counting her time in office with her husband, the American voters should make note and critically analyze her failed policy attempts. I am a New York state voter, and she has not delivered for us…..she is a perfect politician, one that tries to make herself shine in times of need. Shame on you Hilary Clinton, shame on you.

La Raza   February 29th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

I can't wait til this thing is over. Hillary is crazy. And please no more debates. It just makes her look worse. She is reaching for straws and gets weaker as this goes own versus Obama gets stronger.

willi   February 29th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Hillary,s new ad is a joke. If she is going to answer the phone for us at 3;00 AM , then please .don,t let it ring so long. When she finally answered she was completely dressed with make up and jewlery. Is that what took so long. I'm sure Obama would have answered on atleast the second ring!

Khepura   February 29th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

I would of voted to invade Iraq if I was presented with the fabricated information that Bush used to convince the country that we needed to invade. Why is it that no one mentions that the republican white house used lies and fear mongering to get what they wanted? Hilary Clinton is a good senator and I'm sure she would make a great president.

Acc   February 29th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Hillary need to grow up and shut up. People are tired listening to her negative attacts. She is so played out!! Talk about a reality check. I think it is time she had one.

Roger   February 29th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Hillary is on target when she says that Obama is blank screen. Have you seen him debate with her? "Oh yeah I agree with what Senator Clinton says…"

Please. Not only is he a blank screen, he's also a tape recorder.

I am so glad everyone is pointing him out. He's been on easy road for way too long.

Terry, Rochester, MN   February 29th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Better a 'blank screen' then the 'Blue Screen of Death' that Hillary & Bill will bring with them. Its time for this country to move on from the 'old school' politics and bring in a fresh perspective.

Frank, Dayton, Ohio   February 29th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Let's see, Hillary has gone through every emotion in the book: overconfident, afraid, tearful, borderline racist, denying she was borderline racist, combative, mad as ****, and conciliatory. All the while, Barack has been confident, even-toned and ( dare I say it), statesmanlike in his response.

Is it not clear to everyone that she will do anything to win while Barack manages to remain above the fray?

San Antonio   February 29th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Hillary, Hillary all you need now to be ahead is a blunder. Is your measure equal to Obama less a blunder.

Experience? What counts is the people that you can convince to work with you. A job like that is not a one man's job, it is team work. Not the old team that have been around Senator Clinton for 35 years now. Once someone has been nominated, (s)he will have all the Democratic party resouces behind him. What then counts is the ability to unify the party and have everyone work hard in the same direction.

Reco, Atlanta   February 29th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

If Obama is a blank screen, Hillary is a fuzzy screen with the abstract tendency of allowing you to see whatever you want to see…

Obama '08

B. Smart   February 29th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

The screens sure weren't blank when the Clintons were in office. They
were constantly airing Bill Clinton's impeachment hearings.

Obama 08.

Orlando   February 29th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Hillary, we don't want to hear about Barack being a blank screen. We want you to show us you TAXES. Mrs. Want-A-Be President. Show your taxes, show your taxes. show your taxes. Stop hiding behind your Brother George Bush administration.

Bram   February 29th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

hahahahah…..there is simply nothing to say……..does anyone care or even listen to her anymore

Lance   February 29th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

It appears to me that Hillary Clinton will try anything and uses Gutter Politics. Barack Obama has been consistant with issues and has not lowered his standards.
Hillary Clinton is very very polarizing and is controversial as well. I really really question her relationship to Peter Paul, The Clinton Chronicles and her donations from the State of Texas in one district thats given her huge amounts of money. Not to mention whats been really happening to her campaign finances.

I really really question Hillary Clinton and her ability to be absolutely truthful. Why is it that her and Bill Clinton makes it difficult to release documents relating to business ties.

Anonymous   February 29th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

After seing that picture of that sweet ,innocent girl sleeping in her bed i wonder how anybody in her right mind would want to set fear in youngs childrens minds.I also wonder with millions of children in this world and its problems can they have a peaceful sleep or are they going to awaken to nightmares.Talk about universal healthcare is there a programm designed for children who are afraid for there own safety and security and the long term trauma.I`m sorry ,but as a mother i am apoled and disgusted with such tactics.Hillary is not a mother,wife,friend etc.You should disapear from public life altogether and retrieve to a lonely island.

Patient   February 29th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Why are Obama supporters so full of hatred and anger towards anyone that does not agree with them?

I just don't understand. Presidency is not anyone's birth right.

Corey, Maryland   February 29th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Hillary just keeps talking, and she just keeps losing super delegates, voters, and the confidence of the people, so keep it up Hillary!!!

Obama Richardson 08!!!!!

Channell   February 29th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

I have to say the ad is a good one. It does make you think.. However, I am not sure if being a blank screen is such a bad thing. When something is blank it leaves it open for new oppurtunities and new insights and point of views.

They both have flaws which is why I think they need to stick to the issues versus trying to bring one another down.

B   February 29th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Hillary, you are a disgrace

BB, Dallas, TX   February 29th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

It's time to stem the biased tide. Wake up America. We're letting 20%-30% of the African American community, who are voting solely on race, decide who our Democratic candidate will be. This is reverse discrimination at its worst. TX, OH, RI and VT – don't be sheep, vote for the best candidate.

nc   February 29th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

The youth of America are acting like Obama is American Idol or Dancing with the stars contestant. Please young people look beyond this and see that America needs something after the new wears off.We need someone who knows the government & how to run it. You see what happened when no one knew anything about Bush & took a chance. We are in the worst conditions the world has ever seen. Can Obama handle it? I don't think so. Just think abount it!

Ellie   February 29th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

The best decision Hillary Clinton can make for the United States of America is to GET OUT OF THIS ELECTION!! At this point we could care less what she says!! Pack your bags, Hillary!! Leave on a Jet Plane and take Bill with you back to New York!! We are movin' on to the general election, SO——– get out of the way McCain — The Obama train is ready to roll — ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITEHOUSE!!

natalia   February 29th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

usa already have a terrorist in the withe house if you need another one vote obama — we people will regreted voting 4 that guy and i am 18 years old i have enough time 2 see you stuppid americans cry 4 help 2 get raide of the muslim lol i wana see you idiots hang yourselfs the world will be watching and laughing with me we all tough after 8 yearsof bush you guys would learn something stupid american idiots be carefull what you wish 4 you dreams my come true lol good luck

Chris   February 29th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Wow, she's been in one whole more term in the Senate. He's been in elected office longer than her, by the way. And why couldn't she get more done? "I thought Al Gore would be president." So in the meantime she voted for Iraq and padded her resume to make a White House run.

The whole "I have more experience" thing has really done the job so far, Billary.

Cali Male 4 Hillary   February 29th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Who would even buy an Obama book?

Just an FYI   February 29th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

I just notice that most Obama supporters don't even know how to spell correctly. I now understand why they are supporting him.

WestCoastMessenger   February 29th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Hillary may be slightly misjudging about that being a totally blank screen. I'm now visualizing Obama, and yes, I see one word, it says PRESENT! Just words, baby. LOL.

John   February 29th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

D., thinking about why a lots of R. support Mr. Obama at current stage of election.

It is possible Mr. Obama will win in the D. party. For sure, Mr. McCain will EASILY beat him in the whole country.

RobJohnson   February 29th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

This ad is guaranteed to backfire on Hillary.

What Hillary and many of her supporters don't understand is that Hillary is the last person in the world most people want answering that phone. She may mean well, and I think she really does want what is best for the country, but her actions during this campaign alone are proof positive that her judgment is atrocious.

Anyone who isn't smart enough to realize that these negative ads aren't working isn't smart enough to be on the other side of that phone call.

Wayne, Wentzville MO   February 29th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

A blank screen? Who is this lady kidding? If the voters are as smart in Ohio and Texas, as the voters were in the last eleven states that she just lost, then obviously she's doomed! Basically, she's mouthing off at her own peril!

owl   February 29th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

What Hillary fails to realize is that blank screen or not …we the people love and prefer Obama to Hillary……..by a long shot.
Say what you want …Obama is got mine vote now and in Nov. ….hopefully Hillary won't be on the ticket .
Go Obama….the move is on.

Hal Lee-Toeshus   February 29th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Hillary is a party divider. She'd rather stay in a race out of sheer spite and bitterness instead of doing the right thing and bow out gracefully while there is still a little dignity left. That's how selfish she is.

Lulu   February 29th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

A VOTE FOR OBAMA…is a vote for 8 more years of Bush!
Obama: charisma without context!
THINK PEOPLE THINK…that is what Hillary wants you to do with that ad.
We've had 8 years of "stupid" let's not go there again.

Tom   February 29th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Like I said. He's a chameleon.
Stand him next to a republican and you couldn't tell the difference. Put him next to democrat – who would know? Let him stand by himself and you see the real man. Lost and alone with no one to clone.

old guy   February 29th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Quiz: Name a tall, thin Illinois lawyer who spent some time in the Illinois legislature but only two years in Congress, and nevertheless won his party's nomination to a large degree on the basis of his oratorical skills.

Hint: Not Barack Obama.

kd   February 29th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

The problem with this lastest adv is that you just don't know which Hillary will be answering the phone.

NOW THAT IS WHAT SCARES ME!

Hillary needs to exit the race gracefully instead of looking desperate.

Kurt   February 29th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

When you have the experience to reign in your own husbands sexual flings with women eveywhere, I will trust you with the security of this nation..

Scott   February 29th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

If pandering to special interest groups is "experience," why don't we just amend the constitution to let Bush stay in office forever? I don't want someone making promises. I want intelligent discussion of the solutions to our problems(of which there are many and not one specific solution). Politicians too often make promises that 1) they can't change no matter what comes up or 2) they never follow through at all. I want a candidate that speaks intelligently, not just talking to get a rise out of their constituents.

Tamara   February 29th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Hillary is showing her true colors. This is the time in politics when the Clintons show their ugly side. Hillary if you are going to fight… fight fair! So typical of so called seasoned politiicans! What are you seasoned with?

dwight   February 29th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

I would much rather have a blank screen than the four car garage filled with political bagage that comes with the Clintons.

JayBee, Germany   February 29th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Hillary is once again fanning Bush's politics of fear. Politics of HOPE sounds better and for her to say that a candidate that have won 11 straight victories is a blank screen amounts again to name calling., and labelling the voters albeit Americans follish and stupid.

She is desperate and does not derserve to be there any longer. She has shown that she does not have the patience to be a CIC

SHAME ON YOU HILLARY

OBAMA 08

JJ   February 29th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Please Hillary Clinton! Give me a break. Obama is everything you want to be! You wish you could be a blank screen dont you? LoL!

Brian   February 29th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

It's 3 am and Chelsea's asleep, but where is Hillary?

Deciding to authorize the invasion of Iraq.

I never liked Hillary, but her campaign is absolutely disgusting. I've lost any shred of respect. She needs to bow out gracefully and realize this new generation of Americans needs a fresh face and voice; someone who really connects with voters.

That voice is Barack Obama.

Erin   February 29th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

I believe HRC needs to sweep…….and we Obama supporters are not stupid or uninformed. Thanks HRC and Penn for insulting my intelligence once again.

Fundamental Question   February 29th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Change Question: What has Obama done will in Senate to bring the Democrats and Republicans together?

Tom   February 29th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

is anyone there?
who manages this board?

reality check   February 29th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

All you hillary bashers are a joke. This 'blank screen' came out of Obama's mouth himself and you cry like spoiled children that Clinton's being very bad by reminding people what he said. Don't you have anything better to do with your time than to sit by your computers waiting to beat up on a woman? Apparently not.

Aussie Greg   February 29th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

If Bush answering the red phone didn't scare you nothing will. Come on Hillary you really are getting on our nerves.

At least if Obama is in the house, he will TALK with the rest of world not just dicate American foreign policy with force.

The world needs you Obama.

PKC   February 29th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Obama is a man of integrity! The Clintons only know "dirty politics!" They will say and do anything to get elected. Obama is a breath of fresh air for America. YES WE CAN!!!

Curtis, Houston, TX   February 29th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

She disgusts me. Every day it is something new, something else. She seems so desperate.

Maria Sandoval   February 29th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

My old racist grandmother is stuck on Hillary but the rest of my family are ready for change. GO OBAMA.

Marc   February 29th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

I love all the Obamaniacs who keep wanting Hillary to bow out now. Can't stand the heat, eh? Obama IS a blank screen. Hey, it's great that he makes you all feel warm and fuzzy about yourselves. I, for one, don't need to some motivational speaker to get "inspired". You guys are weak.

Denise Staten   February 29th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

You can quote me and quote me good. Barrack Hussein Obama is not only a "BLANK SCREEN" but rather can be described as the "FRAME". So I challenge Senator Clinton to view the CHANGE as Senator Obama stops being the picture and starts to be the FRAME! She could learn a lot from this concept, by this I mean this is not about Senator OBAMA but rather about the issues that come before him with the American People in mind. Senator Clinton know nothing about this concept and when it is not her picture that she wants us to focus on it is that of her philandering husband ex-president BILL CLINTON!

Deb of RI   February 29th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Just look at Obama's face in the photo of this article..and it's not the first…there's a ton of photos where he looks arrogant and sneaky. I see something way different than Obama followers, I guess. Hillary didn't have to do a thing to make me fearful.

Love the new ad! Thank you Hillary for continuing the fight!
Hillary 08′!

Hillary For Ohio   February 29th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

OBAMA Talks about a "Change" we can "Belive" in, I don't belive a thing that comes outa his mouth!!!!!!!!

Give Up OBAMA!!!!!!!

HillarySupporter   February 29th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Clinton raised more than $35 million dollars in Feb. The race is far from over. We the people will elect the best qualified person for the most important job – Hillary Clinton!

Sammy   February 29th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Will someone advise Hillary against these negative comments? Did being a first lady make her a co-president? So where is all this "my 35 years of experience" coming from? If organizing a campaign gives an insight into her organizational skills, then we know what she's capable of doing.

JB in NY   February 29th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

He may be a blank screen, but he has run a far more successful and cost-effective campaign than Clinton. If Clinton is such a great leader and has so much valuable experience, then why is her campaign in shambles? Americans should give Obama a chance to run this country the way he is running his campaign!

Dennis   February 29th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

I'm a little tired of Clinton and her campaign labelling me as "an impressionable elite" or "delusional." I'm tired of them telling me, that my vote really doesn't matter if I voted for Obama in a state that Hillary didn't win. This is just another way of saying to me that I'm delusional and that Obama is all talk. I've reviewed the issues. I've reviewed each candidates' qualifications. It comes down to Hillary's experience vs. Barack's judgment. I find Hillary's experience to be lacking and overstated. Nobody has been able to explain to me the depth of her experience other than she has 35 years of it (at what remains a mystery). Hillary's campaign has demonstrated to me that her experience is not sufficient. It runs out of money. It fails to adequately plan ahead. It lacks vision. I find that I trust Obama's judgment, character, and vision. I'm voting for him.

Mia, Stafford, VA   February 29th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Hillary doesn't get that putting Barack down doesn't help her cause. Her job is to try and convince us why we should vote for her. Should we vote for her because of her teams creativity in putting down Senator Obama – this doesn't fly with true Democrats who realize that this is the playoffs and we want to win the Superbowl (the Nov. election) and she is giving the opposing team ammunition.

These tactics are not working because many people are tired of the fighting amongst Democrats within the party and Republicans, all of them have forgotten that their main job is to move forward the American Agenda. Do I think Senator Obama has all the answers -NO – but he is tasking those who are coming to see him at rallies, town hall meetings and voting for him to get involved, hold politicians accountable, the other candidates are not doing that.

jumpinugly   February 29th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

See ya' Shrillary! The politics of Atwater are back firing. Oh, and by the way, I 'm having a hard time finding any of your crowning achievements on the congressional record. Face it, we simply don't want you. Especially after your miserable whining performance at the last debate.

William Terry, MD   February 29th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Some of us would rather take a chance with a blank screen than be condemned to watching the same old movie that we've seen many times before and that has been replayed for us, painfully, during the course of this campaign.

David Hillman   February 29th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

You really have to feel bad for Hillary. She was never the best Democratic candidate, those guys dropped out months ago, but to lose to the least qualified guy who stands for nothing has really got to be frustrating. And her comments were spot-on this time; Obama supporters all see something different in him, because they _need_ to see something in a politician. They completely ignore the obvious fact that he's a con-man, and no different from the politicians we have… maybe worse.

Obama said this himself, in his own autobiography, as Hillary pointed out. And still, the Obama camp chants "Change Hope Change Hope" and ignores anything that resembles an analysis of their candidate.

Can you imagine having your career, and legacy, decided by such a bunch of half-wits? That has to suck.

Robb, New York   February 29th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

The condescension and arrogance from Hillary Clinton is just astonishing. It doesn't matter to her, apparently, if her leads in Texas and Ohio are evaporating. It doesn't matter to her that she needs to win by 25 points in each state just to tie Obama's delegate totals, an achievement that would require a serious miracle. It doesn't matter to her that she's setting the pins up nicely for John McCain and further dividing the Democratic Party. None of this matters; she just won't change a thing. And that's why she has been losing this race, is losing this race, and will continue to lose this race. In a country clamoring for change, that's the last thing on her mind. She continues to go negative. She continues to tout her failed rhetoric. She continues her campaign even though all signs for her are pointing to defeat.

Somebody needs to step in and protect her legacy. Somebody needs to get a hold of her and tell her "Enough." Somebody needs to tell her that it's not going to happen for her and to give it up come March 5.

MelanieL   February 29th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Hillary, thank you for reminding us of the real issues. If that 'phone rings in the dead of night, I want to know that the President taking the call has a real grasp of the issues and knows what's at stake for Americans.

How can any American take BHO seriously now that we know that he's put his campaign before the security of our soldiers in Afghanistan? He has told us again and again that we took our eye of the game in Afghanistan, yet for the last 15 months, he's been chair of the sub-committee that could have made a real difference to the outcome and success of that war. Now we learn that he's not convened a single meeting because he was "too busy" running his campaign. How lame and self-seeking is that? Why didn't he step aside and let someone get on with doing the job? If he made it to POTUS, would he use the same excuse for taking his eye off the ball? 'I was too busy'.

People of Ohio and Texas – you have a big responsibility to save America from disaster. Don't let us down and don't be fooled by the pied piper, who is playing a pretty tune that will lead us down the river.

Make the right choice and vote for HRC – GO HILLARY!

frank O   February 29th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

I am so confused by Hillary's claim that she has the experience to asnwer that hypthetical phone call at 3am. Where and when did she get that so-called readiness and experience? All I remember was that she was arranging the furniture and picking curtains for the Whitehouse when her husband was the Prez. Is this foreign experience? Come on Hillary fans show me the real experience of Hillary and why do you think she will be ready day-one. And remember talking to the Whitehouse Chef in the past does not count as world experience.

Kathy   February 29th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

The moderator my comments lately–no profanity but just the hones truth. Has anyone ever gone to the hospital without insurance, Humiliating, diffuclt to explain and that is what Hillary is trying avoid. Will Obama have his writers next to him when answering the phones??? This is not the time for on-the-job training…Wake-up, Vote for Hillary………………

Ann Kuminns   February 29th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Hillary's screen may be full – albeit, full of irrelevant stuff!! Ceremonial stuff and shaking hands with citizens of other countries do not make you "more experienced". Judgement makes you wiser, and Hillary has shown more than poor judgement, while the spouse of a WH inhabitant, and to the Iraq war. So she should stop all the slandering and untruths, and all she's doing is showing herself as a desperate woman.

Ash   February 29th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Obama sells hope to people and may be the right way to play politics. When he is a failed president of US (in case he manages to grab presidency of a country on which his family is not proud of) then he will have the best answer for people "not all hopes come true because that was just hope; keep hoping and dreaming"

Stephannie Minneapolis, MN   February 29th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

If a call were placed to President Clinton II (hypothetically speaking), the caller would receive a busy signal because she would be on the phone with her accountant trying to "modify" her tax returns so there will be no evidence of impropriety when they are publicly disclosed.

Thomas Koshy   February 29th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Hillary is the real one.This country will go to the bottom of the pile with Obama

Anonymous   February 29th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Hillary needs to counter-attack with the following message:
"We don't need another inexperienced President like we have had for the last 8 years!"

She needs to link Obama with the negatives of George W. Bush.

Obama is the "Seinfeld" candidate – much ado about nothing.

Michael – Roanoke, VA

lee23444   February 29th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Another day, another slogan from the Clinton campaign.

So many messages…a "fighter with solutions and 35 years of experience who's ready on day one, that the big bad media just isn't treating fairly…" and on and on…

Perhaps it will dawn on someone in Sen. Clinton's campaign that voters might be more interested in issues and positions, and are looking for an alternative to the traditional politics-as-usual that her political machine (and John McCain's, for that matter) represents.

Attacking Senator Obama for being something that she is not, or trying desperately to play the time-tested-GOP-perfected "fear card" simply will not work in this election cycle, as completed primaries have shown.

A new "marketing message" every day won't change that. You have to earn our votes with your positions and demeanor, which you apparently haven't done so far.

Some of your ideas are indeed attractive, but as a "complete package", you and your campaign represent the old, baby boomer way of doing things…and frankly, the voting shows that that's an "experience" that the majority would prefer not to relive.

Vince - Phoenix   February 29th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Weekend Weather Forecast:

I'm tellin'ya… Hurricane Hillary is on a path of destruction!!! It's desperation time so expect 6000 mile per hour WINDS until Tuesday!!!

Ron, Honolulu HI   February 29th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Democrats should be ashamed of both clintons. If her plans are so good and her experience and accomplishments so great, lets hear about them rather than some silly negative ads about Obama. I would love to hear about all the great things she accomplished as first lady, you know all that white house experience…

Hoosier   February 29th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Its really a shame that she still doesn't realize that the degrading comments are not getting her anyplace. Wouldn't be nice if she put all of this negative energy into releasing her tax information and her first lady records.

Maylyn L.   February 29th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

The real BLANK SCREEN is one who forces her way in, because she has nothing. Behavior like that certainly is not a "First Lady", much less a President.

Jill Damatac   February 29th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I wonder if Hillary realizes that she is increasingly coming across as abrasive, whiny, arrogant, and condescending. By constantly talking and complaining about Obama, she's looking very insecure (as she should be after 11 straight defeats) and not as concerned about issues. This doesn't much help after January's Bill debacle, when he hogged the spotlight and made it look as if his wife were unable to campaign on her own (let alone become president). She's become a very negative candidate, somewhat akin to a kid throwing a tantrum because she didn't get her way.

Cherie   February 29th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Hilary continues to shoot herself in the foot every time she makes negative jabs toward Obama and his campaign. Hello Hilary, people are sick of politicians running smear campaigns, get your life together. At the rate she's going, she'll hand the nomination over to Obama because of her shear inability to conduct a clean campaign during the critical home stretch.

Kenneth   February 29th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

It is amazing how many people have joined the Cult of Obama. He came out of nowhere. He offers nothing of substance and yet people like him.
US citizens are the most mindless dupes on the planet!

Riley Wilson of Lincoln, Nebraska   February 29th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

When you back someone into a corner, much like Hillary is right now, they either give up, or fight back. Clearly this is what she thinks she needs to do to win…which she wont.

She should continue everything she's doing because all it's going to do is end her up with an "Obama '08″ sign in her hand at the end of this race. "Blank screen"? Keep 'em comin Hillary. Obama will talk policy with you, and you can continue to hurl insults. I would prolly do the same if I was in your situation.

You know the situation I'm talking about. Losing back-to-back…11 TIMES! Not too mention your key demographics are slipping more and more every day. Hillary has her work cut out for her!

And as for the Hillary supporters? Let them talk…it's all they can do. Us Obama supporters would prolly be upset too if our candidate kept losing time, and time, and time, and time, and time, and time again.

God willing, we can all be united after Obama wraps this up on Tuesday.

OBAMA '08!!!!

F.P.   February 29th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Xerox machine is a more accurate comparison for Senator Obama than blank screen.

Senator Clinton appears on the Ellen DeGeneres show and subsequently, Senator Obama appears on the Ellen DeGeneres show.

Senator Clinton has an article in US Weekly and subsequently, Senator Obama has an article in US Weekly.

Whenever possible, Senator Obama answers debate questions by first agreeing with what Senator Clinton just said. It's a pretty ingenious strategy and it seems to be working for him so far. I can't say I respect him more for it though.

Russell   February 29th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Obama is a blank screen….Hillary has lost 11 straight races. Who is she?

Changing times   February 29th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

The divide and conquer philosophy is working. Dem's are divided and Republicans love it. I head a conservative talk show host put out a "call" to all Republicans to "sacrifice yourself for a day and vote for HIillary, we want her to run against McCain" Hmmm very interesting why is that? Because they know they can beat Hillary! They don't want to tangle with Barack.

Hillary is very smart and has done some great things for some folks, but she does not have the temperament to be President. She's shrill, moody and loses all dignity under pressure. We've seen it in this campaign. She's behaved like a spoiled child.

She may have "experience" but she doesn't have the temperament to improve our image around the world. I think she just wants her way no matter how she has to get it. Reminds me of many 2 year olds.

dmw   February 29th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Obama is a blank screen. He said he would not run for President when he first entered the U.S. Senate because he knew he was not prepared to be President. Because America wants change so badly, they seem to be going with the guy who speaks pretty and says I am the change you need.

I also read that Republicans are purposely voting for Obama in the primary and caucuses where they ar allowed to so Hillary does not win the nomination; then these Republicans will vote for McCain in the general. Obama is being played, Obama is also a player. We are in lots of trouble if he wins the nomination.

Tex..   February 29th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

…better a blank screen then a bad re-run….Go Obama!!!

Phil   February 29th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Hillary is a liar and will say and do anything to get elected.

sorth   February 29th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

The Clinton machine on the attack. It's telling that she's spending so much air time attacking Obama instead of presenting her compelling vision for America. Must be that the vision is not so compelling.

Paul Newman   February 29th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

hillary is the ralph nader of this election. Can somebody ask her if she will drop out if she does not win convincingly next tuesday? I fear she will continue to bring down the whole party because of her ego.

kevin   February 29th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

I hope people finally begin to realize that established politicians no
matter who they are or what their political affiliation are bad for America. We need new "young blood" to take this country in a different direction. We need some one who can build America back up. We have never been more divided, politically, racially and economically since the 50's and 60's.

Hillary and Bill Clinton will do anything to win. Pandering to blacks in the 90's and now Latino's in '08. They have dropped to the bottom of my political scale.

Mending fences between groups after the elections will be a long hard road.

If Hillary answers the phone, I call, I have definitely called the wrong number!

Kevin - Jonesboro, GA   February 29th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Just when I thought I had heard and seen all from Hillary!!! She is making the claim that Barack needs to win all 4 primaries this Tuesday but her desperation to win is becoming more evident every day.

She has taken me through the whole spectrum of emotion with her. I initially respected and supported her, then I decided to support Barack but still respected her, now I am totally disgusted with her and have no respect for her or her husband at this time. My vote for Barack is equal parts of pre-Barack and anti-Hillary. Does she truly fail to see how divisive she is making this campaign, especially against herself?!

ABC – Anyone But Clinton!!!!!!

JOHN   February 29th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

I think that the projections that Obama will fare better against McCain than Clinton will are way off. Many of the people I know are Clinton supporters and almost every one of them says they would never vote for Obama. Biggest reasons are lack of experience, his arrogance, and they just don't trust him. All of these voters (they are older and they DO vote, not like younger voters who say they will vote and then lose interest) said they will vote for McCain if Obama is the Democratic candidate. I think that would make the difference in electing McCain. It looks to me like a vote for Obama (against Clinton) will end up being a vote FOR McCain in the general election.

ed   February 29th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

The press isn't pointing out Obama's record and lack of experience due to "Obama worship". It is a sad state of affairs when people blindly follow the spin created by Obama's organization and the press. When Bill Clinton was in office we had no deficit, peace and prosperity and the respect of the world community. We can expect more than this from Hillary. Obama worship and it's effects mean we can just call McCain "Mr. President" because you can be sure "middle America" isn't going to vote for Obama. It's just the way it is. Hillary has a better chance of winning than Obama. People need to wise up. He doesn't have enough experience to run the country or regain the respect of the world.

Kim   February 29th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

If Obama picks up the phone, he will say, I agree with whatever Hillary Said.!!

Tim R   February 29th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Well, we know what we're getting if Hillary is back in the white house — constant partisan bickering against "the vast right wing conspiracy".

I'll take a chance on Obama. He got Iraq right, he got NAFTA right. I trust him more than Hillary to be right on whatever the next crisis is.

BTW, Hillary, where are your tax returns? What are you hiding?

Marissa Paquette   February 29th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

It's laughable to say that Obama lacks depth. Read one of his books or check out the 64 page 'Blueprint for Change.' How can so many so easily dismiss the obvious movement in this country. Hillary is an intelligent and experienced woman, but that isn't enough to run the country. People need to CARE again. Obama has fired up millions who never CARED before. Yes we can take back our government. I'm a college educated white woman from Vermont and nothing would make me more PROUD than to call Senator Obama my president. Get informed…pay attention…don't give in to the politics of fear.

Mike   February 29th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Yeah, Obama is a blank screen that know well what things he should hide. Even for middle name

Karl   February 29th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

On 01/21/08, Newsweek printed an article claiming that "In 1964, she (HRC) was supporting Goldwater (whom she went to see campaigning) … ." Apparently, she used that experience to master the dirty campaign tricks that were perfected by LBJ. Remember the image of a little girl displaced by a nuclear bomb blast? Any similarities here?

And by the way, women who do not wish to reinforce the loud and shrill stereotype should turn off their caps locks and stop inserting dozens of exclamation points when typing their plugs for HRC. We can be thankful that the type size is unalterable, or some people would present their messages in size 36 font.

Ron   February 29th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

I know why he is a blank screen————–he is so far ahead that she can't see him.

Steve Jones   February 29th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Unfortunately, hillary is a full screen. Full of gutter politics, an inauthentic and condescending persona and such past sleaze that no reasonable person could possibly consider her to lead our country.

Bonnie   February 29th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

A blank screen…through which people can educate themselves, learn about their responsibilities as American citizens, visualize the change THEY want to happen, and use THEIR voices to accomplish it. Blank screens allow vision, creativity, and hard work to fill them in. A screen filled with faces of lobbyists, 2 years of learning Washington politics, and the sound of cynical ambition does not. Blank screens force us to envision our future–then create it ourselves.
When you doubt Obama, you're doubting the American people.
Have confidence in us and take responsibility for your future, vote
Obama '08

Arkie in Little Rock   February 29th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Which Hillary would answer the phone at 3 a.m.? She has shown so many faces during this campaign — the mean Hillary, the spendthrift disorganized Hillary, the tearful Hillary, and now the desperate Hillary. Which of her split personalities would handle a crisis?

Hillary is the puzzle, not Sen. Obama. Me, I'm sticking with calm, composed, consistent Barry Obama.

OBAMA '08

Chuck Huckaba   February 29th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Patricia, really like your comment on Hillary! I was beginnig to wonder if I was the only one who noticed about her so-called bragging!

wasforhillary   February 29th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

I was going to vote for hillary in the upcoming texas primary, but I am not going to now. I saw her new ad and it really turned me off. I am tired off weak candidates trying to get votes through fear. Lets think about… how many of our best presidents scared us into voting for them?

George Bush scared us into voting for him and it is now VERY clear that Gore or Kerry would have done a much better job. You really have to question a candidate who uses fear as a motivating force… I think they always end up being weak when the actual going get tough. I want my children to have a bright future. I don't want them to live in fear. Enough.

I will now choose between McCain or Obama. Grow up Hillary and get real.

Dylan from CA   February 29th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

More Republican-esque fear-monger from the Clinton campaign. I am realliy looking forward to her concession speech on March 5th.

raouf   February 29th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

If I were Hilary, I'd hurry for the hill or should this be 'Hill-hurry'

Tom from NJ   February 29th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

If I felt, trapped with no way out but to fight, with all certainty I would behave exactly as Senator Clinton is now. However if a Leader of the free world is going to driven by emotions, and dogma. Succumbing to dirty propaganda Ads. I think that speaks to the question of her character as a person, not a woman.
This country has enough issues without any candidate losing focus for a moment. Stay on the issue. What will America's role be in a World where Oil sales for over 200.00 USD/barrel. Senator Clinton please think about tomorrow. Everyone what's to see America's live up it's greatness.

Patty   February 29th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Obama is a hypocrite. He keeps saying Hillary gave the wrong answer when she okayed going to war ___when he never even had to VOTE on it because he was not in the senate. But in the debate he said he would go into ANY country if he had to, and he wants to go into Pakistan and bomb Pakistan without their knowledge. He is not someone I want watching over me for my security!
Vote Hillary—You Go Girl!

Wayne   February 29th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Obama was an elected public official in the Illinois state senate for a full 5 years before Hillary won her first election in 2002. So much for her having more experience. Obama never challenged her on this.

Renee   February 29th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Is this woman actually paying Top Dollar to Campaign Managers for this kind of advice….Amazing!!!!

Naren Patel   February 29th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

"But there is something very appealing (about Sen. Obama), and people have a right to vote for whomever they want." – a quote from Sen. Clinton.
Sen. Clinton:
You are right, it is very appealing to vote for Sen. Obama, and I will, but not for you now or Republican Sen McCain later. Barack Obama is a fresh voice of hope, sacrifice, charisma and leadership. Compared to him both you and Sen. McCain are outdated, loaded with far overstated and overvalued experience indebted to Washington lobbists.
I very much hope that because of your strong and at times mad desire to be the next President, you and Bill Clinton will not undo whatever good both of you have done for our country and the Democratic Party. Thank you.

Chuck Huckaba   February 29th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Go Obama! Hillary, admit it, you are just riding Bill's short coat-tails because you are no more experienced than I am for President! One thing you may be more experienced at and that is speniding the taxpayer's money!!!

Dave   February 29th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

I have had enough of Hillary.

Obama will be getting my vote.

Dave

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   February 29th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Will someone shut her up with her stupid name calling, scare tactics, and negative no-content crap.

The more desperate she becomes the more negative she gets.

Every time time opens her stupid mouth she proves she's unable to handle "a situation" with her shrill comments.

GO OBAMA '08

Anonymous   February 29th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

I have no once heard him say what he thinks. He did not have to vote on it so how can people know what he would have voted for?He has not one time said anything different then Hillary it's always i agree with Hillary.Why can't this man think for himself and not always need someone to answer for him. He has never had one question ask to him first in a Debate and as for a Debate lets have a real Debate between Hillary and Obama.

Jason VA   February 29th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Everything Carl Rove learned about running a campaign, he learned from the Clintons. The fact that you are all upset now when one of your guys is being attacked proves what hypocritical sheep the lot of you are. You don't care about clean politics. You just want clean politics for your guy.

I'm surprised how quickly CNN turned on the Clintons though.

stubby   February 29th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

at first i was like, i just want a change from the normal. i was ok with clinton or obama. just call me flipper!

now with all this negative, name calling and stuff she pulling I for OBAMA

California Independent   February 29th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Ya think? I can support Clinton or McCain. People choose not to pay attention to the obvious. Obama's whole campaign is based on this premise. HE calls himself a 'vessel' that you can fill with what? Suck it up, it's going to be disappointment.

Young, Independent Chica   February 29th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

I am voting for Obama on Tuesday. I really would prefer him to be our president. We could relate to him. All the others are old-looking.

sascha   February 29th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Mrs. Clinton, are you kidding? I just know one person, who completely changed its oppinions about NAFTA and the war in iraque: It's not our opponent, it's you! "Experienced" people like Mr. Bush and you are responsible for the war, that made the world more unsafe! If experience means "do do unwise decisions" than I am very happy, that Mr. Obama has not as much experience as you..

hms   February 29th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

In the state senate, on more than 4,000 votes, Obama voted "present"
Obama even voted "present" on a bill involving sexual abuse that he had sponsored himself – saying he discovered legal questions after its introduction.
he has not held a single hearing on Afghanistan since JANUARY 2007, and he agrees that Al qaeda is there.

And no OBAMa didn't have the red phone moment. He wasn't even in the senate and had no acess to any intelligence.. He just gave an ideological speeach. THAT"S ALL…Kennedy and Kerry who support Obama now, voted for the war…

So people, don't be so biased that you miss your red phone moment.. MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION FOR AMERICA!!!!

Natasha   February 29th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Desperation is not a good look Senator Clinton!!! Was that the dishwasher you tried launching at Senator Obama? Shame on you Hillary Clinton. Positions change because times change. Experience should have taught you that!!!

Steve   February 29th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

That phone call at 3 in the morning will be from the Washington Police department letting her know that her husband was caught getting head from two hot chicks in the back of the Lemo while driving down the wrong side of the road and that she needs to send someone to get him.

David C.   February 29th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

I am sick and tired of hearing the Obama campaign go on and on about how Barack Obama had nothing to do with declaring war on Iraq. If he were in the Senate when the vote happened, I guarantee you that he would have said yes to going in. I believe it is silly to continue spreading such notions.

Mani, NJ   February 29th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Obama is a "blank" screen. The man is very intelligent however, we all know he has only made it this far because of his forceful rhetoric. Even his "change" platform is nothing but a shallow campaign slogan but its enough that there are some Americans who are falling for it. His ideas are completely unoriginal and he has no plan for change. Of course, he can not be scrutized the way McCain and Hillary are because he has not been around long enough so we really do not know what his positions are. For example, he keeps using his position against the Iraqi war as a valid stand against something. But he was not even in the Senate to have a say, so he could not have voted yes or no. Its very easy to say what you have done but there is no validity inless he was actually in a position to vote. In addition, Ted Kennedy, one of Obama's vast supporters even casted the same vote Hillary did but no one will ever mention that.

Waaaahhh   February 29th, 2008 11:59 am ET

There you go again Hillary. Another example of applying wishful thought to a partial quote. Another misrepresentation of what Senator Obama wrote.

Now she makes statements on a book she's never read. Amazing.

And to all those people who claim that republican's are doing this and that in the Democratic primaries. It has been proven that those with republican voting records make up less that 7 percent. That means that their votes aren't that significant.

Charlotte   February 29th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Here he goes again, I didn't vote for the war in Iraq. Is that all there is to him, I didn't do it, she did it? What a joke he is.

Chuck Huckaba   February 29th, 2008 11:59 am ET

I think Hillary is really scared that she is going to get beat in the election so she is just grasping for anything she can to stay afloat. Don't know about everyone else, but I personnally am really sick and tired of the Clintons and their time in the White House. If be chance Hillary does happen to win the Democratic Nomination, I guess I will nit vote in the election. Hope there's still room in Canada???

kb from Iowa   February 29th, 2008 11:59 am ET

I wish the people saying they will switch parties if their Democratic candidate doesn't get elected would stop showing their political ignorance. There are fundamental differences between the Democratic and the Republican parties. The next president will choose the next supreme court justice. This will have consequences on your day to day life. The Republican party favors the money makers in our society. If you don't have a lot of money that needs protecting, you may not want to 'be' a Republican for this election. Make sure you know the ramifications of your choices. This isn't your child's soccer game.

JD   February 29th, 2008 11:59 am ET

So much for drawing contrasts and having a substantive debate on the issues. Clinton continues to launch personal attacks on Obama, and I for one have been completely turned off to her candidacy because of it.

CClaudia   February 29th, 2008 11:59 am ET

These Obama-zombies are so dilusional. But once he gets elected and destroys the country, he will be exposed.

The woman is right and with that kind of record or lack thereof he has no business in running the country.

And for someone who apparantly "inspires", Obama's supporters are so full of hate and vitriol. He has done more to seperate the party than to unify. Good grief.

NYC Native   February 29th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Mccain "a change we can live with" ???? He'lll keep us in a ruinous war for generations to come – a ruinous war that Hillary voted for!

houston for Obama   February 29th, 2008 11:58 am ET

We will not be scared by our leaders anymore

OBAMA 08

Eva   February 29th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Obama keeps mentioning how he was against the war from the get-go, but he was not in a position of power to actually do anything. Those in the Senate were and are responsible for the safety of all Americans, and at the time it did look like America was under threat from Iraq. The Senate voted 77-23 to authorize war in Iraq and most Americans were then for the war. Every time someone asks Obama why he would be ready on Day 1 he says oh I was against the war from the start. He never mentions anything else, like what qualifications he has.

marge   February 29th, 2008 11:57 am ET

One mistake is too many. Do not fall in a trap like re-electing Bush in 2004. What a mistake that was!

Hillary is more like BUSH than even Mccain!!!! Arrogant,Stubborn,Secretive,,Never can admit she's made a mistake.
Look at how she runs her campaign!!!!! Is that the leadership you want in the WH??????

Henry Hardcawber   February 29th, 2008 11:57 am ET

At 3am it can only be the Hillary-GOP robo-call machine sowing seeds of fear into the hearts of billions.

Al C.   February 29th, 2008 11:57 am ET

It's 3am and clearly Hillary is up watching Saturday Night Live reruns since that is where this whole comment originated with Dana Carvey doing his Bush impression!!!!!!! That's what we need a president who takes cues from a late night comedy show.

Barock   February 29th, 2008 11:57 am ET

I can't wait to see her conceding speech at the night of Mar 4

Judgement trumps experience (especially the wrong experience)   February 29th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Judgement trumps experience any day. If you have a track record of making the wrong decisions this means your judgement is flawed. That is the fundamental issue. That is why she can not admit that she made the wrong decision in voting for the war because she would then have to concede that her thought process on the most critical issue/vote in her EXPERIENCE led her down the wrong path.

Additionally the whole notion that Obama has no track record or experience is a myth. The Clinton campaing and others have put this misinformation out there.

Mr. Plouffe said it right "….Clinton has already had her red phone moment. It was the decision whether to allow George Bush to invade Iraq…." She made the wrong decision.

norris/vancouver   February 29th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Obama is a blank screen. He has politically avoided taking any tough stands so that he can win this race. He's a calculating politican and people are falling for his platform which has always been on issues that no one can argue with. "We want unity yada yada yada."
Hillary has been tested, not only in politics but also from consistent attacks by the GOP. She has endured. The GOP have attacked her, WHY? because she is a formidable foe. Obama won't last against McCain. He already has shown his colours with the inane commet about IRAQ, that McCain picked up in a nano second.
Wake up people!
Barrack can't keep living off his past IRAQ vote. That's history.

sarah   February 29th, 2008 11:57 am ET

As Hillary's latest ad proclaims – “Your vote will decide who answers the call." She's right! People – a vote for Hillary in the promaries is a vote for McCain in the general election.

Hillary has a huge negative side with a good bit of this country & Republicans who would not otherwise vote will vote AGAINST her. Don't let Hillary SPOIL the general election for democrats. If you really want a Democrat in the White House "get real" and vote Obama.

Obama is inspiring (just look at the voting numbers) and truly offers a different way of doing things…he can surround himself with the EXPERIENCE that he needs and offer a new & fresh perspective in the White House. America is a joke to the rest of the world – lets' show everyone that we won't stand for that. Get Bush & the Republicans out. They did enough permanent damage to our foreign policy and national policy (check out our new Supreme Court). Let Barack get in there & try to undo some of the damage that has been done.

Hawkeye   February 29th, 2008 11:56 am ET

The only blank screen will be hers on March 5th. What a desperate person she has become. She has called ole dog Billy into the fray and still doesn/t understand that he costs her votes. NOT a bright person. whoa is me????

George   February 29th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Hillary's tactics here are "conduct unbecoming". Stick to the issues..

Hillary has Multiple Personalities   February 29th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Hillary answers the phone??? She would curse you for filth!!! She could care less about your children neither mine. You Hillary supporters are so wrapped around the axel that you don’t see how catty and conniving she is. When did she get presidential experience? I guess I could apply for a position as a Sr. SQA Engineer since my husband is one – I’m a co-SQA Engineer. let's see if that flies with the DoD.

Thank God for Obama!!!!

John   February 29th, 2008 11:56 am ET

If, Obama has any sense, which I doubt, he knows that Hillary is the
best qualified of all the candidates. He is too green to be prersident. He hasn't done anything but smear the great job that the Clintons have done for our country. He doesn't know how to debate. How can he talk to world leaders, if he can't even win one debate? he needs to sit back and learn from Hillary, then after her 8 great years of leadership, he will have some idea about how to talk.

Martin   February 29th, 2008 11:56 am ET

I wonder how many people on here are paid by the campaigns to write comments for every story that comes up on cnn.com and push their candidate's talking points…

That said, Clinton's moves over the last few days have struck me as very desperate. As someone who, up until recently, would have been happy with either candidate, her smear campaigns have definitely turned me off. I don't really know why I thought she was above that, but for some reason I did. Shame on me.

RP   February 29th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Hillary is now running ads for McCain? That's an ad that he might have put up. I hate to break it to Hillary, but we reject and denounce fear. We are ready to move this country into a better future.

Yankee Dog   February 29th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Poor Hillary — her attacks are falling on deaf ears. It is clear she is the wrong person at the wrong time for America.

I keep looking back over the past twenty years of Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush, and yet Bush again…. Is this country stuck in some crazy Bush/Clinton cycle? Certainly we are better than that. The Democrat field in 08 was very, very strong, and it seems clear at this point that Obama is going to be the choice of those who want real change!

hs   February 29th, 2008 11:55 am ET

I love how CNN made the headline look like Clinton said herself that Obama is a blank screen, when in fact she was quoting what _he_ said in his own book. Way too many things being taken out of context in this campaign by all sides.

Deana   February 29th, 2008 11:55 am ET

LOL Obamanites are such babies, they may whine me to death before the primaries are over.

Lisa   February 29th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Reject Repubilicans picking out nominee. Hillary hasn't done anything I consider negative or fear mongering. She is pointing out the facts, and we all need to find many sources before giving Obama any more of a free ride.

Many Republicans are voting against Hillary not for Barack and have admitted they will switch there votes in November.

Republicans have already started debateing Barack as if he is already the Democratic nominee, perpetuating the belief that Hillary has no chance to win.

Democrats are we going to let the Republicans pick our nominee and then watch as they destroy him in the November election??? Wake up Hillary can beat the Republicans!!! Obama cannot because he doesn't have the experience!!!!

Mothers in Ohio For Obama - MOFO   February 29th, 2008 11:55 am ET

We definitely DO NOT want Hillary answering that phone @ 3am. The first time she answered, we wound up in Iraq!!! She's a scary lady.

Obama '08

Democrat Sheep Obama/Clinton 08   February 29th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Obama always defers to the Iraq War on all issues

Nicki   February 29th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Wow, I didnt realize how desperate she was. Keep searching and making her self look bad in the process. Instead of reinforcing her strengths she is trying to find his weakness. Go out with the little dignity you have left.

BJ   February 29th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Would that be like the same call Hillary answered sending our young men and women to war to fight a war that never should have happen……Yes, I want Obama to take the next call.

Claire, Austin, TX   February 29th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Something smells a bit desperate, don't you think?

Dixon, Des Moines Iowa   February 29th, 2008 11:54 am ET

This is why I will not vote for Hillary. She cries when it is convenient, gets angry when we believe in hope and whines when she is behind in the polls. This is old school politics and something most of us want to avoid. It is good to see candates like Obama and McCaine who try to stick to issues and not name calling.

JH   February 29th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Obama can change everything and can do everything. That is not truth. He is big lies. He cannot trust. He like drug and made people crize. This is total wrong. CNN need 100% responsible for this. They favour Obama.

Michael "C" in Lorton, Virginia   February 29th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Hillary Clinton is always defending her "status quo" in debates with Obama long past the time when her "quo has lost its status".

Vote for Hillary   February 29th, 2008 11:54 am ET

You can talk about hope and promote change. If you're talking about what Bush did and other did, it means you're not promoting change. Mr. Obama's can talk about his plans. He copies Hiliary's ideas on Nafa. In teh dedate, I" agree after condeming her for NAFA."

How can talk about changes in the future if he doesn't have any clues or expreince . An expereinced leader undertsand the past issues adn devleivered the actions. This man should come with ideas and action plans instead of delviver fancy speeches.
Like Bush, Bush used fancy phrases all time before he elected. If Obama wins, I'll for Nader and convert myself to Independent part.

Obama had bad judgment in voting for Chavo's case. I'm sure he had bad judgment not show ing up for the NATO sub commttees. He has skeltons in his closets. EXCUSES, EXUCSES!

sherrie50   February 29th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Go Hillary! You will win even if you lose.

daisy   February 29th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Is it true that Obama refuses to salute the flag? I heard from my sister in law in TN that he refuses to salute the flag. What kind of president would he make? We'll all be wearing Muslim garb and walking 10 paces behind the men. Vote Hillary! At least we'll be respected internationally, we'll have health care, a better ( and safer) quality of life and our economy will be better.

Kim   February 29th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Why does the Clinton campaign fail to realize that the American public, and in particular the portion of the American public that votes in primary elections, is not stupid?

Kat Williams   February 29th, 2008 11:53 am ET

I agree, for the good of the democratic party and the good of the country, someone should drop out…Obama! Let a real leader take over. We need her in this very dangerous time. So, Barack, step aside and let the right person for the job lead us out of this mess. Do it for the party, the country, the world!
Hillary 08!!

Jared   February 29th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Wow, her claws keep getting sharper. Hell hath no fury as a woman scorned. I wouldn't vote for her to be President of my condo board. What a poor sport – don't spend your 30 million of retirement savings in one place!

Jbecks   February 29th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Just go away Hil. Your worse for Democrats then Nader could ever dream of being.

Jeremy PA   February 29th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Im sick of Hillary Clinton ms experience what she lived in the white house for 8 years and now she is riding Her Husbands Coattails to try and become president. I say its time for a change in this country. Get rid of the old politics and welcome the new. Vote Change.
Yes We Can! Obama 08

Aaron   February 29th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Her ad is further fear mongering. I love that shes been flaunting her "experience" as the pillar of her campaign against Obama in an attempt to run again John McCain… Who would trumph any cries of experience she has to offer. She's only in this race because shes married to the former president. She's only in washington because she's married to the former president. She continues to use devisive and fear mongering tactics to try and bring down the democratic party.

She claims to be the clear choice for a strong and suffiecient leader, but yet she continues to have public crying events to help her campaign. Because you know… nothing says stoic stregnth and leadership like crying in front of the world during a democratic primary…

kevin from alaska   February 29th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Hillary Clinton looks like a parody of Karl Rove.

KC   February 29th, 2008 11:52 am ET

It's Obama who called himself "blank screen", not Hillary. The article's subject is misleading.

Of course Obama is blank and empty, besides his words. Folks, research, research.

amber   February 29th, 2008 11:52 am ET

I surely don't want an inexperienced, naive, empty promising Obama to answer that lil red phone. If he gets the nomination…bend over and grab your ankles, people.

MattOhio   February 29th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Check out Austan Goolsbee and CanadaTV drama…They are saying the story is true. Obama is gone……

Meghan   February 29th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Hillary you lost the trust of the American people when you voted for the Iraq war. Your husband called it an emotional vote. Do you really think you should be the one answering calls in the White House at any hour?

jeremy   February 29th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Oh hillary,

you make yourself look more foolish each and every time you take a jab at mr. obama.

just because you lived in the white house doesn't mean that you have the capacity to be president. i really don't want somebody that voted to allow our country invade another country based on lies to head our policy. if you were so smart you wouldn't have voted to invade!

get over yourself and work with a person that can unite a country. your polarization is reminds me of the neo-conservatives.

Franky, New York, NY   February 29th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Hillary is right (and generous) in even calling him a 'blank screen'. He's as empty as a clay pot. I wouldn't let Barack Obama answer the phone to a Domino's pizza order…Hillary is the real leader, with the real experience and the real agent of real change.

Go Madame President!!!

Praetorian, Ft. Myers, FL   February 29th, 2008 11:51 am ET

If the President gig doesn't work out for Hillary…

She could create her own reality show: "Desperate Candidates of New York"…we could get hold of Rudi Guliani, and of course Hillary, and perhaps……

DeeNC   February 29th, 2008 11:51 am ET

it absolutely amazes me how Hilary Clinton, keep claiming she has all of this experience. She was the 1st lady.. whoopee!!! Then she touts her senate record.. people please do you home work. check out the library of congress site to. you might be enlightened a little bit. Then speaks about readiness on day one, she will be ready on day one to call Bill and ask him what to do. her true colors are coming out, every thign that comes from her campaign is reeking of panic and dispair, every dirty political trick in the book is now being used, old washington politics at it best.

jonathan   February 29th, 2008 11:51 am ET

wow i just realized something when i was watching McCain this morning he is left handed as well as Obama
maybe you guys could get someone in your studio who is an expert on left handed people and what that could mean for the election
wow 2 south paws pawing on the issues of this country as they set their eyes on the the white house

Rick   February 29th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Anyone that can honestly look themselves in the mirror and say that they actually trust Hillary Clinton and her judgement are not dealing with reality. You do not have to look very far to find all sorts of incriminating information on Hillary and Bill and how they have feathered their nests on their public service. They came to Washington with not much money. They were almost broke due to Bill's legal problems when he left office- and Hillary is able to loan her campaign $5MM in January? Wow! Looks like government jobs pay pretty well. Don't you think we all should see where that money is coming from? I agree with the above comments. If Hillary did not have enough common sense to vote against the Iraq war in the first place – like some of her senate peers – then I don't want her answering the phone. She changes her message depending on who she is talking to. Get real!!

Kathy   February 29th, 2008 11:50 am ET

The moderator hasn't liked my comments lately–no profanity but just the honest truth. Has anyone ever gone to the hospital without insurance? well, very, Humiliating, diffuclt to explain and I don't think The President's position is for on the job training. Will Obama have his writers next to him when answering the phones??? Is there a prepared speech which he can deliver? ..Wake-up, Vote for Hillary………………

Shannon   February 29th, 2008 11:50 am ET

IF he was in the senate he would've voted not to invade Iraq, but he wasn't!!! Enough said

Tex'un   February 29th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Let's put Hillary's "expertise" in conrtext. She voted for the invasion of Iraq without reading the available intelligence briefing. Later, she claimed that she had been "briefed" on the document, but no one has come forward to say that he or she briefed her. No one on her staff had appropriate security clearance to access the document at the time. She has a major credibility problem with me!

Susan, Orlando   February 29th, 2008 11:50 am ET

I am so sick of this "He opposed the war" mantra. The fact is he was not in the senate for the vote so he does not know what he would have done under those circumstances. And as aptly pointed out, he voted for everything Hillary, et. al voted for once he got into the senate. I also take issue with the fact that if he was so against the war…why did he vote to fund it and why did he support the surge. And, if he is so opposed to the war and constantly goes after HIllary for her vote on the war, how does he justify soliciting support from all the other senators and representatives who voted for the war (i.e., Edwards, Lewis, Kennedy). If he were truly a man of principal and the messiah he presents himself to be, he would either shut up about his vote and not make that an issue, or…not chummy up with those who did vote for the war just to get their endorcements and superdelegate votes. How many of those superdelegates voted for the war? And how many has he pandered to? He is a politician and obsessed with becoming president, period. No better and no worse than the others and just like the others, has selective principals.

Tom   February 29th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Besides Hillary is used to answering the phone at 3am trying to find out where Bill is!!

Lisa - NY   February 29th, 2008 11:49 am ET

I can see the future now:
Year 1010 – Obama president

US makes deals with terrorist
US no longer a super power
US economy sinks

What happened?
Americans believed in words and not actions
Americans needed a big change… and they got one!!

JarryHames   February 29th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Hillary is really turning into a hag! I've seen this woman moan and complain over the past few weeks non stop. Everyone is taking jabs a Obama. He must be doing something right. It seems like he's the target from Bush, McCain to Hillary. I think that they're mad because people are actually listening and voting for Obama. Yes, he is young and doesn't have much experience. WE ALL KNOW THAT! We are also voting for him because maybe that is what we need to get this country back on track. I don't see where experience has helped over the past 7+ years. Do you? Hillary should get on her broom and fly back to New York state. I'm so sick of her!!!

Ellen   February 29th, 2008 11:49 am ET

The answer to Hillary's ad is obvious: Which Hillary is going to answer the phone? Angry Hillary? Crying Hillary? Mocking Hillary? Conciliatory Hillary? It's like playing Russian roulette!

Vince   February 29th, 2008 11:49 am ET

I agree – Bill Murray's is the most spot on!

Dee   February 29th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Was that Chelsea sleeping on the new ad?

Vote for Hillary   February 29th, 2008 11:48 am ET

You can hope and promote change. If you're talking about what Bush did and other did, it means you're not promoting change. Mr. Obama's can talk about his plans. He copies Hiliary's ideas on Nafa. In teh dedate, I" agree after condeming her for NAFA."

How can talk about changes in the future if he doesn't have any clues or expreince . An expereinced leader undertsand the past issues adn devleivered the actions. This man should come with ideas and action plans instead of delviver fancy speeches.
Like Bush, Bush used fancy phrases all time before he elected. If Obama wins, I'll for Nader and convert myself to Independent part.

Vickie Oatman   February 29th, 2008 11:48 am ET

So , was Hillary answering the phone during her husband's tenure there? Just because she can answer the phone doesn't mean she is qualified to be Pres any more than her opponents. In fact, she is making one wonder who was running the White House during Bill's Presidency!

Renee   February 29th, 2008 11:48 am ET

I'm beginning to think we are witnessing a "Walking Nervous Breakdown"
Hillary is insulting our intelligence.

A   February 29th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Hillary's interpretation is a strong abuse of literature. She desperately tries to compare words in a book–that use trope, imagery, and descriptive language–as ammunition in political rhetoric. If anything, this just exposes her abusive politics and language. Orwell once said, clear language leads to clear thought. It would seem, that her campaign could benefit from some "clear language"

S.M   February 29th, 2008 11:48 am ET

I guess Senator Clinton hasn't done her homework, otherwise she would have known that Senator Obama had been in the State Legislature for eight years, so this qualifies him to be more experienced than she. Even his campaign Manager has more smarts than Hillary.

Roger   February 29th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Blank screen is better than what you get with Hilary. I'll take that blank screen any day over someone who has proven their lack of judgment.

Mike D   February 29th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Bill Murray is right! lol

Stop giving in to these fear tactics, people!

We've been dealing with them for the past seven years!

Lily   February 29th, 2008 11:47 am ET

This is so tiresome that the Obama campaign harps on the decision Senator Clinton, along with many others in Congress, voted on the Iraq war because of misleading information from the Bush administration. She admitted that it was a decision she wished she could retract. I guess Obama voted 'present' on this issue. His only claim to fame is raising that one issue over and over and over again. What if his detractors constantly brought up his drug use and 130 votes of 'present' while being a Senator? That certainly evidences his reluctance to make a definite stand on issues. For one who is such a smooth talker, he ought to speak to decision-making evidence of some import in his Senate record. We don't want another talking head in the White House.

Carl   February 29th, 2008 11:47 am ET

The full quote from The Audacity of Hope:

"Undoubtedly, some of these views will get me in trouble. I am new enough on the national political scene that I serve as a blank screen on which people of vastly different political stripes project their own views. As such, I am bound to disappoint some, if not all, of them. Which perhaps indicates a second, more intimate theme to this book–namely, how I, or anybody in public office, can avoid the pitfalls of fame, the hunger to please, the fear of loss, and thereby retain that kernel of truth, that singular voice within each of us that reminds us of our deepest commitments."

I think that, in full context, Barack speaks for himself. Context is everything. Clinton really should know better.

Joan   February 29th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Did Karl Rove design this ad?

Reminds me of the "wolves" ad Bush ran against Kerry in 2004.

Dana Broxton   February 29th, 2008 11:46 am ET

man, please hillary go away. how is it that obama never utters your name out of his mouth unless responding to your attacks, he is focused on john mccain, you are old news. we all know you are desperate but maybe if you focused on mccain more instead of obama you could actually make some sort of a comeback!!

anything the media asks her she will compare it with obama. if they ask about your childhood would you compare that to obamas childhood as well? and stop taking incompleted lines from his book and trying to turn it against him . it is obvious that he was tallking about a previous maybe younger time in his life
you are becoming almost unbearable now!!!!!

Deloris Rozier   February 29th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Senator Obama just responded to the latest Hillary fear tactic. His response was brilliant. Senator Clinton had her red phone moment and her judgement was poor.

Hillary do not complain when the Obama camp comes out with what you perceive as negative ads.

Continuing to instill fear in the American people is what we are voting against. I hope folks in Texas will not be drawn into this mean spirited last minute fear tactic.

Once again the American people want real change not just surface moments. Senator Clinton you do not understand the art of collaboration– clear and strong leadership verses fighting and dividing folks. We want real change!

Thanks Senator Obama for showing your leadership and ability to bring us together rather than creating an atmosphere of fear and hate.

Tom   February 29th, 2008 11:46 am ET

What would you expect from a candidate who feels the nomination should have been handed to her. Enough with the hissy fits!

Bill you forgot to add the kids are in Iraq, a war hillary voted for!

April in Texas   February 29th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Trying again to get a post listed…

I would feel better if Obama answered the phone. One thing many can't deny is Obama is sure quick on those one liners. I can not see another Clinton in the Whitehouse and sadly the repulican politics have swayed me to vote democrat. Most of my adult life its been either a Bush or Clinton in the Whitehouse as I am 38 years old and it was Reagan before these two familys started political shuffle in and out of the Whitehouse.
Its time for someone new who will stand up for the little people in the country. I hope he can change Washington because that is what we need. It will still take us the voters to stay involved in politics and stand firm but together with Obama leading I really think we can change how Washington works because it isnt working the way it is now.

LisaMpls   February 29th, 2008 11:46 am ET

That was not a red phone moment for Hillary. She had time to carefully consider her vote. Plus, she may not have read every single piece of intelligence, but neither did the majority of the senators. Why? Because they were briefed in detail by the very person who wrote the intelligence. I support Hillary 100%!!!

Kat Williams   February 29th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Obama has not changed many positions because he NEVER actually voted on anything! While in the state senate he did not take a stand and voted "present" and then, yes he did give a speech against the war but then once in the US senate he voted to continue funding it? He also managed to simply miss an important vote of Iran. He is a blank slate and if all you bandwagon jumpers get your way, we are in serious danger. Hillary may not have always voted the way I want (I too have always been against the war) but she has always taken a stand and has the experience to lead this country. Please people the sooner you all realize that a trip on the obama bandwagon is a trip to nowhere, the better off we'll all be-vote for experience and stong leadership. Hillary!

Joanne   February 29th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Hillary, you are showing your bitterness, again. People are tired of the "same old same old". People easily see through your attempt at Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt tactics.

Stop it!

Conrad   February 29th, 2008 11:46 am ET

How is she going to explain all this when he's the nominee? Damage control doesn't seem to come all that easy to the Clintons. Definitely going to be hard to keep her Senate seat when NY voters are reminded of all the vicious attacks on a DEMOCRAT. Maybe she's angling for a McCain VP spot.

Brian   February 29th, 2008 11:45 am ET

There is something very annoying about the smartest one (or worse still, the one who thinks he/she is the smartest) in the room. People just don't like Hillary and it gets worse when she gets backed into a corner.

Bye bye.

noelle   February 29th, 2008 11:45 am ET

he may be a blank screen, but she will always be remembered as the woman who wasn't strong enough to leave her cheating bastard of a husband

M. Miller   February 29th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Yeah Hillary-Its about time someone gave Obama some of his own 'words' to chew on!

Jordan Howard   February 29th, 2008 11:45 am ET

What bothers me is that bother these candidates are Democrats and Hilary is talking about Obama like a Republican. I always thought fellow Democrats would help eachother out, and if they do. Then wouldn't Hilary help Obama with some of her valuable experience. when he is President. All she is doing is dividing the party.

Deebo   February 29th, 2008 11:44 am ET

I'd rather have a 'blank screen' as President than a practiced politician.
She just doesn't get it – It's to her disadvantage at a time like this to claim experience. I wish everyone would wake up, and learn to vote against the incumbents, no matter what political office they hold. If you see a name on a ballot that you recognize, vote for the person you don't know. This fluidity will keep our Government honest!!!

Just go away   February 29th, 2008 11:44 am ET

It's over. Go home, Hil.

I.D.   February 29th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Oh, Hillary's still a candidate? Wow.

If she weren't so blind with ambition, she'd see the only option left for her is the same one so many of her influential supporters, in growing numbers, continue to take: abandon her campaign and endorse Obama.

Micahel Guinn, Ventura, CA   February 29th, 2008 11:43 am ET

I will be so glad when Tuesday is over and Hillary HAS to stop her slams. This is another pathetic negative slam and keeps her Clan more hostile. She should know after "35 years of experience" that as she continues this, the chance for party unity diminish. The Clinton folks call us Obamabots, cultists, delusional dreamers, Obummers, etc. They need to see that their candidate is the one who is splitting the Democrats and her rhetoric is one of panic and innuendo. Hillary, just stop.

joanne   February 29th, 2008 11:43 am ET

I am behind Hillary 100%!!!! If she loses I hope Obama can take the heat from the Republicans like a man the way Hillary has from the media and the Obama campaign. My geuss is he'll whine like a baby.

marge   February 29th, 2008 11:43 am ET

umm after the iraq vote…i don't want Hillary to answer tha phone!!!!

Roy   February 29th, 2008 11:43 am ET

C'mon Hillary. You're so 1990s. Get out of the way.

Holly B   February 29th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Her last 3 am call was probably to learn her campaign was running out of money…if she doesn't have sufficient experience, judgement and independent thinkers around her to run a campaign, a different kind of 3 am call to her scares me to death!

Henry   February 29th, 2008 11:42 am ET

After sixteen years of watching the Clintons, haven't we all learned that they will do anything to get back to the White House, no matter how much damage they inflict on the people, party and country. It's time to get a new broom and sweep them off the stage.

Anna, IL   February 29th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Is Hillary still in the race? I had thought the '08 campaign has moved on to Obama vs. McCain/Bush.

By the way, where is Huckabee?

Matthew   February 29th, 2008 11:42 am ET

The phone the phone… come on CNN, step up the editing

Jen-0-palooza   February 29th, 2008 11:42 am ET

If Hillary thinks Obama is a 'blank screen', then I'd hate to imagine what kind of screen SHE qualifies as.
EWWWW! She sickens me and the majority of the rest of the country!

Antoinette   February 29th, 2008 11:42 am ET

I dont think Hillary realizes that the more she does things like this, the more she turns off the voters

She needs to really stop

Frank   February 29th, 2008 11:41 am ET

She has a pretty big mouth when she is not sitting next to Barack Obama, hasn't she ?

So fear mongering is the 'new' strategy. You know, however this plays out – it's a Karl-Rowe-Strategy that was used successfully in 2004 – Clinton is killing support she would need in November … if she can smear and fear her way into the nomination.

It's OBAMA'08 or McCain here in Missouri, I can tell you that.

HC   February 29th, 2008 11:41 am ET

What an admission !!!

Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania – You are hiring someone to be the President of the U.S. It is the hard job and it is a dangerous, troubled world we live in.

Look at their credentials. It matters.

Sharon   February 29th, 2008 11:40 am ET

"And then he went on to say, 'I am bound to disappoint some, if not all of them.'" His own words, didn't he say words were important?

Lloyd Hansen   February 29th, 2008 11:40 am ET

She absolutely nailed it this time. He is a blank screen. Unfortunately he does have an agenda and it is clear that it is the far-left liberal agenda. People can't see past his skin color and flowery speeches long enough to see what he plans to do: Berkleyize the US.

Jim   February 29th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Texas, Ohio, Vermont and Rhode Island, you can change history next Tuesday and help send Hillary to the White House.

Unite behind Hillary to give her the victory and we will have a great President who will really change the US.

Time is running out on Barak and his bubble is soon going to burst.

Go Hillary, all the way!!!

Vern   February 29th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Hillary need to concentrate on being positive & stop being negative. I think by now she would have learned the best thing to do is promote herself.

AJ, IL   February 29th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Good counter-punch to Hillary's Ad! Beat her over the head with her Iraq War vote. Most important Commander-in-Chief decision she has come across since being in the Senate and she "fell down on the job". Has anyone ever honestly notice how Hillary Clinton blames everyone else accept herself?

She blamed Bush for her vote for the Iraq

AISHA   February 29th, 2008 11:39 am ET

hillary,,you are right,,

obama sounds very good like jimmy carter ,,,,,,,and everyone knows,,,,

Dave   February 29th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Hillary is so desperate after having lost 12 in a row she's slinging the mud in every direction she can find. It's pretty sad. I can only imagine if she were president she'd be slinging mud every day. God help us. Fortunately Barack is above this kind of childish behavior, as we all know.

Ami   February 29th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Woman power!

Go Hillary, with you in the white house, things will be different.
We will rethink who gets to do stuff and our country can be run with sense.

Haighter   February 29th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Wow! I never thought Clinton would make a "Daisy" ad. Cold War fear mongering does not become you, Hillary!

Andy Krammer, RI   February 29th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Dream on Hillary, if you think this feeble attempt to attack Barack is going to shift the tide thats turning toward a better America, think again.

Americans want our country back, and no scare tactics taken from the Bush/Rove administration is going to work.

Obama 08

Jack Robertson   February 29th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Shame on you, Hillary Clinton! It seems that you have learned well from your political mentor, Karl Rove.

paforhillary   February 29th, 2008 11:39 am ET

wow, what a choice…..well, with all obama's uh…well uh……is it stuttering, plus the fact that he will have to have someone there to tell him what to do, my guess would be hillary will be best. sure obama can talk, but lets look for something else america. open your eyes!!!!wake up!!!!!!!!!!!!!vote clinton 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pia   February 29th, 2008 11:38 am ET

To Bill Murray:
Your post is the best one, you got it 100%!
By the way, are you THE Bill Murray, the actor?

PDC   February 29th, 2008 11:38 am ET

I think Hillary is slinging so much muck that she's confused. I suspect she's thinking this the general election, and beating Obama means she's our new President.

She's so divisive that she's dividing her own party for personal power. Imagine what she'll do to the rest of us if she actually does become President?

Scary thought I know.

Debbie   February 29th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Hillary, you voted for Iraq.

I certainly don't want you to have the red phone.

Kelly Anne   February 29th, 2008 11:38 am ET

It's remarkable that every day Hillary has a new name-calling smear campaign, and yet just loses more and more.

For the good of the party and the nation, end this now!

susan   February 29th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Obama is a blank screen, he had an opportunity to go to Louisianna and take his red phone with him and use it during black forum. Hillary cared and took that red phone with her to keep in touch with the people. Go Hillary !!!!! Answer our calls!!!!

Patricia   February 29th, 2008 11:38 am ET

She's desperate, poor woman.. and who do I want answering the phone at 3am? Obama, of course. If Clinton answered it , the caller would have to listen to 30 minutes of : I did this, I did that, I am great, I am smart, I am ready, I was married to a President, I am woman, I know this, I know that, I went here, I went there… by the time she said 'hello' to the caller, we would hear….BOOM

Martin   February 29th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Hillary,

it is time to bow out gracefully.

Thanks,

America

Susie   February 29th, 2008 11:37 am ET

Obama's Monday morning quarterbacking on the Iraq vote cannot be a substitute for real experience but he is using it as just that. In the last debate he was asked experience and he continued his "nanny nanny boo boo" politics over the Iraq vote. We all know that the country was lied to before the vote and people were duped by our liar-in-chief. He's got no depth so he keeps banging this same old drum. We're gunna need more than that to run the country – no matter how well he gives a speech.

Clinton has real substance. This is what we need.

Darth Vadik, CA   February 29th, 2008 11:37 am ET

This woman needs to go.

She really needs to get out of this race.

She is disgusting, and anybody that still suports this wretched woman is not in their right mind. We have had Bush pull politics of fear and Karl Rove, and all of us on the left are sick of it, now Hillary does it and some people on the left think that is ok.

Well its not OK, I didn't approve of it when Bush did it, and I don't approve of it when Hillary does it. No ifs, ands, or buts about it.

HILLARY GO AWAY, you won't sue your way into the white house.

Goon   February 29th, 2008 11:37 am ET

Hillary said it right at the last debate:
She WILL do everything she can to win the nomination

the problem is, that none of her ideas on how to win work, and all of her attacks are going to blunt the force of them when McCain tries the same on Obama.

Obama's responses to her ads have been too quick and too sharp to make this "Daisy" style campaign she's running now effective. theres too much precedent, too much obvious fear tactics, too much shown lack of judgment on Clintons' part, for this to win new voters over.

Martin   February 29th, 2008 11:37 am ET

Hillary, it is time to bow out gracefully.

Thanks,

America

Dave, Santa Barbara   February 29th, 2008 11:37 am ET

Maybe he's a blank screen, but I prefer that to the current administration that thinks WE are the blank screens.

Tim   February 29th, 2008 11:36 am ET

When is Hillary going to start promoting herself instead of trying to take other people down?

Maybe its because she understands that no one likes her, so she has to make everyone hate obama. Winning by convincing others you are the lessor of two evils.

What a horrible tactic. People can see through you Hillary.

Pia   February 29th, 2008 11:36 am ET

She's too desperate and that's not good!
I look at her and all I see is blank, blank, blank.
Her face is phony. She only wants to be president for her own benefit.

Athan from MD.   February 29th, 2008 11:36 am ET

The woman's instinct is far superior.
It is time to for the USA to elect one, and Hillary is the BEST QUALIFIED person out of all running for presidency.
Wake up America!!!!
One mistake is too many. Do not fall in a trap like re-electing Bush in 2004. What a mistake that was!

Mike   February 29th, 2008 11:36 am ET

David Plouffe is correct on the matter. Everything Hillary has attempted to date has failed with the exception of the fake crying stunt in New Hampshire. The only thing she can do now is target the "uninformed" voters who havent been paying attention to the race. What I mean is this, there are plenty of voters out there who will cast one on Tuesday, yet have paid little to no attention to the campaigns. Hillary is banking on cathcing those undecided and uniformed voters off guard with her ads. The hope is to capture some votes based on "scare" tactics, etc. I cant blame her for it, her message falls largely upon deaf ears and her personality is regarded by few as somebody voters would want in the nations highest office. Hillary's survival of Tuesday will require a large scale vote capture of those who are relatively "uniformed."

Anyone But Obama   February 29th, 2008 11:36 am ET

VA – it's a pity some of you Obama supporters can't manage the basics in communication skills – bottom left, third key up – Caps Lock – press to switch it off.

Tom Swift, NH   February 29th, 2008 11:35 am ET

`
John McCain has more experience than Hillary & Obama Senate time put together.

McCain '08 – A Change We Can Live With

Bayou Joe   February 29th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Hillary had to make a decision because she was in the Senate at the time. Obama did not and his decision would have kept Saddam in power so that he could kill his enemies and also allow Al Qaeda to set up shop in Iraq. So who has the better judgment. Know the facts before you vote. Hillary or McCain I can trust, NOT OBAMA. The enemy is already here. LOOK around you. These are the last days of the New Roman Empire. Obama will accelerate our demise.

dj   February 29th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Hillary needs to go crawl under a rock. What she is doing is reprehensible!! My husband and I were at complete odds as to whom we would vote for. I am obviously an Obama supporter and he a Hillary supporter.

After the "Shame on you Barack" comment shortly after the "I am honored to be here with Barack" and the sarcasm. He has concluded as I have that she is schizoprenic!

Her tactics and methods are so obviously calculated and her judgement, campaign spending and mental health all point to one thing. Loser!!!

GO OBAMA 08

Chuck Lauria, Suwanee, Georgia   February 29th, 2008 11:35 am ET

I've heard that the Clintons are coming out with a new book soon. It's entitled "The Audacity of Hubris."

A.B., Warner Robins, GA   February 29th, 2008 11:35 am ET

I'm not sure what changes in position Senator Clinton is referring to in respect to Senator Obama but he has not changed his position on the war unlike some candidates.

JUDY   February 29th, 2008 11:35 am ET

this iraq issue does not have any legs. he was not id the us senate at the time of the vote. he had no idea of the flawed material the senators and congress were fed by the bush adminstration. and at the time 95 percent of america thought it was right thing to do. is the world better with out saddam yes.hillary you did the right thing.

Jerry, Denver,CO   February 29th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Another desperate cry out, from a candidate who is just about finished. I, for one, will not be sad to see her go. It's just been one attack after another on Senator Obama, and I believe that at this point, these attacks are just helping Obama to put the nail in Clintons proverbial coffin. Once the intelligent voters of Ohio and Texas have cast their ballots, Obama will secure the nomination, and then it's on to the Republicans. Barack Obama has captured the attention and the hearts of the nation, and this time, in this election, the will of the people will prevail.

Jerry Tsai   February 29th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Clinton must think "Saturday Night Live" is real. How pathetic an attack!

Clinton, we're going to cancel your show. It's not going to be renewed.

Joan   February 29th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Hillary, you are finished. Stop tearing down and smearing the eventual nominee in this way. You ae only helping the GOP

Please quit now for the good of the party!!!

Hillary, do the RIGHT THING and end this gracefully!!!

PLEASE!!!!

Sergio   February 29th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Now this really pisses me off. It's getting really old attacking Obama with nonsense. Hillary , you are Dismissed.

Obama Fired Up !

LadyLeo   February 29th, 2008 11:34 am ET

If Hillary would spend more time running her own campaign instead of overseeing what Obama is doing she MIGHT be doing a better job with her campaign. I honestly think Hillary has the Obama fever, she is just in denial.

"OBAMA Fever 08″

Anyone But Obama   February 29th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Plouffe misses the point – Obama NEVER had to vote on Iraq as he was NOT a senator at that point. Who knows which way he would have voted if he had had to vote. It's easy for someone who has not made a decision to criticise those who have. Many who voted (and supported) going to war in Iraq did so on the basis of the available information.

Or iare Obama and Plouffe criticising the vast majority of voters who supported the Iraqi invasion on that basis too?

v.ananthan   February 29th, 2008 11:32 am ET

IRAK WAR IS A FACT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WAKE UP OBAMA AND DEAL WITH IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"PRESIDENT" OBAMA WILL BRING THE TROOPS HOME AT ONCE…

IF AMERICAN TROOPS WITHDRAWN BEFORE THE JOB IS DONE THEN THERE WILL BE A CIVIL WAR AND MANY MANY MANY INNOCENT MENN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN WILL GET KILLED…

ALL THE COURAGES ACTIONS DONE BY THE AMERICAN SOLDIERS SO FAR WILL GO WASTED AND IRAK MIGHT EVEN GET A WORSE DICTATOR THAN SADDAM HUSSEIN……

DONE IS DONE AND USA NEEDS A PRESIDENT WHO CAN SOLVE THE PROBLEM WITH DIGNITY………….

THE FUTURE IS THE CASE NOT THE PAST…

HILLARY CLINTON FOR POTUS!   February 29th, 2008 11:32 am ET

Well, the media certainly isn't pointing out his lack of accomplishments – why shouldn't Hillary? SHE'S RIGHT!!!

I want Hillary answering that phone!

CLINTON for PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!

Vee   February 29th, 2008 11:32 am ET

Hillary…I am waiting for March 4th…then we will see who is blank screen
the more you go negative, the more you irritate others.
Negative reinforcement is not going to work- why do not you understand that?

SID FROM NEW YORK   February 29th, 2008 11:32 am ET

“We Have Nothing To Fear But Fear It's Self "

And Those Who Would Exploit Our Fear For Power And For Their Own Personal Selfish Cynical Gain.”

OBAMA 08

Jenny, Rio Vista, CA   February 29th, 2008 11:32 am ET

I don't know about you, but i think we get enough fearmongering from Bush & Co. I can't believe that a democrat would sink that low. Perhaps Hilary has been around too long and now there is no difference between her and Bush.

zulu   February 29th, 2008 11:32 am ET

This lady is desperate to get to the white house. What ever she says againist Obama is going to back fire. He is the best candidate to be the next presedent. She represents the old.

NickNasc   February 29th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Hillary has made 2 fatal mistakes… well atually many more but just 2 more today alone.

Again waiting until the cameras are off to make VERY odd attacks against Barack so he cannot blow them out of the water or basically laugh them off to her face as he does in the debates. But acting so nice in the Debates then going dirty within days almost everytime shows us all her true character.

The new ad. Fear Mongering 101

I KNOW people in Ohio, went to School in Texas and met hundreds of great people there and you know what? Not ONE of them would be fooled by this ad. Hillary is plainly running on Bill Clintons record and international relationships but guess what Hillary…ANYONE who has the title of President of the United States of America can call ANY leader in the World and they WILL answer the call. This is NOT a Country Club position you are going for where "clicks" run everything.

SCARE people with images of Children?? BUSH IN A DRESS I SAY!

Deann   February 29th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Sen. Obama cannot answer and handling the question well for the Foreign policy at the debate, he definitely not knowing how to face if the real situation happens. But I feel very clearly in my mind that, I love Sen. Obama, because his ability should be suitable to the top sales person in our country and no questions for him to be the #1 talk show "DJ" for America to provide us for the entertainments and more funny easy life…. So I am thinking, when we are enjoying the entertainment, we also need to face our hungry, we need to pick up a leader who could produce the real problems resolution for our nation and the world, and the ability leader must bring us the real benefit for future.

WE ALL SHOULD CONSIDER WHAT WE WANT…

ENTERTAINMENTS? OR THE REAL RESULTS FOR OUR BENEFITS IN OUR LIFES?

Go Hillary, Fort Lauderdale   February 29th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Good Job Hillary !!!!

Bill Murray   February 29th, 2008 11:31 am ET

To repspond to Hillary's political ad:

It is 3AM and where are your children? They are in Iraq fighting a useless and costly war.

jamal   February 29th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Hillary is whining too much now remember being negative is what got her out of the race to begin with and it's definetly not gonna help her at this point, she needs to focus on her own issues not obama, she needs to worry about TX, OH not Obama, negativity, whining and crying will definetly not help her.

therealist   February 29th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Better a blank screen than a corrupt and broken one…

marge   February 29th, 2008 11:31 am ET

LOL! Yeah Hillary, you voted for Iraq…I don't want you to answer the phone!!!!! LOL!LOL!

Patrick, Indianapolis   February 29th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Hillary is a pathetic liar. What a disgusting excuse for a human being. Actually she is human slime. She can't win fair and square so she resorts to lying about Obama. How typical of a worthless excuse for a human – Hillary Clinton

Jim, Carbondale, IL   February 29th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Clinton didn't even read the bill that she voted on to send us to war! That is supposed to be leadership we can count on at 3:00 am?

Eli   February 29th, 2008 11:30 am ET

I love the BLANK SCREEN and that people just project what they want onto him. THIS IS SO TRUE. He cant complain he said pretty much the same thing in his book. Lets just hoep the people of TX , OH, VT, RI sees this and does what is right. HILLARY08

VA   February 29th, 2008 11:30 am ET

OBAMAS PLAN ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS IS NOTHING SHORT OF BRILLIANT….TO REALIZE THAT WE AS AMERICANS KNOW THAT WE ARE TAUGHT, FROM DAY ONE, TO LEARN COMMUNICATION SKILLS..THAT IS WHAT OBAMA HAS THAT HILLARY DOES NOT….
THINK ABOUT IT, PEOPLE…. SHE DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILTY TO INSPIRE AND SHE NEVER WILL HAVE.
OBAMA WILL HAVE
GREAT PREPARATION AND MEET WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES…COMMUNICATE…DO NOT ACT LIKE WE ARE ANY BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE..THAT IS WHY THEY ALL HATE US…
THAT COMMUNICATION WILL BE LIKE A DOMINO EFFECT…
COMMUNICATE..RESOLVE….LESS CONFLICT…..PRAYERS OF NO MORE WAR AND GUESS WHAT….
MORE $$$$$$$ FOR AMERICA…THUS MORE BOOST FOR ALL IN THE ECONOMY.

I BELIEVE IT IS TIME TO TRY NEW THINGS…CHANGE AND OBAMA IS STRONGER THAN I EVER IMAGINED AND I WOULD BE PROUD TO CALL HIM..THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!!!!

David C. In Indianapolis   February 29th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Experience you can Xerox

Go Obama '08

BUTTACAVOLI   February 29th, 2008 11:29 am ET

when my children were asleep i didn't want to answer the phone,i let my wife get it,why should i wake up let hillary get it obama is a man just like me he don't want to get up. unless it's his girlfreind calling then he better get up and run.

Mimi   February 29th, 2008 11:29 am ET

We don't know what Sen. Obama believes in either.
He's pandering all the time.

I Love This Country!   February 29th, 2008 11:29 am ET

REJECT FEAR!!!!

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