March 3, 2008
Posted: 10:53 AM ET
 Obama campaigned in Ohio Sunday.
Obama campaigned in Ohio Sunday.

(CNN) — On the heels of Hillary Clinton's new campaign ad suggesting Barack Obama is ill-equipped to handle an early-morning foreign policy crisis, the Illinois senator said he thinks his rival for the Democratic presidential nomination is becoming a "little desperate."

"I think she has got a little desperate toward the end of this campaign," Obama told ABC in an interview set to air Monday night. "[She] has been a lot more aggressive in her negative attacks."

Obama's comments come only days after the Clinton campaign released a hard-hitting television spot in Texas that portrays children asleep in their bed while a phone rings in the background. The ad's narrator raises the prospect of a foreign policy crisis and asks, "It’s 3 a.m. and your children are safe and asleep. Who do you want answering the phone?”

Obama's campaign denounced the ad, and the Illinois senator himself quickly hit back, saying Clinton's "red phone moment" came when she voted to authorize the war in Iraq. His campaign also released a rebuttal ad saying the person who answers the phone should be the one who had the "judgment and courage to oppose the Iraq war from the start."

"As I've pointed out, we've actually had a pretty significant moment in the last several years, that called people's judgment into question," Obama said in the ABC interview. "And that was the war in Iraq."

Speaking with reporters Sunday night, Clinton described the ad — and her tougher rhetoric on the trail — as an effort to draw distinctions between herself and Obama.

"I think it's a contrast that needed to be sharpened, because this is a big decision for people," she said. "And I want people to have as much information as possible as they make these decisions. So I think we are helping to get out the differences and raise some issues that are important."

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


NickNasc   March 3rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

I can't wait until March 5th and this is over. Don't hold you breath though. Hillary will not quit until she has totally broken ANY democrats chance at the white house if she isn't nominated. Just read her supporters posts. They all scream HILLARY OR I WILL VOTE REPUBLICAN! What kind of people are these?? Seriously…..no REALLY!!! Always remember attitude reflects leadership.

Hillary is right she would be there to answer the phone at 3am. She would then wallk down the Hall to BILLS Bedroom knock softly and tell him the Phone is for HIM. Then appoligize for waking WHOEVER he is in there with at the time.

Senator Obama supporters.......   March 3rd, 2008 11:34 am ET

I respect that you have an opinion about your candidate but please keep in mind ALL the candidates are US Senators and are deserving of some respect. The Obama supporters are rude and crude at times. Take a page from his presumed messages and chill out!

As for Senator Obama:

I am not supportive of someone who supports NAFTA in it's present form

I am not supportive of someone who plays a really good game of 'follow the leader' because if the leader is gone who will the person follow?

I am not supportive of anyone who believes in and supports nuclear weapons.

I am not supportive of anyone who believes that it is the democratic way to willfully disenfranchise millions of voters

I am not supportive of anyone who feels that their healthcare proposed policy is superior to the other candidates when within their proposal millions of Americans will be left without healthcare. No change from today.

I am not supportive of anyone who will attack the other candidate about the war….a. when they weren't there and b. have voted identically with Senator Clinton for the short period of time that person has been at the US Senate.

I am not supportive of anyone who is not currently doing their job in the US Senate regarding our foreign affairs due to their run for the Presidency. How is it that the other candidates get things done and Senator Obama can't? Wonder what else is not getting done that we would never know about?

So…….folks……….althought the wonderful pie in the sky sounds good, these are just a few of the huge problems that I have with Senator Obama. And whether one likes one personality over the other – who cares! The issues are what counts…who will take care of them best! Who can get the most done when in office?

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton is the strongest of the two candidates to fight for ALL citizens for ALL rights!

John   March 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Clinton is competent and intelligent, but simply doesn't have the people skills and leadership ability to work most effectively as President. Her helter skelter mud slinging campaign the past few weeks has been all over the map with little consistent direction while her long pursuit of health care reform has remained bogged in the mud. She's simply not the best choice available and not the strongest candidate to counter McCain.

Julie   March 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Obamacrats- we're going to take our party back tomorrow! We're gonna knock Obama off that ivory tower you built for him!

William   March 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Let's be clear. Hillary voted for the Iraq authorization because she didn't want to be beaten over the head by the far right … thinking that she could double shuffle her way out of it when the enterprise went bust — as it has.

Only problem is that 3,000 [and counting] Americans have died because people like Hillary didn't have the courage to do what they knew needed to be done.

If Hillary flim flams this nomination — with things like changing the rules for Michigan and Florida — or arm twisting superdelegates — I will relinquish my Democratic registration and likely never vote again.

The reason she is having problems with her baseless attacks is a simple miscalculation — she thinks the mentality of the democratic demographics will react to distortions the way the far right GOP does. This could be why her marginal progress is among less educated, less pecunious voters.

Sheri   March 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Obama in his many speeches has said nothing but wah, wah, wah………Hillary ditto….. they both are disgrace to the Democratic party …….I voted democrate for 20 years…….this year I vote Republican

DeeNC   March 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

once again all of the Hilary supporters only have tihng you have to say about Barack is his perceived lack of experience, he's arrogrant. what experience doe Hilary have again, just because you lived in the white house doen't mean you have experience. Please check both their records on the library of congress site. Then you talk about scandals, remember White Water, I am sure John McCain does?

Praetorian, Ft. Myers, FL   March 3rd, 2008 11:33 am ET

Finally–someone is holding Obama accoutable…and it looks like his comebacks–are the same old tired cliche's.

He's a politicians politician–he talks for hours and never says anything of substance!!!

When tough decisions arise that require clear and decisive answers–he must act!! To date–his actions are to "not show up" and let other people make the hard decisions–then call them on it later.

What a wimp. I'm glad more people are seeing it.
Check the Q/A list for Obama on the National Review Website–sure would like to hear the press–and his colleagues ask some "real" questions of him and watch how he "dodges" them.

Veronica   March 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

Hillary might be desperate to break through the "cult mentality" of the Obamaphiliacs and the irrational grip their messiah has on them. This is like an episode of "The Twilight Zone" and I wish I could just turn the channel. Thie Obama is such a fraud and a scam artist and I just can't believe how many fools are out there buying it up. This whole cult phenomenon is like comparing the "Spice Girls" to Beverly Sills or Barbra Streisand. Popularity Vs. Talent. I'll go with talent any day.

Texas4Obama   March 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

The Clinton's lawyers were in court Friday in California regarding the Peter Paul vs. Clintons lawsuit .— why aren't there any articles about this in the news media ??? Why is there a cover-up??? It is time to expose the Clintons now and start talking about all the current lawsuits!

Spenc   March 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

I think Clinton is setting her campaign to lose against McCain if she did pull off a victory. Who would you want to take the call, Clinton or McCain? McCain has much more experience in those situations. I don't think she wants to take this round.

Becky Backstrom   March 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

I have to respond to the article: "OBAMA ADVISOR: MEMO MISINTERPRETS STANCE ON TRADE"!

Well…another (not to mention all the other accounts) under-estimation of the publics intelligence by obama and his damage controll department.

I read your statement. heard your statement Obama and the only thing that I can truly see from this is that, "YOU FAILED TO GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME"! And you know someting as minute as this…that's bad Obama but is worse is that you are not tuned to the world trade sector of politics…go back to school!

you just cannot go back on your word as a senator and more importantly…"PRESIDENT" GO BACK TO SCHOOL OBAMA!

Chris   March 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

Joe,
You complain about the the Florida and Michigan votes and somehow blame Obama????? Newsflash Joe, your congressmen are the ones you should be whining to. When told that if they moved up the primaries they would not count, they ignored this information and did it anyway….Explain to me how that is Obama's fault.

Not for Obama   March 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

Obama lacks the experience to lead so he spouts rhetoric. He wasn't even in the Senate when 9/11 happened. In fact he was nowhere on the Hill.

It's easy to say what you "would have done." Hillary was in New York. Her city had just been bombed, thousands were dead, thousands injured. All intelligence pointed to a need for war. Put yourself in those shoes before you make a judgment.

Obama hasn't done anything and not a single supporter can say he has. He is all talk. But talk won't get us out of Iraq, talk won't fix the economy, and talk won't make gas prices lower.

George   March 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

Obama is ready, see he blamed Hillary about her ad in TX, then turned arround and copied it in his ad regarding the red phone issue. This man is willing toxerox his way tothe white house, and the press is not asking any logical questions about hisclaims. HILLARY SPEAKSFROM THE HEART AND ABOUT HER EXPRIENCE IN THINGS SEEN AND BELIEVED. GO HILLARY>

Chris   March 3rd, 2008 11:32 am ET

Why is Obama arrogant now? Because he is leading?
Hillary was arrogant since the beginning and even now.

Hilary supporters: Take the feaking coconut out of your eyes. You are making every one sick by sounding so uneducated.

Obama for change. Because he is real and not fake like Hillary and her supporters.

MATAKO GA OBAMA   March 3rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

FOR ALL OF YOU HOSTILE OBAMA FOLLOWERS. I HOPE YOU REALIZE THAT YOUR HOSTILE COMMENTS WILL MAKE SOME OF US DEFECT TO McCAIN. OBAMA WILL BE DESPERATE TOO BIG TIME!!! JUST WAIT & SEE AFTER HE GETS THE NOMINATION. THE REPUBLICANS WILL COME DOWN ON HIM LIKE A TON OF BRICKS!!! THERE WILL BE BREAKING NEWS AFTER BREAKING NEWS – JUST WAIT OK?????

TO HILLARY – PLEASE DROP OUT BEFORE YOU DESTROY YOURSELF FURTHER. THE PLAN TO VOTE YOU OUT HAS WORKED PERFECT!! LET MR. PERFECT "SPEECHES" SHOW US HIS SO CALLED "BETTER JUDGEMENT"

Dem123   March 3rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

Frantic Obamaites are in for a surprise;Moderate dems who form the base of the party are quite upset with this Obama campaign arrogance and the hate filled spews from his supporters.If they sit out or vote MccAIN as it is becoming increasingly obvious he is in a big hole.Richardson,Kerry,Kennedy and not even Oprah can change that!!He is so enjoying insulting Hillary,it appears that is all he cares about other than his back room dealings. It is a desperate campaign about his campaign which seems to care little beyond that.

Martha   March 3rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

I think some of Barack's true personality is coming out – we saw a bit when he said during a debate "you're likable enough, Hillary': He's overconfident, arrogant and unaware of his own short comings which is a scary proposition for a leader.

Jane Doe   March 3rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

It seems that Mr. Obama cannot take the heat. Finally, Senator Clinton is getting a little bit tough on this guy and he just can't take it. For the first time since he declared his candidacy for the presidency, some one is taking this guy on. The media has given him a free ride ; the big shots are financing him because he looks easily manipulated; and the twenty-something girls swoon because they think he's a "rock star". You know, I've been told for most of my career so far ( investment banking) that I don't have enough experience. So has my white boyfriend. But it seems that for the most powerful position on earth, you don't need much experience at all. That's what the Obama campaign would have us believe and so would TIME magazine ( See the current cover story.). So , for all of you struggling out there in your careers to get the "requisite" experience, just forget about it !

Spenc   March 3rd, 2008 11:31 am ET

I think Clinton is setting her campaign to lose against McCain if she did pull off a victory. How would you want to take the call, Clinton or McCain. He has much more experience in those situations. I don't think she wants to take this round.

rhurst   March 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

seems like he is desperate,,,,I thought Obama was the agent og change,,This artical reads like same ole same ole to me…..Why is the press allowing this sad excuse for a man to be so rude towards Senator Clinton,,,why ???? Whats the gain for CNN if he wins???? Obama is a joke and we all need to watch the trial of his buddy there in Chicago,,,will Oprah have Obama on and read him the riot act like she did James Fry,,,I cant wait to watch that one

Roger from Texas   March 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

I'm a republican. Please vote for Hillary. If she is the democrat's choice, then I'm comfortable that republicans will win in November. Obama might win in Novemeber, Hillary does not have a chance. It will be record turn out against her.

Bush – Clinton – Bush – Clinton?

That is change?

Jarad   March 3rd, 2008 11:30 am ET

After hearing obama saying "I have the right judgement from day one" for a thousand times, I am so over it! Even he himself admit he was not in the us senate then and did not see any intellegence that only senators could see. The bush goverment basically gave the senate wrong information to set them up, and now everyone seems to blame bush's folly into hillary's responsibility! She was correct, based on those false information bush provided, to make that vote. Now, the war did not work and we have to make choices- either give up or keep going. there is no perfect way, people. Obama is shouting "we will stop the war" and "need to make sure terrorists will not occupy iraq". So, what's the difference between him and maccain. They both want to get victory in iraq and then retrieve. Under obama's war plan, US wil still be heavily engaged in war (estimated to be 60000 troops). Then what about our economy? I want to stop the stupid war right now!!!

Leroy, Texas   March 3rd, 2008 11:29 am ET

I think Obamas suporter watch REALITY SHOW espacialy AMERICAN IDOL. Obama is a good talker. Guys, WELL DONE IS BETTER THAN WELL SAID.

HIllery: is WELL DONE on her accomplishment

Obama: WeLL SAIIDDD good talker but NOTHIING YET IS DONE

BE REAL guys……

dave   March 3rd, 2008 11:29 am ET

"It's 3am and your children are safe and asleep. At HRC campaign headquarters, a phone is ringing. There's a problem somewhere in the campaign. A big problem…"

derry   March 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

'DESPERATE" sounds alittle like 'hysterical" Marica Clarkish
Name calling , oh boy…

georgia   March 3rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

I really hope I can overcome my antipathy toward Obama by November (I'm sure I will–can't imagine voting for McCain)–Obama seems so smug and sanctimonious–I hope he's not an empty suit, since it looks as though he's going to be the nominee

Mimi DeLa Cruz for OBAMA   March 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

She is good at getting desperate, but not reading intelligence reports.

Ben, Warner Robins, GA   March 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

If I recall, Senator Clinton's NAFTA comments are identical to Senator Obama's so if you are criticizing him be sure to criticize her equally. As for brainwashing, someone has apparently brainwashed some people on the experience factor. Senator Obama has more legislative experience than Senator Clinton with his serving 8 years in Illinois state legislature in addition to his US Senate experience. BTW, specifically what other experience is she touting?
Her years in the White House? How many times has the First Lady woke up at 3 am to answer the red phone?
Her years providing legal services to underserved? Senator Obama has done that also.
What am I missing?

Go Obama.

Fundamental Question   March 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

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

OBAMA 4 LIFE   March 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

Are you kidding me! The NO OBAMA comment is totally junk! Hillary in the white house? I can only imagine what this country would be like after that…..Only God knows who will win….hopefully on the Democratic side its not Hillary, i honestly would rather have John Edwards in the White House over Clinton, he would do more for the country

Bob, Lyons Oregon   March 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

These comments are interesting for sure. Clinton is desparate. I would Hire Barack Obama as our president. He has the qualities I want in the whitehouse. She is down on Hope and change, and implies Hope is a fantasy and a fairy tale. I am insulted that she would imply my hopes and dreams of a United America is not real, and that we don't stand for something good. I think the media is more then fair on their reporting of both candidates, and the reason clinton gets negative media, is because she is a negative candidate. She does not run a positive campaign. Do I want to see her ranting and screaming in the whitehouse for 4 years, no I don't think so. Do I want to see Barack in the whitehouse with his temperment, and his positiveness, and ability to work with others, his experience, his good decisions and choices, YES I DO. Barack does not attack clinton, he responds to her negative comments. She is not about the future, she is about the past, the old ways.

MY VOTE is for BARACK OBAMA.

john   March 3rd, 2008 11:27 am ET

Go obama go!!!

Anne   March 3rd, 2008 11:26 am ET

Hillary
PLEASE go home to NY to your womanizing husband. If you cant handle a marriage, how can you handle our country??!

Mike   March 3rd, 2008 11:26 am ET

When the phone rings we need a person to answer it who is able to make a decision, Obama. NOT Flip Flop Hillary.

TO OHIO & TEXAS   March 3rd, 2008 11:26 am ET

TEAM HILLARY
"it took a Clinton to get the first Bush out of the White House, and it will take another Clinton to get the 2nd Bush out!"

Hillary Clinton 08

P. Cook   March 3rd, 2008 11:25 am ET

If Hillary Clinton had 11 straight victories and was ahead with the delegate count, I wonder would the media and opposing voters ask what could Obama do to win as the nominee? Or would they recommend that he stay in the race? I don't think so!

Experience? Does being a First Lady qualify as experience? Hillary has no more experience than Obama. Check out their records.

To all Obama critics: don't hate, get educated.

jaime   March 3rd, 2008 11:24 am ET

Hillary complained to being the first questioned on the last debate at 9:00 pm and now she states will be the first to answewr a call at 3:00 am

Hard to believe

MR   March 3rd, 2008 11:24 am ET

Obama wants Hillary out of the race before people learn more about his background. He's got lots to hide. His "real" take on NAFTA and his real estate deals are just the beginning……

With so many Republicans showing up to caucus for Obama, I'm wondering if this is the new form of "swift-boating". I think Hilary is the one the Republicans are afraid they can not beat. They will wipe the floor with Obama once people know his background!

AJ   March 3rd, 2008 11:24 am ET

I'm tired of hearing how rough Hillary gets it from the press. Let's say tables were turned, and Obama lost 11 contests in a row. You think they would even consider him a candidate at that point? He would be getting the Huckabee treatment from everyone.

The fact is, she gets a lot, just because of her last name. Stop whining, and if she doesn't sweep him out of the water on Tuesday, drop out.

Vote Obama.

GA Moderate Democrat   March 3rd, 2008 11:24 am ET

Obama is getting desperate because he is afraid that Hillary will stay in the race after March 4. His supporters are not even the core of the party. When the onion is peeled back they are Republicians trying to influence the Democratic race, independents who have never in the past supported the party with a vote or cash, or new voters who most have never worked at a real job in their lives so experience does not matter. Hillary is a major Democratic candidate who is the only candidate that can be counted on to still have the base in November. Howard Dean said on CNN yesterday that the superdelegate rules can not be changed in the middle of the race. Obama wants everything by his rules.. no superdelegates and no count for the FL & MI delegates. So who is desparate?

John from Canada   March 3rd, 2008 11:24 am ET

It's Obama that's getting desperate. The latest Rasmussen poll has Clinton ahead of Obama nationally and McCain opening up a widening lead over Obama in a hypothetical head to head contest.

Slap Stick   March 3rd, 2008 11:24 am ET

Hmm Every since HRC has cried "WOLF" about the media, it is funny how they are now trying to dig up things on OBAMA. What a joke. You can't dig what is not there. this whole thing with the church is funny. He is a member just like any other member. He is not the preacher!!! HOW IGNORANT can people get.

OBAMA 4 LIFE   March 3rd, 2008 11:24 am ET

Hillary just needs to drop out….there is no way on earth that she can end up winning this democratic campaign! If you read this and you are in Ohio or Texas, VOTE OBAMA! I agree with just about every Obama supporter that has written that Hillary can only hurt the democrats. Lets get her out.

Maybe another 4 years Hillary, see ya then

OBAMA 08

Ron, NJ   March 3rd, 2008 11:24 am ET

If you understand the delegates you'll understand that it is impossible for Clinton to get to the convention leading in delegates. It is not arrogant or unreasonable to request clinton leave the race after tomorrow.

Even if she manages to win Texas and Ohio. Look at how many Delegates she wins. That is the barometer. She needs over 100 to overtake Obama and the delegates are just not there between now and the convention to do it.

Concerned Voter   March 3rd, 2008 11:23 am ET

Senator Obama has failed, even after 11 victories to seal the nomination. Even today, he still neck and neck in Texas and Ohio. If he can't bring the Dems together, how can he unite a nation ? Forget the speeches and the movement. Forget your ego. You have not won and it will go to the end.

Marge Hibbing Mn   March 3rd, 2008 11:23 am ET

Goodness so now are we going to blame Hillary for obama's remarks. After all every single time this guy has any thing negative said about him, no matter from where, the crappy butt obama blames Hillary.

Is this what pouty will do if he steals the whitehouse, poke out his lips and blame someone else.

Shelley for Obama   March 3rd, 2008 11:23 am ET

Obama is far from arrogant. He is plain-spoken. He is direct. For the first time in my life I am excited about an election, and I feel that we can make change really happen.
What kind of change could Hillary really bring? Even before her husband was president they have been involved in scandal after scandal, both personal and business-related. How am I to trust her? I respect Bill Clinton for what he accomplished during his presidency, but I am against Hillary taking credit for it. I do not respect his blatant cheating and I absolutely do not respect Hillary for riding her marriage out just so she could slingshot her own political career. Is she the kind of role model we want for our children? I would feel differently if she had divorced Bill and done what was best for her own daughter. I would have had no problem seeing her as a truly strong, independent woman. To me, she represents what this country does not need.
It is time for true change, a fresh perspective, and a strong voice. My vote will go to Barack Obama.

This is Crazy !!   March 3rd, 2008 11:23 am ET

Where's Ross Perot to bring some balance to this?

EFabian   March 3rd, 2008 11:23 am ET

Oh cry me a river Obama. I thought you were a tough guy. I thought you could take the heat which is nothing compared to what Hillary Clinton has endured.

Go Hillary.

laura   March 3rd, 2008 11:22 am ET

Obama is arrogant and a lier. He stands for change and good judgement then why did he buy land from a criminal and why does he have lobbyists working on his campaign???? The only change Obama will give us is change in our pockets!!!!

Having republicans like Hagel or Lugar in Obamas administration is not change, that is Washington on the wrong side. Obamas voting record is not bipartisian, and does not reach across party lines. He is a fake!!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!

K in NH   March 3rd, 2008 11:22 am ET

An alternate title here could've been "Obama Feeling the Pressure." That at least would've been in keeping with the treatment other candidates (not just Clinton) have received in the media since it decided to favor Obama.

I hope Tuesday ISN'T decisive and that the pundits finally give in and say "It's up to the voters. Let's see what THEY say." Then the states that generally don't have a real voice in elections might actually have a chance to feel they can make the difference.

True Democrat   March 3rd, 2008 11:22 am ET

Keep pushing, Obama. We knew the old guard would never give up easily. Keep dealing relentless blows to the enemy everywhere. Your armies stand ready and our flags fly high. We will never surrender. Semper Fi!

Obama 08!!!

Hoowah!!!

jinishans   March 3rd, 2008 11:22 am ET

Obama is the one who's really desperate to win this election even after getting his 1st campaign money from Tony Rezco !

Karen   March 3rd, 2008 11:22 am ET

He's an arrogant jerk.

KW   March 3rd, 2008 11:22 am ET

Is Hillary getting desperate……OR IS OBAMA GETTING SCARED???????

Hillary 08

California Independent   March 3rd, 2008 11:21 am ET

CNN won't post this either. sigh

OK it's official…. here's the quote from the Obama campaign

Goolsbee disputed a section that read: "Noting anxiety among many U.S. domestic audiences about the U.S. economic outlook, Goolsbee candidly acknowledged the protectionist sentiment that has emerged, particularly in the Midwest, during the primary campaign. He cautioned that this messaging should not be taken out of context and should be viewed as more about political positioning than a clear articulation of policy plans."

So the meeting took place. They did discuss NAFTA. I like how the Obama camp uses the negative Republican term 'protectionist.'

Oh well, in Obamaland with Obama rules, you can lie and that's just fine.

Allison, NH   March 3rd, 2008 11:21 am ET

Hillary – go have another beer and start writing your consession speech.

Obama 08′

JA Cook   March 3rd, 2008 11:21 am ET

It's 3AM and a phone is ringing and ringing and ringing in the White House… which Hillary would you want answering it?

Oh, never mind, Bill got it.

pd4hillary   March 3rd, 2008 11:21 am ET

By the way, in this picture, is he trying to part water? Give me a break. Go to church if you want a preacher, keep religion out of our government!

Jill   March 3rd, 2008 11:21 am ET

Barak Obama voted maybe on over 120 votes in the State Senate. He also made a New Years resolution to stop being so "mild", he also just finished paying off his student loans 2 years ago. Frankly, he has NO EXPERIENCE, No Good Judgement, and is NOT ready for the most important job in America. Maybe in another 20 years, he can give it another shot. Unitl then, I hope and pray Hillary will be our next President.
HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT 2008

Dani   March 3rd, 2008 11:20 am ET

I just read the article concerning the Canadian report of Obama's campaign talking to them about NAFTA. First of all, Obama's camp originally denied that they even had any discussions until they just got caught and more importantly, how egregious of Obama and his campaign to discuss their positions with a with foreign governments. Are they trying to undermine our national interests? It's bizarre -

Alex   March 3rd, 2008 11:20 am ET

In reading these comments, it's amazing to me to see those who do not educate themselves before posting a blog.

Those who claim that Obama is arrogant need to take a closer look at Hillary. Had Obama lost 11 straight primaries in a row, he would have been already out of the race. But Hillary? Nah. She feels she's entitled to be the Democratic nominee. I hope tomorrow's primaries tell her otherwise.

Sorry, Florida Democrat who thinks those votes should count–Florida chose to break the rules, and they should suffer the consequences of breaking those rules.

rdierker   March 3rd, 2008 11:20 am ET

Hillary is clearly trying to appeal to supporters with lower intelligence if she thinks this commercial is going to have any effect. I don't live in Ohio or Texas, but if this ad was running in my state I would be insulted. Stop trying to scare the people into voting for you, Bush, oops I mean Clinton. Hillary is ruining whatever legacy Bill might have had.

MARVIN   March 3rd, 2008 11:20 am ET

Hey Barack…I heard that word "DESPERATE" before the New Hampshire Primary. Be very careful…YOU WILL END UP GETTING DESPERATE tomorrow's primary AGAIN

If the momentum is really yours…you can't even get ahead of Hillary in Texas and Ohio…its either…you are losing a little and gaining a little. That is very scary. John Mccain is consistent…

J.K.   March 3rd, 2008 11:20 am ET

Why does the Clinton camp continue to complain about media bias? Here's the scoop. – She needs BLOWOUTS in Texas and Ohio. Not wins. She needs BLOWOUTS. – Yet, that's rarely if ever reported.

pd4hillary   March 3rd, 2008 11:20 am ET

Hillary,
Stay in until the convention, no matter what!!! Don't let Republicans and Independents strategically voting in the open primaries choose our candidate. As this fight has played out, I am even more convinced that you are what the country needs. Of course, given the track record of the Clintons' in the 90's I'm not sure what right-minded Democrat would disagree. Republicans, yes. "Independents" (note quotes), yes, but not Democrats. Look at his record on vouchers, social security, healthcare, etc. These are not core Democratic stances.

NO OBAMA   March 3rd, 2008 11:19 am ET

The only one who is desperate is Oprahbama himself….desperate for a real clue!! He has no real ideas.

Come on Ohio and Texas, vote for Hillary and lets win back the White House with a real leader for the United States.

Go Away Hillary   March 3rd, 2008 11:19 am ET

I have never witnessed so much anger, desperation and bitterness from Hillary's supporters. The women are even starting to get sickening. "Us women got to stick to gether"…that's a bunch of bull crap. As a Black female….I am sick of the sexism complaints. Believe me women have not had to deal with 1/4 of the hate and discrimination that the black race endures. When I walk into an executive meeting, my race becomes a more dominate issue than the fact that I am a female. When I sit in that executive meeting, the white women play into the role with white men that they are their white counter part counter part, ignores the fact that their is another female in the room with them who happens to be black, and they don't give two craps about us females sticking together! The news media and everyone is sickening….poor Hillary, oh my gosh the poor little white woman screaming sexism is facing a loosing streak. Get over it! I guess the reality of a black man being the President has suddenly become more of a reality and the news media is starting to get very nervous. So now they are pro-Hillary. I say let Hilary stay in the race until she spends up every dime of money and until every woman has gotten a chance to cast their votes.

As far as I am concerned Hilary is a racist and her true colors are showing! When she realized she couldn't get the black vote, she played blacks against Hispanics, and now women against everyone! I have to admit, Hillary is very clever…The reality of it is that Hillary male supporters are voting for her because of the hopes that Bill Clinton runs the oval office behind the scene. But Bill is out dated and out of focus and what was good for the 90's is no longer relevant for the 21st century….As for the red phone issue, Hillary got slammed by the Obama's camp and true political analyst when her camp was asked to name ONE instances where she had to make a decision concerning the safety of the country that would validated her "being vetted" statement…They could not name ONE!! So when her supporters talk out the sides of their necks….Name ONE time where she had to aswer the red phone!! That's what I thought..

Charlie   March 3rd, 2008 11:19 am ET

Obama is not desperate, but his confidence does seem to be rubbing salt in the wounds of Clinton and her supporters. He's running a solid campaign, far better than Clinton could do or realize. A huge factor for me personally to vote for Obama is his hiring of Samantha Power as his foreign policy advisor. If you want to talk about strong, brilliant women, Samantha Power is the real deal. Clinton just plays the part.
In general, it seems Clinton supporters hold a similar reluctance to the overall idea of progression as your everyday conservative.

Scott Myers   March 3rd, 2008 11:19 am ET

McCain, Clinton, Obama. Our Choices are chosen for us. Unless we start a real movement in this country we are destined for a collapse of the republic. Who will fight these wars for us? Who will pay our country's debts? Who will protect us at home with our military stretched thin across the world. No one candidate or president can solve these problems only all of us working together. We will eventually not have a choice to act but right now we have that choice. Be true to yourself, and think for yourself. The two party system must end. Let this be the last two party only election. True liberty not fallacy.

Rick   March 3rd, 2008 11:19 am ET

If the tables were turned and Hillary said something like this about Obama, people would be up in arms. He is terribly arrogant. I'm tired of people not being able to attack Obama without people calling it racist. She is being KIND compared to what the GOP will do.

Show some respect people. This is an important race and we gain nothing from the childish statements by some of you Hillary haters. She has accomplished so much more than Obama.

Read her speach about her vote for the war (senate records) and you'll see that she was not voting FOR WAR…she was voting for the ability to put pressure on Hussein. Please do your research people. Do not let simply the American media provide you with your information.

Chanda -Cincinnati   March 3rd, 2008 11:18 am ET

Just me-

HIS arrogance makes you sick? how about the arrogance of a woman who thought the race would be over after Super Tuesday. She had no contingency plan because she was too ARROGANT to believe that anyone would be a formidable foe to her bid for the candidacy. She somehow thinks she is ENTITLED to be president. I wonder what she is going to say when she has to turn around and endorse Barack Obama after he wins? Oh and she will throw her support behind him, if she can get over her ego and realize what is best for the party.

OHIO FOR OBAMA BABY!!!!!

Wake Up   March 3rd, 2008 11:18 am ET

I hope the people of Ohio and Texas were watching the news this morning…..Seems Obama has been lying regarding his views on NAFTA just for political gain.

Go to ABC blog for real news!

kathy   March 3rd, 2008 11:18 am ET

does anyone remember the fact that we have had 8 years of a republican president that continued w/ the big business tax breaks, the suffering economy, the invasion of iraq, etc etc. i am an obama supporter – however resorting to name calling and bashing clinton is not the answer. even though i see not only hillary and her supporters bashing obama and obama supporters bashing hillary we need to stand together whomever wins. i no i for one will not EVER vote for mccain and his 100 year war on iraq.

park more   March 3rd, 2008 11:18 am ET

Too much confident….That's too bad and not good for the country

ohio3/4   March 3rd, 2008 11:18 am ET

I still have no idea what Obama stands for.
If he's not attacking his competition he's borrowing
speeches that worked tremendously 30 years ago on
people too young to know or realize that his words are borrowed.
Obama if you want me to take you seriously you
had better get specific.
I am not a puppet for the media–i know they love you
but you are going to have to give me more than you have.

Belle   March 3rd, 2008 11:17 am ET

Almost laughable….Obama TAKES EVERY OPPORTUNITY to call Hillary "desperate, willing to say or do anything to win the presidency, caters to Old politics, negative campaigning…" And of course, Obama supporters repeat HIS WORDS EXACTLY on line.

Sounds like Mr. Obama might be feeling a little "desperate" to me….

1. He campaigns NEGATIVELY AGAINST CLINTON AND MCCAIN…so much for a "new" kind of politics….

2. He accuses Clinton's AD of FEAR MOUNGERING…then he copies it…so much for "fresh" ideas…

3. He says he wants to DO POLITICS DIFFERENTLY…then does bother to call one single meeting on his subcommittee…so much for "Making a difference"….

4. He keeps harping on about how he was "RIGHT"…so much for "looking" to the future.

5. In his speech YESTERDAY, he told folks in Ohio that he did not talk about policy details because his "supporters" would "rather" hear speeches because details are boring….so much for "revealing" any REAL policy issues.

6. Obama Supporters CHANT about Hope, Change and Yes We Can…yet Obama supporters have written some of the nastiest emails about Clinton….So much for uniting the Democratic Party….

7. So far, Mr. Obama appears great at throwing out smokescreens so he doesn't have to talk about "ANYTHING" of substance.

Nita from Atlanta   March 3rd, 2008 11:17 am ET

I am so over this entire thing….

Just vote and keep it moving. For those of that refer to Obama as being conceited and cocky, remember when Hillary was acting like she was the shoo-in Democratic nominee. She was able to be conceited and cocky when she was ahead in the polls then. So what if he is conceited and cocky now….the man has won 11 contests in a row. You would be the same way if you won 11 contests in row. Gimme a break. Obama and Hillary both have had their ups and downs. Also nobody was complaining when Hillary was getting all the media attention in the beginning as well………or did we all just forget that? When she was the "golden child", she could do no wrong and now that Obama is the "golden child" of the media it is so unfair.

BTW, Joe, if you are so upset with Florida's votes not being counted maybe you should talk to your legislature. They are the ones that voted to go against the rules of the DNC 2 years ago about moving up their primaries. Your legislature is the one who decided that your vote would not count in this Democratic primary, not Obama and not the DNC. Are you forgetting that they all the Democratic candidates also pledged not to campaign or run in FL or MI? Talk to your legislature and let them know they are the ones who screwed you over.

Justin   March 3rd, 2008 11:17 am ET

As for Obama's experience, read his book the Audacity of Hope. If you idiots can appreciate someone with great intellect you will see why he should be our President. He stands up for what is right and unlike Hillary, former Wal-Mart board member, doesn't change his mind on things like NAFTA and the Iraq war.

Her experience didn't help her bring about universal health care.

Her experience didn't help her vote on Iraq.

And someone said earlier that Obama didn't "vote" on the war. Uh, he spoke out against it, in detail. Clinton did have access to information that Obama did not have access to. That information would have shown why not to go to war. Clinton DID NOT READ IT. Therefore, Obama and Clinton knew the same information about the situation prior to going to war and Clinton's experience told her to take the wrong approach.

Clinton is smart, but Obama is smarter. Look at how his so-called inexperience has almost gotten him the nomination against Hillary's so-called "experience".

RS from Califas   March 3rd, 2008 11:17 am ET

i think voters will soon get primary fatigue and will want a nominee soon. if after all the money spent, we see that neither obama or clinton got any touchdowns, dems will start to say, let's wrap this up. all that will be left as far as strategy is negative campaigning, and no one wants to see that. they call it "drawing contrasts" but it effectively give the Reps ammunition on whoever the dem candidate is in Nov. whoever has is behind in the delegate count should signal an exit strategy…that means clinton. she put up a good fight, can tell her donors that she fought hard, but it's time to call it a day. voters don't want to drag this out beyond tuesday.

Dem123   March 3rd, 2008 11:17 am ET

There is only one desperate,arrogant individual in the democratic primary and that is NOT Hillary.He has run a very negative,personal campaign against Hillary but when his records are challenged,his zero experience on anything is brought forth,his double dealings all over come forth others are labeled desperate.Ohio,Texas,Rhode Island and Vermont for Hillary.

Jen   March 3rd, 2008 11:17 am ET

TEXAS AND OHIO, PLEASE GIVE YOUR VOTES TO CLINTON AND STOP OBAMA

Sexism   March 3rd, 2008 11:17 am ET

You people are unbelievable!! I am disgusted that, instead of reporting news, you are reporting more of his campaign rhetoric.

If you want real news, go to abc blogs and you will find the article about his most recent unethical behavior.

Obama lied to the American people and the people of Ohio about Nafta. He played "politics as usual". WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!

lou   March 3rd, 2008 11:17 am ET

Obama is the desperate one. First he jumped on Clinton's AD, saying it's fear bomb (I don't feel that way), then he summoned all his surrogates to call Clinton quit, now he attacks Clinton "desperate".
What does he have to hide?
I support Clinton all the way to convention!

Brenda from TN.   March 3rd, 2008 11:17 am ET

OBAMA is the one out of touch…he wasn,t even in the Senate in 2002 …so how he could have voted against "WAR" as he says he did must be a "MIRACLE"…Obama claims Hillary is silly, out of touch with the people and that only he can united this counry…well forgive me but whatever did the American people do before this UNKNOWN SAVIOR came along????WE NEED AND ONLY CAN CORRECT THIS MESS WERE IN THRU TRUE LEADERSHIP AND KNOWLEDGE LIKE .CLINTON

Stavy   March 3rd, 2008 11:16 am ET

The truth is, if the reverse were true everyone will be asking Obama to step down having lost 11 contest in a row. Hillary is riding on her husband's name and her supporters know that. I was supporting her till I saw the way she cannot even manage her campaign. This was the first task that they both had on an even field and she has proved not to be a good manager. Plus she tried implementing healthcare before and it failed, what will be different now. I like Hillary, but maybe another woman would have done a better job. If she pushes too hard in the face of defeat, she will loose more than this primary, she will look vulnerable for her senate seat. Lets be real democrates, the longer this goes the better it is for Mccain. If Hillary doesn't win big in TX and OH, she should consider stepping aside.

nicholas   March 3rd, 2008 11:16 am ET

Why didn't CNN post the more accurate Clinton ad on Obama not conducting hearings on the war(s)? Obama running his campaign for President is more important then his current elected responsibilities?

When will people get the clue that this man is all show and no go?

NO_MO_CLINTONS in Tokyo   March 3rd, 2008 11:16 am ET

OBAMA SUPPORTERS DON'T WORRY,IN GOD WE TRUST.

TOMORROW SHALL BE THE END OF HILLBILLY CAMPAIGN.

OBAMA O8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LisaMpls   March 3rd, 2008 11:16 am ET

Desperate? An independent Canadian pointed out Obama's latest flub (NAFTA "tough talk" was mere political positioning, according to Obama's senior economic advisor).

American Patriot   March 3rd, 2008 11:16 am ET

BECAUSE all three candidates belong to BOTH.
That means they have sworn an oath of secrecy from you, not to evee r let you know what is going on.

Cheney wasa Director of the CFR

Yet you people vote for them, THEY HAVE TO THINK YOUR IDIOTS< I WOULD AND SO WOULD YOU………

I will not vote for any person that is a member of the CFR or BUILDERBERG GROUP, they do not have our best interest in mind.

THE TCC is being buildt in Texas as wee speak, it will run from Mexico to Canada and the NORTH AMERICAN UNION will be created and your Constitution will be replaced with Corprate Law and your state will lose it's sovernty. Once that is in Place The NEW WORLD ORDER will be in place, with one currency, one religion and one law and one government. THE NEW WORLD ORDER calls for the population of the planet to be REDUCED BY 80%.

You have all been warned

terry   March 3rd, 2008 11:15 am ET

Most of America is desperate to get rid of Hillary.

Tom, Iowa   March 3rd, 2008 11:14 am ET

She is definitely drawing distinctions between herself and Obama.

He's winning and she is not.

one in one million   March 3rd, 2008 11:14 am ET

How about you learn how to spell before posting stupid comments on a blog.

Obama 08!

Marcy,Florida   March 3rd, 2008 11:14 am ET

Have you ever wondered why our gasoline is so high and even going higher? I did some research and found out that it goes back to the 2005 Energy Bill. (H.R.6) Now Obama voted for it and Clinton voted against it. I'm not saying it is his fault. I'm saying he got it wrong. Now Congress have voted on the 2007 Energy Bill. Get ready to kiss your checkbook good bye. NOW for the real comment!! You may side with Obama as far as the war goes. I lived through the Vietnam War. WAR sinks. Yes, I saw my loved ones also go to WAR. However, WE MUST stay our ground in IRAQ and WIN this WAR or we will go done as the terrorists take over all parts of this wonderful country we call HOME OF THE FREE. We are in this war and we can't go back; but, we can win. Clinton and Obama are too liberal. Check their voting records. Actually we don't really have a candidate that really expresses the try views of the American people. However, MCCAIN COMES CLOSE.

gary   March 3rd, 2008 11:14 am ET

His arrogance??? what are you people talking about?? what about this sense of entitlement that HRC carries with her?? what experience does she have?? all she wants to do is get back the WH so she can "fight" the gop…well I am tired of the fighting and the partisanship. If hrc gets elected it guarantees our country of nothing but more political squabling. I want Obama because he wants to change the dialogue in washington. when he speaks of change, that is what he is talking about. Wake up America and stay away from another 4 years of clinton.

CNN, Please Post this...   March 3rd, 2008 11:14 am ET

Senator Obama is not being arrogant, he is just stating facts. If Hillary's supporters would be honest, they would admit that she is making the dems and Americans look bad. …and you all call Obama's supports blind cult-like followers? She is the poster child for old politics, she even admits that she and Senator McCain are "Good Friends".

One more thing, Hillary R. Clinton is the epitome of ARROGANCE! She demeans anyone who would dare disagree that it's her turn to run America. I don't think so, Mrs. Clinton!!! You bigoted Hill supporters only call Barack arrogant because he is a confident, intelligent, black man, as they did in the wretched past by saying, "uppity Nig**". So, stop letting your racist horns show!

All I want to resonate is "Yes We Can" (Si Se Puede)!

Obama '08

ObamaSUPPORTER   March 3rd, 2008 11:14 am ET

People!
How can you not see that Hillary is desperate! How many times she changed her tactics, strategies, and stuff? She even loaned to her own campaign! Normally when she wins she has a very pleasant voice. If she looses she starts crying and women — Only women feel sorry for her and vote for her.
If she wins the nomination democrates will lose in November. Do you really want republicans managing this country for another four yrs?
Hillary is unbelievably desperate. I hope this bickering between these candidates will be over tomorrow.

gabriel   March 3rd, 2008 11:14 am ET

yawn. it really doesn't matter who wins-obama has no experience, big business loves hillary. if you want change- be the change- don't sit around and expect some politician to do it for you. that's democracy. grow up.

We are not stupid CNN   March 3rd, 2008 11:13 am ET

Hey, CNN unlike you may think we have noticed the bait and switch tactic you have decided to run after Hillary's whining at the debate. You have been instrumental in helping Hillary spin off the 11 straight losses thus far therefore keeping her in when she should have been out long time ago! People aren't that gullible CNN and for the sake of the Democratice Party please don't try and spin this Tuesday's result if it does not go Hillary's way to keep her in. Help her bow out if anything.

Dr. Feelgood (In MA)   March 3rd, 2008 11:13 am ET

It's 3 am and the phone rings…. Obama is out campaigning for the next round. More of the same ole nothing from Obama. Does he actually DO anything, or just talk. Me thinks it's the latter.

Harrison   March 3rd, 2008 11:13 am ET

obama is purely qualified for the top job in USA compared to Hillary.
She is much desperate for job the job she should go and rest with former president BILL CLINTON(HUSBAND)
THIS IS NOT FAMILY AFFAIR BUT GREAT JOB FOR THE ECONOMY

Rod from Texas   March 3rd, 2008 11:13 am ET

I did some research on both Hillary and Obama and based on the voting and the time invested it sure looks like Obama has more executive experience when you add up his state and federal experience. At this point I have concluded that being first lady is not executive experience because sure she met some people but as a wife. Not as the President. The day 1 garbage that she repeats over and over again is not correct. Neither one of them will be ready day 1 but they both have impressive credentials and clearly could be President. I think the people of America have spoken for Obama and dismissing his turn outs as religious zeal is stupid since obviously many respected intelligent people are backing him. I do buy in to the idea that even if we don't necessarily agree at least he will respresent why he believes we should take action in the ways he will go and I also believe that he is more patriotic than even many of the people who are commenting here. When someone motivates and inspires the people they certainly have to buy into it but they also have to get something for what they buy into. If Obama doesn't get the job done he will only have 4 years but just imagine how incredible those 4 years could possibly be if he delivers.
Hope and optimism do not have to be dead and you don't have to have your head in the clouds to believe and have faith for better and for America to be truly great again. We all love our country. If you don't you can leave. You have choice thanks to the freedoms that we enjoy. Obama is a patriot and I am Proud to support him in his path to the Presidency.

bora   March 3rd, 2008 11:13 am ET

Obama and the democratic party is really starting to annoy me. Hillary still has strong support so I don't think they should force her out of the race. And I'm not gonna vote for Obama if he gets nominated. I'd rather vote for McCain than Obama. McCain is not that bad, and Obama promises all these abstract things, who knows what he'll actually do.

Jen   March 3rd, 2008 11:13 am ET

DESPERATE, DISHONEST, DEMOLISHED, DEMONISED, DOOMED
DISENCHANTED, DERALICT ON HER TAX DUES, DELUSIONAL, DEFEATED DEMOCRAT.

BYE BYE OBAMA.

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT

Desperate?!   March 3rd, 2008 11:13 am ET

Obama, Obama, Obama…

With all that money spent and all those speeches. Not to mention all the media bias, you should be enjoying a cocktail waiting in the wings; Sounds like your scared again. Don't worry HILLARY not going to get ya. Not today – but tomorrow!

Go Hillary!

VA   March 3rd, 2008 11:13 am ET

THERE IS NOT ONE OF US THAT WOULD NOT DEFEND OURSELFS IF ATTACKED…QUESTION IS…WHO STARTED THE ATTACKS…WHO STARTED THE NEGATIVITY AND YES IT IS OUT OF DESPERATION THAT WE DO THIS TYPE OF THING…
NOW WHO WAS IT AGAIN…THAT STARTED THE NEGATIVE BALL ROLLING…YOU GOT IT…HILLARY/BILLARY YES, HILLARY IS A SMART WOMEN..SHE JUST HAS NO COMMON SENSE.

Bill Persons   March 3rd, 2008 11:13 am ET

Hopefully the voters of Alabama read the reports from OBAMA,
trashing the Air Force decision to give the airplane contract to EADS.

len   March 3rd, 2008 11:12 am ET

Pro: Obama is the next Abraham Lincoln.
Anti: Following Lincoln's election, the Civil War began.

Pro: Obama is the next JFK.
Anti: Following JFK's election, the most divisive violent decade since the Civil War began.

Change has to be to a goal, not for it's own sake. Movements do not equal progress. Polarities are not resolved; they are managed.

We've had lots of movements. We need a competent executive.

Barry   March 3rd, 2008 11:12 am ET

Hillary has the support she has because of her name. Or should I say her husband's name. You think Hillary Rodham would garner as many votes? You don't think many flock to her because of her husband's time in the White House? She's a hanger-on, who would have left Bill had he not been the president and not a stepping stone to her own desperate attempt at being a president.

Obama was right, she takes credit for all the perceived positives that Bill accomplished, yet when it's something unpopular (NAFTA) she says she was pretty much maybe sort of in the background, quietly against it.

Uh Huh. Ladies, a female president will come along, just not this time.

Xanadu   March 3rd, 2008 11:12 am ET

If living in the White house meant something, you would think that GWB would have world leader par excellence in his second term.
Would't you ???

Jen   March 3rd, 2008 11:12 am ET

GO HILLARY, GO HILLARY, GO HILLARY, GO HILLARY, GO HILLARY,

HILLARY IS THE NEXT PRESIDENT – I WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT HER NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS ON TUESDAY

OBAMA CANNOT GET 2,020 DELEGATES.

THEY SHOULD COUNT MICHIGAN AND FLORIDA FOR HILLARY.

Sam Texas   March 3rd, 2008 11:12 am ET

Only Obama will unite this country – democrats, republicans and independents alike so that we can get things done! Clinton is counting on fighting the republicans. Infighting is the reason nothing significant has been achieved in the last 7 years. Do you guys want more of the same! I don't think so!! Then vote Obama all the war and solve this political ulcer!

Angelica11   March 3rd, 2008 11:12 am ET

If Hillary does not get nomination, then
New Jersey, Ohio , Florida, Pennsylvania go to Maccain
in Nov 08

Real Change   March 3rd, 2008 11:12 am ET

Hilliarys only 3:00 moment was whether to serve chicken or fish for a state dinner. It is so obvious to anyone that she is desperate to get anything to stick. She has no real experience at all. The voters are smarter than she thinks. I was once a supporter of the Clintons but they are helping to smear politics even further. Texas will show her the door.
Obama'08

Golden Chica   March 3rd, 2008 11:11 am ET

To all Ohio and Texas voters: Put an end to this Obama mania tomorrow early in the morning so we stop this craziness. We can't let the media decide who the nominee is. Let's show them that we have a mind of our own and good judgment and vote for the best qualified candidate. Hillary, the first best qualified female president.

LisaMpls   March 3rd, 2008 11:11 am ET

"Nick —- Obama wins College Educated voters, while Clinton wins (although that is changing) non college educated voters. Although it is possible that college educated voters are more ingnorant of the world than those who don't go to college, I find that to be unlikely." – Jeff

Jeff, the people who need a president more than anyone (the people who can't afford health care, can't pay their mortgages, CAN'T AFFORD COLLEGE, etc.) are voting more for Hillary. We need to START LISTENING TO THEM, the people who the government so often ignores.

Hillary 08

kd   March 3rd, 2008 11:11 am ET

and what was said to the the Canadians??????? It's about time the news started telling the truth about Obama and his behind the scenes stuff I hope the people of Ohio, Vermont, Rhode Island and Texas are watching and make the right choice

Desparate sound's more like he just like the rest, will only tell us what we want to hear and see. HMMMMMM….. Oh yeah and don't forget the guy who donated money to Obama in his home state, jury selection stated today. He's no different. He just hasn't been an elected into office long enough to have cover-up, lie, cheated like the rest. Please America see throw his speeches and realize he is just like the rest. They all what change till they get in office.

KD
Fort Worth, Texas

Sal in Phoenix   March 3rd, 2008 11:11 am ET

Sounds like alittle distraction tactic to get people's minds off of the Rezko trial…It's just a matter of time before everyone will learn the extent of Obama's involvement with this criminal…I hope it's not too late…

John Lane   March 3rd, 2008 11:11 am ET

What foreign policy experience does SHE have? Who the heck is she to tout her foreign policy experience? She has none. So, be quiet, Hillary, you're just making yourself look stupid. Actually worse than that, you're doing some harm to your party, because McCain will throw the same (false) accusations at Obama in the fall, and some people will be swayed by them.

Vera Clow   March 3rd, 2008 11:10 am ET

The phone ringing at 3am in morning.I would want Obama to answer it as it took Hillary 6 rings before she answerd hers Obama only took 4 rings.,I am from Canada but I am watching with great interest. GO OBAMA !!

Alex Smith NC   March 3rd, 2008 11:10 am ET

Is anyone else sick of Obama? Please if anyone seems despreate it is you. The media is eating him up, and he says that Hillary needs to quit, why? I will not bevoting for Obama if Hillary does quit. Want to fix the problem then look in the mirror, but make sure the mirror sees what you want it too, or you may start whinning and Hillary won't be there to give you the right answer. SNL has it soooooo right!

Jose   March 3rd, 2008 11:10 am ET

Hillary is desperate because she's attacking Obama? By that logic, Obama has been nothing BUT desperate. He consistently attacks Hillary first. That is a fact.

mep   March 3rd, 2008 11:10 am ET

To all you Hillary Haters, and there are so many of you….Why don't you just wait till March 5 before you count her down and out..

hms   March 3rd, 2008 11:10 am ET

Now who is playing silly politics?? Obama why don't you stick to the issues… Practise what you preach…

Your lack of respect for your opponent has shown at every corner…. Calling her "likable enough", "whining", and now "desperate"

I am glad when Clinton is putting the pressure, your true colors are showing…

Hillary has Multiple Personalities   March 3rd, 2008 11:10 am ET

How can Obama's arrogance make you sick, when you have a bobble-head lying through her teeth.

Clinton WILL ignor the call – "Oh, that must be for Bill".

PA   March 3rd, 2008 11:10 am ET

I don't understand how Barack Obama can tout his good decision making skills in terms of foreign policy when he has not held a single substantive meeting about NATO and Afghanistan because he is chasing the Presidency. Campaigning is not any excuse to shirk his job responsibilities–especially in a country where our armed forces are engaged and dying. Doesn't he care about them? How can he be trusted as our Commander-in-Chief and to set our foreign policy agenda with the sort of example/track record? Apparently he believes promoting himself is more important?

Becky Backstrom   March 3rd, 2008 11:10 am ET

Now…now…now Obama…I think you are running desparte as you have from your beginning…Lobyist and Rizko's money paid for your senate campaign along with using Opra's notoriety to help the sales of your book…rhetoric…still rhetoric.

All black…no whites aloud in your church of 20 years. with the home page stating: "your allegence is to your mother-country, "Africa 1st"!
Why do'nt you answer to your broken promises or promises you wont keep…Public Funding..you're double standards are so apparent that I find you disturbing. I am 50, you are 47 not old enough to have seen JFK nor MLK, grant you may have studied these figures and you're advisors have put you all together…you are a puppet for all what you and your affiliations stand for!

Hillary holds the most trusworthy ideals and capabilities…Go Hillary!
We all love you!

Leah, PA   March 3rd, 2008 11:09 am ET

Why didn't Obama quit after Super Tuesday?
He lost big states like CA, NY, NJ… and not to mention, Kennedy's backyard, MA.

Also why did Obama send out direct mails of false attacks in OH? That looks pretty desperate to me.

simple thought ?   March 3rd, 2008 11:09 am ET

she who laughs last may have the last laugh?

American Patriot   March 3rd, 2008 11:09 am ET

Can any of you answer a question if your not to scared, and post it here.

Who is THE BUILDERBERG GROUP?/?

WHO AND WHAT IS THE CFR????

Iowan for CLINTON   March 3rd, 2008 11:09 am ET

He can't even use proper English usage!

"…she has got a little desperate"

I don't have a degree from Harvard, but I know the proper usage would be "has GOTTEN". Duh.

I'm so tired of Obummer's arrogance and cockiness – HAVEN'T WE HAD 7 YEARS OF THIS ALREADY?!?!

TEXAS & OHIO – DELIVER SOLUTIONS! DELIVER CLINTON!!!!

Shelby08   March 3rd, 2008 11:09 am ET

CNN It would be nice if your monitors posted one of my comments.

YES ! I SUPPORT HILLARY CLINTON. You don't see Hillary supporters suggesting that Obama drop out if he loses Texas and Ohio. By the way he would most likely then lose Pennsylvania in April. Calling Clinton desperate is not taking the high road. Attacking her vote on Iraq when you weren't in the position to vote on the issue at the time and have voted to continue financial support for the war isn't taking the high road. Telling the voters in Ohio that you hold one position on NAFTA while the Canadian Government summarizes your position on NAFTA totally differently based on your conversations with their representatives reveals you as the same old politician that you claim you are not.. Wake Up America!!!

Justin   March 3rd, 2008 11:08 am ET

Nice to see most anti-Obama comments are based on the false and misleading negative ads by Hillary Clinton's campaign. Two democrats are running for office. She is playing on George Bush's strategy of divide and conquer. Unfortunately, she is so bent on becoming President that she is dividing the party.

I would not be suprised if when she dropped out, she ran as an independant. Not only is she not going down without a fight, she's willing to destroy Obama's image just to get it done; a man that does not accept money from lobbyists like she does, and does not throw the first punch in negative attacks.

By the way Hillary supporters, if she's so "experienced", why is the race in the state that it's in? I figured if she was so experienced she'd have captured the nomination by now. And if Obama's lack of experience is so much, why is he winning? Why is he not only the front-runner but is winning in polls against McCain while Hillary loses them? Think about it. She's not running for you, she's running for herself.

MJ - San Antonio, TX   March 3rd, 2008 11:08 am ET

I too say that Hillary is "VERY DESPERATE" and saying trash. But once again proving she is not one to lead our country.

lou   March 3rd, 2008 11:08 am ET

Wow, Obama just torn off his mask and viciously attack Clinton now!!!
This is hope, change that Obamamania want?

Myles   March 3rd, 2008 11:08 am ET

For Obama to use something he didn't have to "show courage" to vote on, is very cowardly. This is his campaign though. Talk tough on things he had nothing to do with, and talk nothing about how he's done NOTHING during his time in Illinois and in D.C. This is a man of rhetoric, not action. What a joke that Democrats are falling for his Bush 2000 Redux campaign. The man with no experience, who has an insider life, yet claims they will change D.C. Nice to see the hypocrisy in the Democratic party. Bash Bush for no experience, but, then vote for Obama, the same candidate, eight years later. God, what is my party doing?

Charlotte   March 3rd, 2008 11:08 am ET

Obama -bots will no doubt try to find any fault they can. Obama is not the right person to be President. His claim to fame, "I was against the war." Oh wait, I wasn't sure when I was supporting Kerry. I think Al Qaeda in Afghanastan was the real threat, why I did not hold any meetings while chairing that committee, well I have been too busy campaigning for President for the past two years. The most important thing for me, is to be President. I will change the way Washington works. Every committee will be in name only. I will eliminate the Sec. of State position and meet with all foreign leaders, friends and foes. We must meet with the Canadians behind closed doors and tell them my words on NAFTA are just words to win votes. Change you can count on, yes you can???

Moe, NY   March 3rd, 2008 11:08 am ET

In my opinion, Obama is an empty suit. I wonder how he would have voted on the Iraq situation given the lies told to all Americans by the Bush administration. The current politicans, both Democrats and Republicans voted on the Iraq invasion based on what they were told by the Bush administration and they had no way of knowing they were being lied to at the time. At least Clinton and the other politicans who voted on the invasion took a stand that they thought was in the best interest of American citizens. I wonder how Obama would have voted? I, also, wonder if he would even have bothered to show up to vote? Getting a bit tired of Obama's rhetoric. When all is said and done Obama….actions speak louder than words!

Do the right thing   March 3rd, 2008 11:08 am ET

Obama is a plagiarist, a liar and a thief ; he stole the economic plans and policies of Hillary and make it his own. The man is an empty suit. People who uses common sense, knew Obama is another George Bush if the American people are fool enough to vote for him. An obama nomination is a sure win for the Republican Party in November.

Anonymous   March 3rd, 2008 11:08 am ET

OBAMA IS NOT THE DESPERATE ONE TO ANY WHO THINK SO> ITS NOT HIS FAULT that SO MANY PEOPLE BELEIVE IN HIM>>>>> HELLO HILLARY IS DESPERATE>>>> 11 STRAIGHT LOSSES? poor BILLaRY>>>>>> THIS IS HER LAST STAnD AND IF She DOES WIN THESSE pRimARIes AND ENDS Up winnIN GHTE ELECTIONS BECAUSE SHE ONLY WON LIKE !@ POPULAR STATES @ LIKE @$ LOSSES ILL BE UPSET> AND MCCAIN JUST GET OUT THE RACE

Hillary has Multiple Personalities   March 3rd, 2008 11:08 am ET

Just think – her honesty is based on conditions. 'I'll allow you to see my tax information – if – I get the nomintation.' That's because once she has the nomination – there is nothing you you can do.

Alex P   March 3rd, 2008 11:08 am ET

I dislike him more every single day. He won't get my vote no matter who he's running against. I encourage all true Democrats who realize sometimes electing the right candidate means making the hard decision and not voting by party.

Seriously, anyone, anyone is better than Obama.

LisaMpls   March 3rd, 2008 11:07 am ET

I would say she is anything but desperate, Senator Obama. Name-calling and negative characterizations get us nowhere. Not going negative…taking the high road…sure!!!

The polls are starting to turn for Hillary. She beats McCain by 11 points in NJ, Obama LOSES by 2 points. Obama LOSES by 3 more points to McCain in TX. Hillary up in OH and RI. Obama barely up or tied in TX. Why would she drop out now? Her hard work and the hard work of her campaign and the millions upon millions of people who support her is starting to kick in. We fight for her so that she can continue to fight for us!!!

In case anyone’s interested, Hillary will be on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart tonight.

Hillary 08!!!!!

toby   March 3rd, 2008 11:07 am ET

If the media wasnt drinking his KOOLAID they would have called him on his only answer for good judgement . Please running for state senate in 2002 media do your job. Clinton is not desparate she just doing the media job for them. Pointing out were he's weak. NAFTA etc….

Phil   March 3rd, 2008 11:06 am ET

Can any Hillary supporters say anything besides the same crap she spews? 35 years of experience? So I guess if my kids come to work with me everyday and I leave my job that somehow makes them qualified to take my place. The truth is Hillary's experience (and BIll) is the reason she's losing. Her "I'm a fighter" line doesnt bode well for her either. We dont need another person in office who will fight with the opposition and get absolutely nothing accomplished. We need someone who actually has a chance to get something done. Besides his ability to be a unifier, their positions are about the same. Plus he doesnt have the record of fighting and poor decisions that she does. It would be harder for the Republicans to defeat him, and he brings people together not divide them. Save Bill's remarks in South Carolina, she would still have the African American vote. Save her arrogance, she might have run a better campaign and not spent all her money before Super Tuesday. Hillary Supporters get a clue! Do your own research and stop repeating HER rhetoric. Now that she's losing all she does is whine. Its getting old, and she's ruining her chances of a follow up in 2012 if Barack did happen to lose. We Democrats need to unify behind a capable candidate.

GOBAMA 08

rastarr   March 3rd, 2008 11:06 am ET

OBAMA is absolutely right biliary is so defeated because she didn't set her campaign trail for after super tues. im so mad that everyone calls him arrogant when she failed to look towards the future because she expected to automatically win… OBAMA is right she is desperate she seems to be the one to have the rove play book and how can she continue to complain about media bias after shes losing because when she was ahead 20 points she was all that was talked about and what about sen. Edwards he wasn't crying…. She wonts to be president but she complains wayyyyy to mucccccch for me…. OBAMA needs to win Texas and Ohio so he can rightfully beat McCain…… he is new with NO baggage and cheating spouses…. HE may be young but he is truly intelligent and no one can say that isn't so … He is beating a vet at her own game… so is it experience or Judgment? biliary seems desperate because she is losing at her own game..
and if Obama is feeling heat im glad because i know he can handle it.. but what about Hilary? There is so much dirt on her ….. she just isnt ready she has too many ties to her husband…. ( everyone knows his colors) like i was saying THE MESSAGE WILL SOON BE IN EVERY HISTORY BOOK BARACK OBAMA FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES…

Baker   March 3rd, 2008 11:06 am ET

The republicans want this to go on so they can win in November. Hillary can not win 2008. She will not even release her tax information now Obama has not push this but you better believe the Republicans will. Hillary and Bill have so many negative things in their past. They want Hillary to win so McCain can win.

Janet   March 3rd, 2008 11:05 am ET

The only thing Hillary would do at that time of the morning is be pissed off because Bill is out carousing.

Ricardo Velasco from PR   March 3rd, 2008 11:05 am ET

If Hillary Clinton loses eitherTexas or Ohio she should drop out of the presidential race. There is no way her message of "experience" is going to have a bigger impact than the message of "change". Hillary supprtter, I ask you if experience is the most important factor in this election campaing, why is it that the two candidates with the least experience are still standing? Joe Biden, Chris Dodd and Bill Richardson to name a few have FAR MORE experience and qualification than either Hillary of Obama to be in the WH and where are they now. So is NOT ENTIRELY ABOUT EXPERIENCE, YOU HAVE TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT WHO CAN INSPIRE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO UNITE AN FIGHT FOR A COMMON PURPOSE: AMERICA. And that is Barack Obama. Hillary Clinton dont inspire people to work for America, Barack Does. Thats not the kind of president the US needs.

Ohio Democrat   March 3rd, 2008 11:05 am ET

I just cannot believe people are not tired of cocky and arrogance in the white house. After tomorrow the Obamanites will calm down. Texas and Ohio are going to stand up for Hillary.

Jon, Lantana   March 3rd, 2008 11:05 am ET

Its a double edged sword apparently. Obama from the get-go of this campaign has slandered Hillary by claiming she is negative, divisive and nasty FROM THE BEGINNING. What has happened is that no one sees that as a tactic. He is negative and nasty under the radar and it influences people to believe he is taking a moral high =-ground when in fact its stealth fighting. Desparation is making false remarks in a debate on something and telling Canada not to take any offense or notion to his remarks and they are just rhetoric. One thing is for definite sure….OBAMA is just as divisive as CLINTON. Obama will not win if he gets the nomination. He has gotten too much support from republicans and independents that will vote for MCCAIN in the General Election. If Obama wins the nom then the REPUBLICAN tactics have one once again to get a DEMOCRATIC candidate who cant compete in the big leagues. HIs legislative record is full of missing key votes because he is on vacation, voting present instead of no on key votes because he didnt like it but didnt want to appear against it, and his leadership abilities have already been tested with the subcommittee he leads and as of yet has yet to convene or lead this committee on one single subject. Do we want a leader who is too busy with his personal agendas to answer the phone and actually make the hard decisions when it is time and not simple "present". If Obama wins I will NOT vote. I certainly wont vote republican and I certainly wont vote for the most liberal democrat who got the nomination through falsety and republican backed support.

George from Minneapolis   March 3rd, 2008 11:05 am ET

The phone rang at 3am and Hillary gave the wrong answer. She blew her chance when she voted for war.

End of subject.

Lamps   March 3rd, 2008 11:05 am ET

Its safe to say that i will NEVER vote for Obama.

Hill08

Anonymous   March 3rd, 2008 11:05 am ET

"Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wants us out of Iraq" someone stated above.

Now, as per Obama the US leaves, Iran goes into Iraq, Al Quaeda gets established (as of Obama it isnt), then we go back into Iraq to fight Al Queda. That sounds like a sure winner to me. Clean it up first. Then leave.

No to Obama. He will be the democrats Bush!

Paul   March 3rd, 2008 11:04 am ET

You really don't know what is going to happen until the president actually takes office. All we have to rely on is what is in the candidates past. For that, Clinton did vote yes on invading Iraq, Obama did not.

Isahaq Hashi   March 3rd, 2008 11:04 am ET

Hey, Hillary, may you please go and rest in your house. DO NOT Hurt Democrats. We diverted our attention to Obama. Please and Please conclude your campaign in Ohio and Texas. and Let us go and support our intelligent boy Obama to lead this world.

Oh, maybe you are fit to be the Vice president.

OBAMA let us keep and lead this world with UNIQUE and intelligent mind. Change this world we are beleiving you and our selves to make this world different. where the foes and friends become true friends.

Third voice   March 3rd, 2008 11:04 am ET

An an independent, I'll never vote for Clinton. If she is nominated, i'll support McCain.

Bill   March 3rd, 2008 11:04 am ET

Clinton Democratic acceptance speech:

I would really like to recognize Barak Obama for running such a phenomenal campaign. He has inspired and motivated many thousands of Americans who heretofore were not involved in our political process, to realize that they do have a stake in the direction this great country of ours takes. I would now like to invite all of these delusional Americans to support me for President of the United States!

Jenny, Rio Vista, CA   March 3rd, 2008 11:04 am ET

OK Hilary supporters. What foreign affairs experience does Clinton have?

I think I would rather vote for a candidate that the leader of the Intelligence committee endorses.

norb   March 3rd, 2008 11:04 am ET

Obama in his last speech. Look into my eyes. You're getting sleepy, very, very sleepy………………………

Janel, St. Paul, MN   March 3rd, 2008 11:03 am ET

I only wish Senator Clinton would stop all her shrieking and do what many voters have requested – release her tax records and her White House years records, as well.

She "kinda" promised she would do this. . .but guess they haven't had enough time to clean them up.

Sad.

citizen   March 3rd, 2008 11:03 am ET

Obama Lovers,

Stay tuned for suprises that are on the way!

Dawn   March 3rd, 2008 11:03 am ET

Hillary supporters…why do you want her as President? Is it because you believe in the democratic platform and you think she is the one to make it happen? If that's true, then what you need to realize is that she has an uphill battle here. It doesn't matter what the press reports, she is losing this primary. So, what you may very well be left with is the choice between Obama and another republican in office. If we divide like this then we will just give McCain a better chance of winning in November. Stand up for what you believe in and not just who you believe in. Their messages are the same…their approach is completely different. Obviously, his approach is working better.

Stop the Hate
Obama 08

Cecil   March 3rd, 2008 11:02 am ET

Hello America; before she voted.

I can't beleive that Sen. Clinton didn't read the National Intelligence Estimate on Iraq before she voted in 2002 to authorize the president to use military force against Saddam Hussein.
Very poor Judgement!

She had time to read it, but choose the lazy way out. 'Just Brief Me" What if this was a vote to drop an atom bomb at a later date.
Just Brief Me, I would hope not.

What a great leader she would make. Doesn't bother to read the important stuff. Then says President Bush lied about the Report. When did she read it.

I think this is very shameful.

Obama 08

Illinois   March 3rd, 2008 11:02 am ET

If the Obama camp was so sure about Barack winning this thing, they would not be so upset that Hillary has not opted out of the race yet. It's going to be very interesting to see what happens in tomorrow's primaries. These primaries are not going to go in Barack's favor, though his campaign has tried to paint it as though they will. Talk about desperate.

Anonymous   March 3rd, 2008 11:02 am ET

fear that as long as she wins one of the two states tomorrow (i.e. Ohio, since she's beating Obama in the polls), that she'll still drag this out and make it worse for either candidate come the general election in November.

Question for everyone……
Will the Hillary supporters concede to Obama if she doesn't win both, when almost every analyst says she must when both and several party members will probably ask her to step aside if she doesn't, or will they be soar and continue pushing; despite it hurting a party that much obviously heal and prepare soon for November?

Miley   March 3rd, 2008 11:02 am ET

As supporters of the Clintons, I am so saddened by how low they are willing to stoop to get what she wants. She cant win, what is the point of this, it's only destroying the democratic party and making her look pathetic in the process.

Jack Robertson   March 3rd, 2008 11:02 am ET

As 'proof' of her 'experience' in dealing with foreign affairs, Mrs. Clinton often points to the numerous contacts that she made with foreign leaders during her days as 'first lady' in the White House. At best, this suggests that her 'foreign affairs' experience is largely peripheral, a by-product of her role as glorified White House hostess. Being a presidential spouse is no more qualifies one as a foreign policy expert than being a corporate spouse gives on the credentials to make major business decisions.

carlos   March 3rd, 2008 11:02 am ET

Obama is the desperate one, hes the one thats always talking trash about Hillary. He just talks but watch if he does become president, hopefully he doesnt, lets see if all the things he talked if he keeps his word.

CLINTON '08

Rosemary Storaska   March 3rd, 2008 11:02 am ET

Obama is only showing that he cannot discuss anything of "substance" and this is further indication of the "rhetoric" that is not his trademark. Ont thing this primary process has shown is that the Democratic Party is now split forever and millions will NOT heed the call to "unify" under Obama. There will be a major block of "No Confidence" voting in favor of McCain as we will have to again choose experience (especially in national security). The press has been extremely bias, this country has proven its sexism and its time for many with foresight to use the power of their vote.
Where is the press over Obama's connection to Resko? Obama has a history of riding money and influence to get where he has to go? This time it will be back to his Senate Seat for 4 years of seasoning.

SID FROM NEW YORK   March 3rd, 2008 11:02 am ET

HILLIARY HAS LOST 11 CONTEST IN A ROW…

IF THAT WAS OBAMA EVEERYONE WOULD BE ASKING HIM TO GET OUT OF THE RACE..

HILLIARY DID NOT READ the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE estimate on IRAQ… HOW DOES SHE SLEEP AT NIGHT KNOWING THAT YOU HELP MARCH THOUSANDS OF MEN AND WOMEN,AMERICAN AND IRAQI TO THERE DEATHS. AND YOU SHE DID NOT AT LEAST TAKE A NIGHT AND READ ALL THE INTEL?

SOUNDS VERY UNAMERICAN TO ME…THE PHONE IS RINGING AND ITS AMERICA TELLING YOU TO GET OUT AND STOP YOUR LUST FOR POWER HILLBILL…NO MORE CLINTONS NO MORE BUSH

OBAMA 08

Obama all the way...   March 3rd, 2008 11:02 am ET

Having tea and crumpets or shopping with a foreign leaders spouse does not give you experience in Foreign Policy!! That ad was just more FEAR mongering!!!

I'd say go back to NY…but I am from NY and I don't want her back!!! Never wanted her here in the first place. Go back to Arkansas!!!

GOBAMA!!!!

cindy barjak   March 3rd, 2008 11:01 am ET

Please watch this video of HRC speaking to Code Pink the night before the invasion of Iraq. If you can still vote for her after you watch this then there is nothing anyone can say to you.

She begins speaking at 6:03

Search for "Hillary Clinton on Iraq March 6, 2003 w/video

Martin in PA   March 3rd, 2008 11:01 am ET

I see references to "King Obama" and "Obama's arrogance". Are you KIDDING me??? If anything, Senator Obama is the far more humble of the two candidates. He's a consensus builder and a listener.

HRC, on the other hand, is the truly arrogant one of the two. She's an authoritarian and a polarizer, who's "my way or the highway" attitude will sink the USA further into the ditch that GWB (another arrogant one) has already dug us.

I am going to : Vote for change… Vote for integrity…. Vote for sincerity… Vote for intelligence… Vote for the American People… Vote for Obama!!!

Lawrence - Virginia Beach, VA   March 3rd, 2008 11:01 am ET

A candidate will run the office as they run their campaigns. Hillary's campaign is a total joke, $1300 on donuts alone in January. She has been privileged all of her life and knows nothing about struggling financially. At least Bill struggled, she's clueless. Let's end it tomm Ohio and Texas. In closing, if she's so trustworthy why not make your records (WH and taxes) public?

Joelle, Racine, WI   March 3rd, 2008 11:00 am ET

And all this from a (1) issue candidate: "She voted to authorize the war."(?)

Mr. Obama you should simply quit… you will ruin the Democratic Party, which you have gone a long way toward doing already, and you will destroy America…

Getting Tired   March 3rd, 2008 11:00 am ET

This was exciting – ONCE. Now, I just want it over. I was very proud of the campaigns that Senator Clinton and Senator Obama were running. Now, I am not and I am just tired of it all and want the Democratic nominee selected so that we can focus on November. We simple can't afford for this to drag on too much longer. The Republicans are focused on November and keeping a Republican in the White House. The longer this drags on the better those chances will be.

Kathy   March 3rd, 2008 10:59 am ET

Amy, don't forget that Clinton had all of those files and papers that Obama didn't…. BUT SHE COULDN'T BE BOTHERED TO READ THEM.

I'm not a single-issue voter either, but that contrast speaks volumes and is not limited to one issue. The war was popular at that time and Obama stood up and said no and articulated his reasons why it was wiser in the long-term to go against what was momentarily popular. And he was right. Clinton, on the other hand, demonstrated that she is willing to send American men and women into combat without educating herself about the fact. That is not only a terrible lapse in judgment, that is a DISGRACE. I can't fathom how ANYONE would CONSIDER voting for someone who would do that. And it's obvious to me why she voted the way she did. It wasn't issues, it wasn't beliefs. It was grooming herself for a future presidential run and she thought she needed to make the popular war choice to look strong and beef up her commander in chief credentials.

Shame on Hillary Clinton.

Anthony in Florida   March 3rd, 2008 10:59 am ET

B O = Barack Obama & B O = Body Odor

Either way you look at it, they both STINK!

Anonymous   March 3rd, 2008 10:59 am ET

Mr. Obama: Did not know if you notice Ms. Clinton's telephone add. She talks about the "Red Phone" and at the end she is on a "White Phone" "Did she pick the wrong phone up"..

Kyle   March 3rd, 2008 10:59 am ET

I have one simple question to Barack Obama. Would you still be in the race after 11 losses ? Probably not. you will be back home with your wife and kids.

Hillary Clinton presents the struggles of daily life, that nothing goes as planned. That things are bad and one needs to adjust to them, that one needs to adapt to the changes (bring new people to the campaign team).

Thats what we need in a leader, a sense of things, an ability to fight the odds, and an insight on how to handle things.

Obama is not bad, but he is definitely not good at the moment. I would vote for him at 2016. Then we will know the true Obama, how many issues he backed, his back room dealings and many others.

The reason why you hate Hillary is because you know so much about her, the reason why you love Obama is because you know nothing about him.

Hillary Rules.

Hillary / Edwards 08

Mike in IL   March 3rd, 2008 10:59 am ET

After today with Tony Rezko going to court Hillary has to continue… I can't wait to hear Obama's spin on this story… CNN should run this story front and center… Clinton will finally get her justice about all of the pampering Obama is getting!!!

king from toronto   March 3rd, 2008 10:59 am ET

yes KW! we saw the news,an we anticipate moves like this.they will do whatever it takes to stop an african amearican from becoming president.so it dose'nt phase us one bit.the people has spoken.deal with it.obama 08

glenda   March 3rd, 2008 10:59 am ET

Here's something to ponder. Apart from the "experience" and "judgement" these two candidates are bending our ears with. What crisis happened in the eight years the Clintons were in the White House?" What world crisis happened that made Hillary get up at 3 am to answer the phone and make a critical decision?' How can she then claim to be the one who should answer that phone when the call comes at 3 am? I am mystified by the ad! All it did was to remind people that when a crucial decision was to be made, she made the WRONG decision to go to war. However you try to cut it that is exactly what happened. How do we know that any of the three candidates would make the RIGHT decision when the time comes? Well, we will know in the fullness of time!

Tone   March 3rd, 2008 10:59 am ET

I agree with the person who said hillary getting desperate is putting it mildly. Hillary attacking speeches while she's making a speech herself is highly hypocritical. What kind of solutions does she offer besides SAYING she has solutions in a speech, non sequitur.

All a politician can do is deliver speech, if not hillarys speeches ought to go like this

Hi im Hillary and i approve this message

I got experience

*drops mic walks off stage*

anything she says after that is hypocritical because it becomes a speech. I guess halftime locker room speeches that inspire teams to go out and win in the 2nd have should become a thing of the past, win one for the gipper, yea right according to hillary thats just a speech with no solutions?

OBAMA 08

Taylor, TX   March 3rd, 2008 10:59 am ET

Hey, after reading the comments it looks like everyone wants BUSH in office again (McCAIN). Make up your mind!!! Change comes from the mind set of people. Go vote and choose the best person you feel will run this country. Bush was placed in office, if we don't make up our mind McCain will be placed in office in '08. Who cares if Obama or Clinton was or was not for the War, we are in it now. The question is who will get us out of it .

ForClintonSupporters   March 3rd, 2008 10:59 am ET

Hey Clinton Supporters! I think Chelsea is going to run for president next time! Better vote for her! She will have lots of experience too. And then their dog is running! Wait… Vote for more of the same… Or, vote for CHANGE!

Abe   March 3rd, 2008 10:58 am ET

Obama has this way of "laughing" everything anyone says about him off and no one seems to question him on his position. If it was Hillary people would be going crazy about this but if its Obama they believe what he says right away.

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

change and experience

Chuck   March 3rd, 2008 10:58 am ET

It seems Obama is feeling the heat, maybe he should get out of the kitchen.

Gary   March 3rd, 2008 10:58 am ET

Turn out the lights the party's over
they say that all good things must end
Let's call it tonight the party's over
and tomorrow start the same old thing again

Chipster   March 3rd, 2008 10:57 am ET

Black super delegates are complaining that they are being pressured to vote for Barack Obama just because he is black. Racism is still rearing its ugly head.

It's easy for Obama to say what he wouldn't have voted for when he wasn't in a position to vote or hear what was being said by security advisers. Talk is cheap and he hasn't been in a position to show us much action yet. Hillary has an impressive record of defending rights and actually doing the hard work that is "all fetchin' with few pats on the head."

Sick of Hillary   March 3rd, 2008 10:57 am ET

I hope Hillary has put her foot in her mouth "again", her suggesting that Obama needs to win all four contests is ridiculous. She's losing touch with reality. The reality is that even if Obama loses all contests, he still has enough delegates to continue; Clinton on the other hand would not only have to win all four contests, she would have to win them all by a landslide (at least 30points), in order to past him in delegate count. I pray that he sweeps her again so that she can go home!

Nancy   March 3rd, 2008 10:57 am ET

Obama denounces Clinton's add, yet immediately copies it?
Not only is he unoriginal….he's a hypocrite. Not a peep of negativity from the medai for Obama's copied add. If Clinton's add is "negative" and "desperate", why did he bother to duplicate it as I thought his platform claims to take the high road?

Renee   March 3rd, 2008 10:57 am ET

Frankly I think Obamas economic advisor did make some Big Shot statements to the Canadians. He was suppose to be there for a tour in the capacity of a professor. But I do not think Obama was aware, and I think Obamas getting the heat! I've been watching Obama for at least 2 years and he's way to savy to go directly and make a move like that! He'd have a more indirect way of piping the Canadians down. Obama is not a stupid man……
As far as Rezko.. from what I've been reading, Obama gave the monies he recieved from Rezko to charity once he heard of his activities, so it could not be said he took it for blood money!
correct me if I'm wrong…… but make sure you have proof if you do!

mjc   March 3rd, 2008 10:57 am ET

clinton's ad is desperate, yet obama copied the ad to respond to it? pathetic.

clinton 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jfs   March 3rd, 2008 10:56 am ET

LETS STOP TEARING AT THE STRINGS OF THIS PARTY. The ad was nuts………Obama's response was great !!!! Hillary looked fabulous (MAKE_UP ETC>) for three A.M. in the morning. Hope that this Wednesday Morning she looks that good when the phone call comes in a 3 A.M. from Howard Dean asking her to re-consider what she is doing to our party and that she needs to GET REAL. Sorry girls its time to get over this one and get on with the process……

Chyrel   March 3rd, 2008 10:56 am ET

Enough already, Hillary is down 11 consecutive primaries and caucuses. Very likely Obama will win Texas, Rhode Island and Vermont tomorrow as well. Are you all on opiates? The hand writing is on the wall. It's time for all of us Democrats to stop all this petty, frivolous bickering about the candidates and rally behing the inevitable likely winner, Obama in this case, for the betterment of the country. If we don't we're looking at another 4-yrs of what's just about destroyed us with McCain and Bush.

Jeff   March 3rd, 2008 10:56 am ET

HIllary does look very desparate, the fact is she lost 11 striaght on the row, she's losing her superdelegagtes as well I think it's time for Hillary to accept the fact that she 's losing and may be she's not gonna make it, obama is coming pretty stong on the other side, anyway no matter what happens now, hope democrate will take the white house this time in November.

Jason   March 3rd, 2008 10:56 am ET

@ the analyst

why do I think you are so right?????

This one has wriotten shock all over…

OMG
It is going to be Hillary in 08.

Sabby   March 3rd, 2008 10:56 am ET

OBama

Fernandez   March 3rd, 2008 10:56 am ET

Mr. Obama your time is comming for real desperation as sson as the real Obama is revealed, the Republicans are not going to be "Nice".
Your response to McCain was dumb, It will cost ten times more to go back into Iraq.
Mr. Obama here is how the Senate and House voted in the first two wars inIraq
First War
House 250 to 183
Senate 52 to 47

Second War
Senate 77 to 23
House 296 to 133

If all these Congressman who voted to go to war and they were wrong how come they are still in office?
You were not in office when they voted to go to war, If you were you would have been "missing in action". Your word in the Illinois senate does not count.

Adam   March 3rd, 2008 10:56 am ET

Wow! We have some Heated comments! I respect Obama and Hillary, they are in the same party after all. I just strongly feel that Obama is not ready, he told reporters that back in 2004. Hillary has my vote not because of her name but because she has detailed plans to try and turn our Country around and with her determination, I think she can do it.

Its a tight race! If Obama wants to win he will need to continue to learn from Hillary to fight McCain!

Mike   March 3rd, 2008 10:56 am ET

OBAMA IS A LIAR. HE IS SO DESPERATE TO BECOME A PRESIDENT. HE WILL DO ANYTHING, INCLUDING LYING IN PUBLIC. HE BRING NO CHANGE AND NO EXPERIENCE. HE MENTION THAT HE AND SENATOR ROCKEFELLER AGAINST THE WAR IN 2002. INDEED, THE REALITY WAS SENATOR ROCKEFELLER VOTED FOR AUTHORIZING WAR IN IRAQ. THIS SHOW HE IS A MAN WHO USE HIS SPEECH JUST TO INFLUENCE PEOPLE MIND.

I WISH ALL OF OBAMA SUPPORTERS REALIZE IT SOON BEFORE THEY REGRETS LATER ON.

Billary Huckabee   March 3rd, 2008 10:55 am ET

Senator Obama should just let Billary Huckabee and her Klan continue to destroy themselves!!! She has run a terrible campaign on the fact that she is the Queen and all should bow down before her. Oops, experience that matters…got that one wrong, unless planning tea parties count. She has been in elected office less then Senator Obama. Oops, ready to lead from day 1, got that wrong too, Just like GW Bush…she can't read, Voted for the war in Iraq!!!. Oops, Solutions for America, ask the people of Buffalo and Ohio how NAFTA has worked out for them!!! 3 strikes and your out!!!

Texas and Ohio send the clear message tomorrow that BILLARY HUCKABEE must go!!! So we can unite the party and begin focusing on the RepubliCONs!!! Vote OBAMA 08 and 12!!!

Chris   March 3rd, 2008 10:55 am ET

Of all the negative sniping between these two, what seems the most "Karl Rove-like"? Hmm.. would it be the use of fear as a political tool? Hillary, I am so disappointed that you would stoop to that level.

bobw   March 3rd, 2008 10:55 am ET

Once again, Hillary supporters accuse Obama of supporting the war in his votes in the senate when in fact, he voting to support the troops. Would you rather he didn't vote for better equipment or body armor? As for his campaign being one dimensional, that is just false. He spoken on a wide range of issues. As for Hillary's experience, show us where it REALLY is. If you are counting her time as first lady, then you are wrong. She was not a credentialed diplomat, did not sit in the cabinet, did not receive (nor was legally entitled to know what was in them) the daily briefs and never made a signgle decision on matters of national security.

Let's face it, for all of her blustering, she is the one who is perpetuating a con-job on the voters.

obamavets.com

Herman   March 3rd, 2008 10:55 am ET

No doubt about it that Hillary Clinton is probably going to put McCain in the White House because I will not vote for her after being a long time Democrat for over 25 years.

Translation eight more years of Bush. There you go America…. You reap what you sow…

Obama 08!!!

Obama all the way...   March 3rd, 2008 10:54 am ET

Not in favor of GOING TO WAR and voting TO APPROVE FUNDS SO OUR TROOPS HAVE WHAT THEY NEED when we are already in a war…are two very different things.

I think he described it well when comparing driving the bus into the ditch vs. trying to figure out how to get out of the ditch, once you are in it.

The biggest difference here is that Hillary didn't even read the information given to her before she voted for the war!!!! Maybe Obama wasn't in the Senate yet, and so he was not able to *vote*, but I am at least sure that the man would have read the information before making an informed, intelligent, decision!!! She shouldn't even be allowed to be a Senator, no less the POTUS!!

GOBAMA!!!

Theresa   March 3rd, 2008 10:54 am ET

Be careful for what you wish for. If Hillary gets the nomination, McCain could easily win. So many people dislike Hillary, and they will not vote for her in November. Remember, Hillary is likeable enough, and Barack is liked a lot more.

Justice   March 3rd, 2008 10:54 am ET

HILLARY WHO #1 (4) LONG YEARS IN THE WHITE HOUSE 1st LADY AND NO UNIVERSAL INSURANCE!!! #2 VOTED FOR THE WACK WAR #3 WHAT EXPERIENCE DOES HILLARY HAVE AS A PRESIDENT NONE!!! #4 LET HE BEFORE WHO HAS NOT SINNED CASTED THE FIRST STONE SO I WOULD NOT HAVE MY HUSBAND RUNNING HIS MOUTH. HILLARY HAS ABOUT AS MUCH EXPERIENCE AS OBAMA DOES AND THATS THE TELL IT LIKE IT IS TRUTH.

norb   March 3rd, 2008 10:54 am ET

Here's the ticket! Obama/Harpo

Wayne   March 3rd, 2008 10:54 am ET

Someone who made the trillion dollar error of supporting this war should not be rewarded with the presidency. It's that simple.

OBAMA 08

K. Pack - Humboldt, TN   March 3rd, 2008 10:54 am ET

Senator Clinton's desperation has been evident from her "near tearful moment" in New Hampshire. At this point in time, she should thank her staff members for a strong campaign and throw in the towel. Perhaps next time, she should consider running her campaign with her voice and her views and less voice and views from husband Bill.

David S.   March 3rd, 2008 10:53 am ET

Whatever happens after tomorrow's primaries/caucuses, the Democrats need to unite behind one candidate. The ongoing sniping and developing negativity amongst supporters for each of the two candidates cannot continue, or the Republican strategists – if there are any good ones left – will use that to splinter Democratic voters, with some – possibly – opting for McCain? He's not a bad person, he's just a tad out of touch with current political thought! I noticed he took the weekend off to "rest." Can he be too tired and exhaused from the campaigning? His possible lack of stamina could be an issue for him.

prakash chand for HILLARY   March 3rd, 2008 10:53 am ET

Obama you are not experience so dont be ashamed of it.

You are nothing bout a joke an d a media darling.

Quit out of politics. Go Hillary.

Eli   March 3rd, 2008 10:53 am ET

Can anyone tell me where Oprah has been. I think she may have seen the writing on the wall with Obamas shady friends and decided to lay back awhile.

Chris, Orlando   March 3rd, 2008 10:53 am ET

Obama's campaign was "quick to denounce the ad" but then came out with an ad that copied the exact same images and was twice as negative as Hillary's. How is this "change" if he calls foul and in the same breath turns around and copies exactly what Hillary does???

Obama's clueless, arrogant, and deserves to lose.

Wayne   March 3rd, 2008 10:53 am ET

Obama tells the truth. Hillary is a little desperate. Also, with regards to the media. What kind of media attention do you expect him to get after winning 11 straight by an average margin of victory of 33%. If he lost 11 straight the media attention would be completely negative. If Obam a lost 11 straight he would be forced out..no question. The media is showing Clinton more respect than deserved when they are still treating her like a viable candidate after 11 consective losses. Not even Huckabee has lost 11 straight.

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   March 3rd, 2008 10:53 am ET

My message to Barack Obama:
Be careful. While you're fighting with McCain, Hillary is still fighting with you. Don't take your eye off the ball until after Tuesday. You just might mess around and lose this one!

However, if you get past Tuesday with at least one of the big states, then you have a good chance.

sue   March 3rd, 2008 10:53 am ET

The media need to stay focused on the issues!! Hillary needs as much positive coverage as Obama…let us be FAIR!! Obama can attack Hillary and it is okay however when Hillary attacks Obama she is portrayed as desperate!! Something wrong here. I say GO HILLARY and do not doubt her ability to pull this off as Obama is starting to say anything to get support!! This will catch up with him and forbid he should be in the White House as our leader….another say anything to make them happy kinda guy!! Hillay 08.

Eli   March 3rd, 2008 10:52 am ET

If you will remember Obama was not in the Senate for us to see how he would have voted the first time. They were given information that turned out to be false, so of course now he can sit back and say this. I want Hillary to stay in this race until the convention no matter what. Obama will not be able to hold back all of his shady dealings much longer. The Republicans have been leaking small fragments of information but hoping he gets the nomination so they can come out full force with it. They think they can beat Obama. These Obama stories will be out full by the convention.

JayBee, Germany   March 3rd, 2008 10:52 am ET

Its readily comes to mind that HRC have changed her campain organisation leadership more than once, (if I'm not mistaken) sacking and hireing. This alone is a mark of failure. No matter how desperate she is, tomorrow will decide and I am waiting to see how she will close the delegate gap.

The world is watching and I know that Obama will stay focused on issues and refuse to be rattled by all manners of provocation coming from the Clinton camp.

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Peg   March 3rd, 2008 10:52 am ET

Please, Democratic "Powers that be" END THIS THING, ON WEDNESDAY!

kelly   March 3rd, 2008 10:52 am ET

Watch the crap Hill will be throwing out at Obama in the mailings today.
Stupid red phone ad. They didn't say what the phone call was about. Just something happening in the world. Well duh. Left it for you to fill in the blanks. Didn't work when used a few times in the past so shouldn't work now.
I hope it is ended tomorrow but now that the Obama fad is getting over with and the press is now turning agaisnt him I doubt it.
I too will vote McCain and enjoy my tax breaks until the dems take it away. So, naive for people to think they will be getting all those freebies for free. Its called SPIN.
You vote for Hillary you better be ready for a crisis on Day One.
The deals are made in the cloak room before they even get to the senate floor. Surely you've heard of the back room boys.

ABC for Hillary   March 3rd, 2008 10:51 am ET

Obama is getting so arrogant. He is in for a shock when Hillary beats him this week in at least 3 states. He goes negative against Hillary and McCain all the time. Hillary is just pointing out his lack of experience and his lack of preparation for this job. He is showing his true colors and it is not too late to vote for Hillary and get him out of the campaign! It is time people woke up and get out of this rock star trance!
GO HILLARY 08!

metroplex voloto   March 3rd, 2008 10:51 am ET

like another person here said: chosing clinton is like putting mc cain at the white house. it's a REAL and SURE fact. i am also convinced a lot of democrats will turn their votes towards mc cain in case it happens.
and let's imagine, after a real fiction effort, that clinton wins: i don't know about you peeps, but listening to her speech is already a PAIN after three months! how can a country survive that "got the experience" rhetoric speech during FOUR YEARS? we're all gonna die….

Desparate? It think not   March 3rd, 2008 10:51 am ET

Obama – you will never get my vote – you are the one who will be get desparate – perhaps not in the primary but I guarantee you in the general election.

A Hillary Supporter!!!!!

David   March 3rd, 2008 10:51 am ET

I have been saying this all along. she has exhibited this desperation after losing a couple states. she knows now that she should have ran four years ago. she tought this nomination was coming to her on a silver platter. dork.

John   March 3rd, 2008 10:51 am ET

With as much confusion and in fighting that I see in these blogs we might as well let bushes cronies have 4 more years. How can we really say we want change when we ourselves sound like a bunch of bickering republicans!!!!!!!!! I feel sorry for us as a Country!!!!

Jazz   March 3rd, 2008 10:51 am ET

Many of us were against the war from the start. We too had no vote in the senate at the time. It shows our good judgement. We didn't vote to fund the war. Obama did. He did? We're better. Make one of us president!!!! We don't borrow from crooks. "Silly season" indeed.
Real Democrats Don't Quit!!!!!!! ALL Americans have the right to VOTE! Keep going Hill or make it a FOUR horserace in November!!!!

Ken   March 3rd, 2008 10:50 am ET

To Mike

Please……like the Clintons have a clean track record. Thats why the Republicans want her to win. they have more dirt on her than Obama.

kentucky   March 3rd, 2008 10:50 am ET

What kind of beer was she drinking on the campaign trail? Was it Billy Beer or was it Bush? Did she really drink it or was she just trying to relate to the beer drinking crowd for votes? Hmmm very interesting. I don;t think I want her answering the RED phone!

jerry   March 3rd, 2008 10:50 am ET

WHAT IS OBAMA GOING TO DO WHEN HE WINS AND HAVE TO FACE MACCAIN,WHO IS HE GOING TO BLAME THEN, HE IS LIKE PREACHER TELLING HIS FOLLOWERS WHAT THEY WANT TO HEAR AND HOPE FOR EVERYTHING TO ALRIGHT. i REALLY WISH HE STOPS DREAMING.
HE IS GOING TO "CHANGE' THINGS WITH 'NEW POLITICS" WHO IS HE FOOLING,WE ARE NOT THAT STUPID ARE WE? THE PRESIDENT DOES DO EVERYTHING, WHAT THE REPUBLICANS , THEY HAVE A SAY TO (SENATE IS NOT ONLY DEMOCRATS) IS HE GOING TO CHANGE ALL THE LAWS IN THE LAND.HE GOING TO GET MONEY FOR THE ECONOMY BY STOPPPING THE WAR BUT WHO IS GOING TO PROTECT OUR INTEREST IN IRAQ.,HE TELLING AMERICA TO SURRENDER.
ALL THE SUPERDELAGETS WHO IS LEAVING HILLARY TO GO TO HIM ARE JUST LOOKING FOR JOBS
HE IS THE WRONG CHOICE,HE IS THE ONE THAT LOOKS DESPERATE,HE IS NOT GOING TO UNITE HE IS GOING TO DESTROY AMERICA

Helen   March 3rd, 2008 10:50 am ET

Dont' feel too good about yourself, Barack. What have you achieved so far, being a good talker? If Hillary loses my vote will go to McCain.

kelly   March 3rd, 2008 10:50 am ET

Obama sounds desperate. Hillary will have my vote in November no matter what the outcome of the disenfranchising primary and the coercive caucuses.

JIJI   March 3rd, 2008 10:50 am ET

Hilary Clinton should try to be in a broadway show with thekind of act & performance she is putting on & not try for the White House. She is getting uglier & uglier. We need someone like Barack Obama… someone uncorrupted & thinks young for the people of this generation.

Pete ,Illinois   March 3rd, 2008 10:50 am ET

Any intelligent person knows that if Obama had LOST the last 11 contests, the Democratic party would be so all over him to drop out for the good of the party…so why know does this not apply to the Clintons?…Hillary acts more for herself than the good of the party nd it's so sad she is doing the work of the Republicans for them….Many repubs want her to continue so they can have a grace period in order to consolidate and prepare strategy for the GE, If you are a Democratic you should vote for whomever gets the nod…period…enough of the foolishness

Dennis   March 3rd, 2008 10:49 am ET

Clinton has run her campaign with a sense of desperation over the past two weeks. There was a new negative attack on Obama on almost a daily basis. Clinton openly mocked Obama two Sundays ago. She attempted to call Obama out on his campaigning, and acted like she was a mother scolding a child. Then she stepped up her negative ads. I can see why she might take that route given that she had lost 11 straight primaries/caucuses (which apparently don't matter because she didn't either seriously campaign there, or they are red states that she won't win in the general election–and yet she is for making the votes count in Florida and Michigan because she wants them to have their say). However, I'm not sure she has gained any ground with any new supporters from those ads.

kevin from alaska   March 3rd, 2008 10:49 am ET

She is and has been, but after she drops out he'll be even more desperate for her endorsement.

Chaunda,IN   March 3rd, 2008 10:49 am ET

This is funny. If Hillary had asked Obama or Edwards to give up 2 months ago when she was leading, there would have been a huge backlash. This is a good discussion. Regardless of outcome this has been great for America getting involved in the election. Obama supporters should listen to yourselves and get some perspective and maybe you would be less angry and aggressive. I thought taking the lead would make you happy but apparently you are borg like in your need to completely crush any opposing views. It makes those of us who are not convinced of your candidate's stance shy away from him completely. I do not want a Messiah is save me and my country, I want a leader to help me and you to save it together ourselves.

Dan Hussein Smith, TX   March 3rd, 2008 10:49 am ET

I think Clinton is an extremely capable, intelligent, and strong woman who is an outstanding role model for women here and around the world. I already voted for Barry Obama in Texas, and will caucus for him. He simply has demonstrated he is a better leader. He can inspire, organize and mobilize people to do get off their chairs and act to change America for the better. The Clintons should be a key advisors in an Obama administration, and he will listen carefully to them.

People ask how he will accomplish things in Washington. When he asks people who support greater access to health care to march in support of health care, they'll march. And congress will take notice, or we'll have a new crop of congressmen and women after the 2010 election.

Corey, Maryland   March 3rd, 2008 10:48 am ET

You tell it like it is!!!

Obama Richardson 08!!!!

Jarrod   March 3rd, 2008 10:48 am ET

"this race is very, very close"

Sorry, it's over. She can't catch up. She's finished.

As in mathematical impossibility.

Desperado   March 3rd, 2008 10:48 am ET

Why dont you come to your senses?
You been out ridin fences for so long now
Oh, youre a hard one, I know that you got your reasons

Now it seems to me, some fine things have been laid upon your table
But you only want the ones that you cant get

Desperado, oh, you aint gettin no youger
Your prison is walking through this world all alone
And your pain and your hunger, theyre drivin you insane

Dont your feet get cold in the winter time?
The sky wont snow and the sun wont shine
Now its hard to tell the night time from the day

Indie in Iowa   March 3rd, 2008 10:48 am ET

We will see how good Obama looks after testifying for the defense? 17 years and he couldn't figure out this guy was a crook? At least report the news.

txpoodoo   March 3rd, 2008 10:48 am ET

Obama is taking full direct attacks from both rivals (Clinton/McCain) and a former President and the current President, yet he stays very positive, confronts thier attacks with logic and responds to them. Any other candidate would be crying in the corner, Obama is the true fighter here

Michael "C" in Lorton, Virginia   March 3rd, 2008 10:47 am ET

Hillary will try to "steal" the primary in any way that she can. He phone ad implies that she has the experience to make the right decision. The thing about experience, is that it is very hard…it gives you the test first and the lesson second. Her experience are only derivates of her husband, and in considering how he performed as President (only the second President to go to trial(impeachment)….doesn't say much for either one. Desparate times requires desparate decision, which in Hillary's case is second nature.

s.b.   March 3rd, 2008 10:47 am ET

Yeah what end of the campaign? This man is so arrogant. How dare he and John Kerry tell HIllary to get out of the race! I think the women of Texas and Ohio might have something to say about that.

Nicholas   March 3rd, 2008 10:47 am ET

Obama is nothing more then a hypocrite if he is so above the war then he should stop voting to fund the military is Iraq! Simple as that Mr. Obama.

andrew jones   March 3rd, 2008 10:47 am ET

Billary has been desperate from DAY 1!

Jane   March 3rd, 2008 10:47 am ET

She's BEEN desperate since about South Carolina.

Seriously, we are all getting tired of Hillary and her nasty attack dog politics and bizarre Nixonian paranoia.

Bryan   March 3rd, 2008 10:46 am ET

I do think we Dems are shooting ourselves in the foot. The early campaign was very civil and showed unison within the party. Now there has been to much press that the average American is tired of hearing about it. I want Obama to win but I would have been happy with Hillary as Pres. and Obama as VP. Obama is a good guy and can represent this country well. We need that.

sharon   March 3rd, 2008 10:46 am ET

For all you people supporting Hillary, you better take a second look at what little this woman has done for us little people. if she gets the nomination, the Republicans will drag out all her dirty laundry and hang it on the line. You better do some more research on Hillary and bill Clinton……….

Mike   March 3rd, 2008 10:46 am ET

HE SAID SOMETHING NEGATIVE ABOUT HILLARY AND CNN QUICKLY RELEASE IT AS A NEWS. HOW ABOUT THE OBAMA STAND AGAINST NAFTA THAT HE SAID IS ONLY TO BULLS THE OHIO PEOPLE? BECAUSE HE HIMSELF FOLLOW HILLARY NAFTA AGENDA.

Love the USA   March 3rd, 2008 10:45 am ET

I think before Obama , can run our country, he better clean his own house with the friends he keeps. Sorry I find it hard to elect a man , who keeps friends with some who tried to bobm building in our country, and his church supports a man who is not someone I would want as a supporter.

HIllary, you hang in there, all will come out soon.

magie   March 3rd, 2008 10:45 am ET

Interesting …

I was reading and looking over Hillary's speeches during the week. Indeed, she looked at the top of her job, and very focused. I did not see any signs of being desperate. However, I find comments such as the ones raised by Mr. Obama quite primitive.

Go Hillary …
Hillary 08 :) !

G Youngblood   March 3rd, 2008 10:45 am ET

Of course Hilary Clinton is getting desperate. She's about to lose a presidential nomination she "knew" she'd win maybe 10 or so months ago. She just flat out underestimated her opponents, especially Obama, and now 10 months later she's suffering the consequences. Hopefully the voters in both Texas AND Ohio will put Hillary Clinton out of her misery. It's time for change we can count on.

Obama 08!

AJ, IL   March 3rd, 2008 10:45 am ET

Hillary for the good of the Democratic Party in November, please drop out on March 6th! The longer Hillary stays in the Democratic race, the more negative and divisive the campaign becomes. If Hillary loses, one or both of the big states (TX or OH), many superdelegates are going to start chiming in for her to end her campaign.

Obama in 08!

sky   March 3rd, 2008 10:44 am ET

A big difference between Obama and Clinton is that Obama has stayed the same person. You see the same individual when you look at the beginning of the campaign as you see now.
With Hillary you see 6 distinct personalities. In an attempt to garner more support she has changed over and over again. Who is she really? Which Hillary will be the president. Her campaign is based upon the old political idea that you make yourself into whatever you need to be to win.
Obama is just being himself. THat is a huge difference

Cathy   March 3rd, 2008 10:44 am ET

Hillary: I resent anyone suggesting you drop out of this race. This whole race has been split down the middle, and I want to be able to cast my vote for you In Pennsylvania in April 2008. As well, my 18 year old daughter is looking to cast her very first ballot for you Hillary.

Mike, Land O Lakes, FL   March 3rd, 2008 10:44 am ET

I am very impressed by Obama's ability to quickly and agressively respond and defuse McCain's and Hillary's relentless attacks. If John Kerry has done that 4yrs ago, we wouldn't have Bush in office today.

david   March 3rd, 2008 10:44 am ET

The alarm rings at 3 am. Obama hits the snooze button and 'hopes' the problem goes away in his dreams.

YOU NEED EXPERIENCE BEFORE YOU CAN HAVE GOOD JUDGEMENT! Would you let your 3 yr old drive your car? NO.

2 VOTES FOR HILLARY IN TEXAS RIGHT HERE…THE BEST CANDIDATE HANDS DOWN.

HILLARY/OBAMA 08

martin   March 3rd, 2008 10:44 am ET

Saying Clinton's "red phone moment" came when she voted to authorize the war in Iraq, is not fair.
Lets be honest, if Hillary Clinton had been president in 2003, there would not have been an Iraq war.

Proud American   March 3rd, 2008 10:43 am ET

Obama HAS and IS proving that he's got what it takes. He's been taking cheap shots from ALL sides and yet he stands strong and tall. True integrity never waivers. That is what I want and expect from my leader.
GO Obama '08

Tamar   March 3rd, 2008 10:43 am ET

I like the reply: when that red phone rang for Hillary, she turned to Bill and said, "Phone for you dear."

Being First Lady does not mean you get the experience to *make* those decisions Clinton is speaking about.

If Clinton is using "experience" as leverage, let's be honest about exactly what experience she had. Making a speech in China is not the same as making the decision to go to war.

I am confident in Obama's judgement.

Rose - Baltimore, MD   March 3rd, 2008 10:43 am ET

Obama will sweep tomorrows primaries and I hope Hillary will go back to New York. We need to start concentrating on beating GOP in November. Hillary , even your friend Richardson is advising that you leave after Obama wins all 4 states tomorrow. Pls listen.

I love you Hillary but I believe Obama is the man for the job!

Thanks

Terrell   March 3rd, 2008 10:42 am ET

Everyone know's she desperate, I can't wait until obama puts the nail in her coffin. She had turn me off in every aspect. She even lost my vote presuming she would've one.

Babu   March 3rd, 2008 10:42 am ET

Obama why don't you come clean with the American people about what you told the Candian government about NAFTA and your dealings with Rezko. Then you can claim to be the change candidate. You are worse than Bill Clinton. You can take the title of Slick Wily from him.

Jasmyne   March 3rd, 2008 10:42 am ET

I am sick and tired of HRC. Throughout this campaign I have lost all rescept I once had for the Clinton family. Hillary needs to get off of her high horse and concede defeat. And I am sick of her supporters saying that Obama is getting unfair media coverage. She has been getting unfair media coverage since she made it public that she was considering running. Now the tables have turned and its for people to learn about someone else who is qualified for the job and she basically throws a temper tantrum. You cannot always have it your way Hillary. Now is the time for her to bow out gracefully and maybe if she does some serious sucking up she can get the VP spot but i wouldn't count on it.

Spirit of America   March 3rd, 2008 10:41 am ET

Who's really desperate? Who has a major campaign donor going on trial today in Chicago for extortion, etc? It ain't Hillary!

Nelson, Colorado Springs Co   March 3rd, 2008 10:41 am ET

Go Sen Obama, It time for change, there is a lot haters out there trying to hold you back, making up things and saying everything Go Obama

Mike, Land O Lakes, FL   March 3rd, 2008 10:41 am ET

Christine, "Stay in there Hillary. King Obama is trying to take the high road to his coronation. If anyone cares to take a look, this race is very, very close. Obama has not won by a landslide." He has won the last 11 contests by more than 17% margin!!

john   March 3rd, 2008 10:41 am ET

Obama will win by 7 to 10 points in Texas, 3 to 5points in Ohio, Vermont by15 points, Rode Island by 6 to 8points

Mike in IL   March 3rd, 2008 10:41 am ET

When are all of you Obama supporters going to wake up??? Obama keeps talking about the vote for war… do any of you remember 911 and if I remember correctly NY was ground zero… where is Clinton senator from??? thats right NY… if I remember way back when 70+% of all of us wanting the war… must be nice to come in several years later and tell everyone they were wrong including all of us!!!

marge   March 3rd, 2008 10:41 am ET

reality check March 3rd, 2008 10:21 am ET

Once again, Barack, you never VOTED in opposition of the war. When you did vote, your votes were in favor of its continuation. Stop with your hypocritcal rhetoric and misleading people. One speech in 2002 and voting 'present' 130 times does not make you an expert on anything. You are a fraud

Once AGAIN… Hillary voted for the war and blames George Bush for her MISTAKE!!!!! If george Bush "tricked" her into the vote,then how much judgement does she have? Obama IS not misleading people,Hillary IS. The fact is SHE did vote for the war…The fact is She still worn't admit she made a mistake! Please share with us what is Hillary's field of expertise????
Hillary is a LIAR!

BJ   March 3rd, 2008 10:40 am ET

Clinton desperate????
This country will be desperate if Obama gets elected. However, I believe there are enough voters with sense and that in the sad event Obama is the Dem nominee, all Clinton voters will vote for McCain.

derry   March 3rd, 2008 10:40 am ET

If Barack was in the White House at the time of the Iraq war , he would have gone along with the other Democrats. Since Barack has been in office, I have never seen him independently fighting against the war. Now he is! It is politcally the right thing to do. There is a part of me that wants to watch the exposure of Obama's inexperience and let others see, yet there is real big stakes here. So I have to vote for experience and tht would be Hillary Clinton. I am a Democrat this year.

ABC=Anybody But Clinton   March 3rd, 2008 10:40 am ET

E POPP– you go ahead and follow her….. back to NY…

Lynn   March 3rd, 2008 10:40 am ET

A "FEAR AND SMEAR CAMPAIGN" IS WHAT SHE'S GOT.

LOOK AT HER CAMPAIGN STAFF … OUT OF (HUGE) RESSOURCES, HER LEADER IN DISARRAY, PICKING ON EACH OTHER, INEFFECTIVE AND HATEFUL TO THEMSELVES AND TO OTHERS.

THAT THE ONLY WAY SHE KNOWS HOW TO 'LEAD'.

IF SHE WOULD BE THE NOMINEED, REPUBLICANS, INDEPENDENTS AND A LARGE PART OF DEMOCRATS WOULD VOTE AGAINST HER !!

BILLARY IS A DEVIDER !!!

Barack08   March 3rd, 2008 10:39 am ET

did obama denounce the ad?… or did he reject it?

Tristan   March 3rd, 2008 10:39 am ET

Hey everyone, Obama and Hillary supporters. Let's not forget the goal this year. That goal is to have a democratic president. Obama and Hillary are very similar as far as the issues go, they just have different plans to get there. So after this primary stuff is done and over let's hug, make up, and concentrate on winning in November. And try not to be derisive in your comments. It doesn't help anything.

john   March 3rd, 2008 10:38 am ET

DESPERATE, DISHONEST, DEMOLISHED, DEMONISED, DOOMED
DISENCHANTED, DERALICT ON HER TAX DUES, DELUSIONAL, DEFEATED DEMOCRAT.

BYE BYE HILLARY.

OBAMA 08

justme   March 3rd, 2008 10:37 am ET

The only one seeming desperate is Obama.

His arrogance makes me sick.

We do NOT want you in the white house Obama – just go away, gather some solid experience and then you can come back.
Tired of your “Rehearsed foolish speeches” already.

Liz   March 3rd, 2008 10:37 am ET

How many times, CNN, are you going to run the same story? And, when are you going to be objective with Hillary?

Abigail   March 3rd, 2008 10:37 am ET

Come on CNN! I am closely following the both races for presidential nominees and am quite frankly disappointed and disgusted at your unbalanced reporting. What are you going to do when Barack Obama wins the nomination – a win that has been hard fought and well run. Your coverage of his campaign has been so unprofessional and blatantly supportive of Hillary Clinton. She has lost the last 11 contests and your failure to adequately and fairly cover the candidate who defeated her makes many wonder about CNN integrity or lack thereof. In my part of the world, second to the race for nominee, the discussion is beginning to centre on CNN's less than fair coverage and the poor service you have given us. As you "preferred candidate" would say SHAME, SHAME ON YOU!

Moodi   March 3rd, 2008 10:36 am ET

Disgusting policy of fear, attack, attack, attack and lie, shame on you hillary

J McCormick   March 3rd, 2008 10:36 am ET

Lets see who is desparate as Obama tries to defend his NAFTA comments to the Canadians.

marge   March 3rd, 2008 10:36 am ET

Christine March 3rd, 2008 10:18 am ET

Stay in there Hillary. King Obama is trying to take the high road to his coronation. If anyone cares to take a look, this race is very, very close. Obama has not won by a landslide. And further, the media has made this a horse race, not an "issues" race like it should be. Remember Obama, Hillary is a fighter. Does that scare you?

HE'S LEADING IN DELEGATES!!!! DOES THAT SCARE YOU?????

Toby   March 3rd, 2008 10:35 am ET

All Obama knows how to do is point to his initial opposition to the Iraq war, when he had no official role in voting and it was easy to just be against the war. Although hindsight is 20/20, it is not comforting to think of Obama in a similar situation as president in the future ignoring intelligence findings because he is against war. Furthermore, he offers nothing of substance about how he would handle Iraq now. It is clear he has no foreign policy experience. For all you die hard Obama supporters, who think he's going to bring the troops home immediately, you're in for a big disappointment. He's selling you empty promises. If he is to become president (hopefully not), he will quickly realize that all his military and political advisors will advise him to stay the current course–and that's what he'll do. Stop believing Obama's preaching, and start thinking with your heads.

John Ohio   March 3rd, 2008 10:35 am ET

"Obama's supporters are completely brainwashed by his cult-like campain. " This is the headlines across the globe recently. When you saw these headlines on other coutry's newspaper and website. You got be thinking…are we trapped too deep by Obama's talking? Who is this guy couple months ago? What has he done?

Research, think and vote for Hillary Clinton if you care about our greatest nation!!! Thank you, America.

La Raza   March 3rd, 2008 10:35 am ET

There is no more that needs to be said but Obama/Powell 08! "We've done it!"

I do admire the Clinton supporter's fight and will, but I think that it is for nothing. She has flip/flopped since Super Tuesday.

Matt   March 3rd, 2008 10:35 am ET

Hillary is using kid gloves compared to what the Republicans could launch his way. Bucket your seat belt, Obama.

Brenda Parker   March 3rd, 2008 10:34 am ET

Can Obama find something new to say he always talking about how he did not sign off on the war . FOUR YEARS AGO MOST AMERICANS WAS IN FAVOR OF THE WAR . A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO VOTED FOR HIM WAS IN FAVOR OF THE WAR . IS HE WILLING TO GIVE BACK THOSE VOTES?

derry   March 3rd, 2008 10:34 am ET

Obama is a COPYCAT! Nothing original. It is always in a RESPONSE to someone else. Come up with something original.
I think she should leave him alone and let him dig his own grave.

Hillary Rodham Clinton '08

Kevin   March 3rd, 2008 10:34 am ET

Think about how scary this is!

1) Dmitry Medvedev wins Russian presidential vote by a landslide with a scam vote!

2)Troops from Ecuador and Venezuela have been ordered toward their borders with Colombia amid a tense crisis that threatens to erupt into war

3) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wants us out of Iraq

AND WE HAVE BARACK OBAMA WITHOUT ANY EXPERIENCE AS COMMANDER IN CHIEF IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!!

andrew jones   March 3rd, 2008 10:34 am ET

Hillary being desparate is an understatement; she thinks the democratic nomination is her birth right.

Billary, puhleaseeeeeeeee go away!

VOTE OBAMA!

Jeff   March 3rd, 2008 10:34 am ET

Nick —- Obama wins College Educated voters, while Clinton wins (although that is changing) non college educated voters. Although it is possible that college educated voters are more ingnorant of the world than those who don't go to college, I find that to be unlikely.

Mary — the MEDIA determined that Clinton would win LONG before Iowa, repeatedly calling her the inevitable candidate, which I imagine is a big reason she took such a large superdelegate lead. Now that people are seriously giving Obama a look (and much more wins), the media is at fault? The media was extremely biased toward Clinton earlier in the race…why? Because polls showed her winning. Now that actual contests show that Obama is winning and that Clinton is unlikely to come back, the media naturally gravitates toward the winning candidate. No one wants to cover the loser. For Obama to come from way back in the polls and become the frontrunner, he had to overcome his opponent's media bias and didn't complain about it. Why can't Clinton do the same thing and not whine about it? If Clinton wants coverage, she should stop making excuses and win!

M   March 3rd, 2008 10:34 am ET

so Obama putting in twice if not more money into ads and what not doesn't make him desperate?

please. both of you are pulling all stops and it's a tight race. just leave it at that.

if you want to uphold a positive image, don't go on dissing people. oh right, that's what he's done this whole campaign. subtle negativity.

Adam   March 3rd, 2008 10:34 am ET

Not knowing the difference between casting a vote and dealing with a REAL Crisis in the middle of the night only Proves Mrs. Clintons point.

HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TJ from TX   March 3rd, 2008 10:33 am ET

Watch the typos Eric :-) . This election is over. Hillary was up by so much before and now look, we are all tied up and Obama has all the momentum. He will bring about change. People don't want the same two families in the white house over and over again. Change is on the way. I just can't wait to watch Clinton cry some more about losing. Good entertainment.

GG

Jacqueline Samms   March 3rd, 2008 10:33 am ET

I think desperate is the appropriate word. Remember, Hillary has been planning for this for years. She never thought she would have to fight this hard. I watched a documentary on Hillary this past weekend and I was shocked. I finally realized why she stayed with Bill Clinton, he was her way into the White House. When they were dating, Clinton's aides would shuffle his girlfiends out the back door while Hillary was coming through the front. He was a womanizer before they got married. She knew what she was dealing with. So to say she is a fighter is mute. She ignored Bills behavior because she wanted power more.

marge   March 3rd, 2008 10:33 am ET

Eric S March 3rd, 2008 10:14 am ET

I think Obama is pretty desperate to try to force Hillary quit.

err umm He's leading in delegates!!!!! Not desperation!!!!

shamous mc   March 3rd, 2008 10:33 am ET

"And I want people to have as much information as possible as they make these decisions. "

Sorta of like not reading the intelligence report on Iraq before giving Bush the go-ahead to invade?

Or the minimal call for publication of your tax return so the voting public could see that the potential president is not beholden to questionable interests.

Mauricio Galvao Anderson   March 3rd, 2008 10:33 am ET

Hillary shows in capital letters she didnt learn a thing from her mistakes. She doesnt even acknowledge them. How can she be a nominee, let alone president?

Tonya   March 3rd, 2008 10:33 am ET

people, don't consider Clinton just because her husband was the president and you feel sorry for her because of his infedility.

I don't trust Clinton. She has proved she can't handle a crisis by not reading the intelligence report on Iraq and then voting for the war in Iraq.

This decision has cost many men and women their lives and also has siphoned money away from our economy.

Obama 08

LoveOBAMA   March 3rd, 2008 10:33 am ET

Hillary, stop the desperation. Barack is the all around best candidate. Hillary supporters please stop being so bitter, angry. We are all in this together, to beat the republican in November. Childish people stop with the insults. Although I think both are worthy of nomination, Hillary is so divisive and negative. She will destroy the democratic party if thats what she has to do to win. I am a woman, but i will not vote for ANY woman only based on gender. Im tired of 2 families (Bush/Clinton) ruling, give someone else a chance. Hillary does not represent me. In the end i hope to vote for either democrat. The only thing I see good in Hillary is her ability to answer questions in a debate. But you win some and lose some.

priscilla   March 3rd, 2008 10:32 am ET

Its about time he starts attacking her after all the dirty low down things she has tried… I wish he would really call her out on all the funny moves her and Bill made while in the White House… Talk about it Obama or if you want we will in your behalf!

MIDGE FROM OHIO   March 3rd, 2008 10:32 am ET

A little arrogant aren't you?

me   March 3rd, 2008 10:32 am ET

He is the one that has no policies to stand on! And once the Nafta story gets out, he doesn't stand a chance! We now have proof that his words empty and that he has no policies in place.

Todd   March 3rd, 2008 10:32 am ET

She is polishing her image before the exit.

Go Hillary, Fort Lauderdale   March 3rd, 2008 10:31 am ET

Its you who is desperate. The people are finally finding out the truth about you. If Hillary cant take you out of this election then the Republicans will in November. I believe your supporters are already getting buyers remorse. GO HILLARY !!!!!

dmw   March 3rd, 2008 10:31 am ET

Obama is the desperate one because we are finally starting to see that he is a fake. He has no experience on the national stage. He lied about NAFTA in the debates.

He would not even be in the lead if Independents and Republicans had not voted for him. Among loyal Democrats, Hillary wins. I have also read many posts from Republicans who said they voted for Obama simply because they do not want Hillary to get the nomination; they will then vote for McCain in the general.

Obama will not be the next President. He is not qualified. Moderate Democrats will vote for McCain in the general. We are starting to see that in the polls now.

Hillary, stay in all the way to the convention.

LostFigs   March 3rd, 2008 10:31 am ET

He always fails to mention that he didn't have vote and that all he did was speak against the war; who wouldn't? I wonder if he wouldn't have just voted "present" if he had any actual responsibility? If you're going to be President, you need to take some political risk and not just play nice.

john   March 3rd, 2008 10:30 am ET

Clinton is getting extremely desperate.
Obama '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

marge   March 3rd, 2008 10:30 am ET

Everybody has seen the ad,but what backs it up? When has Hillary ever had to make a RED phone decision other than Iraq???
Now, if she's using "experience" argument against Obama…how is this going to work with Mccain???
He clearly has experience over Hillary and Obama…
This really looks like Win ant any cost. Because Nobody can point out where Hillary's national defense experience comes from….
She can't run on Bill Clinton's record!!!!!

Brian   March 3rd, 2008 10:30 am ET

Desperate is an understatement. Clinton is like a cornered wolverine. Now Obama knows what it must feel like to be Bill and have to go home to that every night!

Hillary For Ohio NOT Obama!   March 3rd, 2008 10:30 am ET

We need Hillary not a Hommie Obama!

R   March 3rd, 2008 10:30 am ET

If Hillary has 35 years of experience, why has her campaign been struggling? Why cant she connect with people? Why do some circles flat hate her?

Do we want her to RUN the country if she cant run a campaign?

One minute she has manners, the next minute she is screaming, the next minute she uses sarcasm, the next minute she is joking.

Which Hilary will lead the country?

She could always cry!

P Graber   March 3rd, 2008 10:30 am ET

Just say NO to O!

When Air Force One lands in 2009, the announcer will be saying "Ladies and Gentlemen, I present the President of the United States, Hillary Clinton."

You heard it here first!!

Mark, VA   March 3rd, 2008 10:29 am ET

I think Obama is feeling the heat to close the deal because there is more news coverage now on him and it is calling into question his experience and past. He was on ABC's Good Morning America this morning and he was asked about his deal on the house he bought. Obama would not answer the question yes/no on whether he would supply documents on that sale. Looking a little guilty or like he has something got hide. Also, the head-to-head national polls between him and McCain are now showing him behind and show Hillary even with McCain. The argument that he would do better against McCain in November no longer holds water. So, he is trying very hard not to show he is becoming desperate. The longer it goes the better for Hillary. If Hillary wins both Texas and Ohio, I think Obama is on the ropes.

joe   March 3rd, 2008 10:29 am ET

OBAMA…

IF THIS IS THE UNITED STATES…AS YOU CLAIM

HOW ABOUT INCLUDING FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN VOTES…

FLORIDIAN DEMOCRAT FOR MCCAIN NOW….

Jim   March 3rd, 2008 10:28 am ET

Now Hillary is attacking him on NAFTA, digging up something one of his advisors said to quell worries by Canadian authorities that he will withdraw from NAFTA if elected. Apparently, the adivsor told Canadian authorities that it was just his political position and that it may not dictate actual policy. The Clinton spin is that he is only talking tough about NAFTA to get elected, then once he takes office, he won't do anything.

Voters need to remember one thing when deciding their vote: That the position that ANY candidate takes is only a political position and that it almost never dictates actual policy. The reason is that the president is only one person and actual policy needs to incorporate the position of the 535 members of congress as well, not just the president.

To all voters: remember when you cast your vote to take into account not just the political position of the candidate, but how well that position will hold up in Congress as well. In this case, yes, Obama's tough talk on NAFTA is only his political position, and will not determine the actual policy that is implemented. Any changes or withdrawl from NAFTA will need the voice of Congress.

N.S.   March 3rd, 2008 10:28 am ET

I suspect that Clinton herself realizes that the race is lost. She however appears to be positioning herself for a re-run in 2012, by ensuring that Obama does not win the election in November. An Obama presidency would effectively derail her presidential ambitions forever, especially if he turned out to be an effective and popular president. An Obama loss to McCain would enable to her to justify another candidacy by saying "I told you so in 2008″. Clinton's ambitions and sense of entitlement are far stronger than her loyalty to the Democratic Party.

pd4hillary   March 3rd, 2008 10:28 am ET

What a stand up guy he is!! Please note the sarcasm in this posting!! The more this campaign has played out ,the more convinced I am that I will never vote for Obama! I didn't feel that way when it first began, but then again I was listening to what everyone was saying about how great and promising he is. Man, if he is great and promising, the Dems are in big trouble. After watching him in debates, on the stump and looking at his website, he really does just copy other's ideas. We've had a President that got in with just talk, now look at where we are at.. O=GW

clarity   March 3rd, 2008 10:27 am ET

Spoken like a true spin doctor.
When you can't explain or defend your actions and conduct, or lack there of… it's best to say your oponant is desperate. LOL!
Sounds like Barak is worried about something.

John Ainsworth   March 3rd, 2008 10:27 am ET

I have thought long and hard, and cannot…for the life of me…..remember one event, one time…. that Clinton had to handle a "red phone moment" Who is she kidding? She cannot claim experience she does not have. And in reality, the experience she does have, determining if we invade another country that has NOT provoked us, she has failed so badly!!

Her reasoning and claims of ability to lead us in the right direction, are just plain wrong.

I trust Senator Obama to make cool, calm, balanced decisions when he is President. He has the intelligence and the JUDGMENT we all need.

Texas and Ohio, let's get this over with. Please put us all out of HER misery……..

PA   March 3rd, 2008 10:26 am ET

And when Hillary was asked to name a moment where she was tested in a foreign policy crisis, she could not. Her claim is very weak, especially when she was tested in her vote for the Iraq war, she made the wrong choice. Her credentials do not make her any better suited than Obama. And Obama got it right on Iraq. She didn't even read the foreign intelligence estimate before she voted to go to war. Why would we want her in charge?

KMAN   March 3rd, 2008 10:26 am ET

Hillary's words … "I think it's a contrast that needed to be sharpened, because this is a big decision for people," she said. "And I want people to have as much information as possible as they make these decisions. So I think we are helping to get out the differences and raise some issues that are important."

So Hillary … just what important "information" did your silly little ad have in it? I didn't see any "information" whatsoever in your TV ad … it looked like typical FEAR-MONGERING from the Bush administration … you are as shameless as Karl Rove! Have a nice trip back to NY.

KW   March 3rd, 2008 10:26 am ET

………………………..BREAKING NEWS………………..!!!!!

I hope the Obama Supporters were watching the news this morning…..Seems Obama has been lying regarding his views on NAFTA just for political gain.

Kw for Hillary in TEXAS

TheLeftNut   March 3rd, 2008 10:26 am ET

Go Clinton AND Obama!

Thanks to the BUSH/CHENEY/ROVE administration, our men and women in the military are sacrificing their lives for ANOTHER country's consititution and babysitting ANOTHER country's dysfunctional government that now buddys up to Iran.

End the Republican's deception.

Fred, GA   March 3rd, 2008 10:26 am ET

I'm an Obama supporter, but I have to disagree with him. Hillary has been desparate her WHOLE life. First she married a womanizer, then she stayed in a marriage just to become president.

I want a female president someday, but NOT this woman. We need someone stable, and truthful. She is not.

Obama 08

Jenny MA   March 3rd, 2008 10:25 am ET

Actually the truth is OBAMA is DESPERATE now becaue he knows what will happen in OH and TX~

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!2008!

FunnyUSA   March 3rd, 2008 10:25 am ET

Obama is the only hope of Republican, Repulican.

Eric   March 3rd, 2008 10:25 am ET

Funny comment from Obama considering he has been negative from the start. From accusing Hillary of basically taking bribes from lobbyists, to lying about her statements on NAFTA, to attacking her votes in the US Senate when he skipped or was not in the Senate for the same votes, to attacking her husband's administration, and running GOP like ads atatcking her on health care and other issues. He is also the one that started the "she will say anything line" back in Iowa and even went as far in Nevada as to say that she does not respect the Hispanic community. His saying she is enagaging in negative attacks is like the pot calling the kettle…

Gobama   March 3rd, 2008 10:25 am ET

The fact is; the Clintons have been getting desperate since their trouncing into THIRD PLACE in Iowa!

Had it not been for the huge national poll leads and the Dem machine behind them during the time of the Iowa Caucus, the Clintons should have been out of the race a long time ago, like most of the other more dignified Democratic contestants are!

And after being clobbered 11-in-a-row and not withdrawing, the Clintons are now trying to AGAIN have the Democrats snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, ….. as was the case in 2000 when the Clintons' disgrace denied Al Gore and enabled Bush to destroy the country.

David from Florida   March 3rd, 2008 10:24 am ET

While Obama may have a point re: the initial IRAQ war vote…he is at the risk of riding that one horse into the ground……..

That alone cannot be the only criteria for why he would be better than her……….at least as far as Foreign Affairs are concerned.

And I'm not quite sure why her new ad is considered desperate or fear-mongering……it is unfair for her to draw any distinctions at all between her experience in the white house as well as in the senate and to get people to at least think about the contrast??

If you read into his rhetoric, it is technically fear-mongering to in a sense insinuate that he is less experienced that she is….because then the natural correlation (without actually saying so) is that he would not be able to handle the vast complex affairs that go with being President.

Earl W. Stafford   March 3rd, 2008 10:24 am ET

I am completed disappointed with the unfair and biased reporting that CNN is presentint to the public. One has only to watch CNN on television and immediately see that it provides far more "face time" for Hillary Clinton than for Senator Obama. There have been instances when it is reporting on the Obama campaign that it will include video on Hillary's campaign. These are subliminal influences and, consequently, unfair and biased reporting.

We watch CNN to received unbiased and objective facts so that we can make an intelligent decision. Let's be fair to both campaigns.

Cris in Texas   March 3rd, 2008 10:23 am ET

Is this kind of aragance that gave my vote to Hillary here is Texas…

TB   March 3rd, 2008 10:23 am ET

I can't believe that Clinton went for the "red phone" fear commercial. It's already been used in previous presidentail campaigns. Did she not think that Obama would be ready for it? Try something new Hilary, that is if you are not to stuck in your old ways. Clintons campaign is beginning to worry me.

KC Dallas Texas   March 3rd, 2008 10:23 am ET

You can say she is desperate or she is fighting hard. Whoever in her situation will do the same, but I don't think she is doing anything wrong. Actually, she is trying to remind American people the important issues facing America.

Like many people said, "She is telling the truth, he doesn't know what he is talking about.". Obama's problem is he gives a lot of promises, but he doesn't know it's not like he can do anything he wants in Washington. It has to work with the whole political system. If you can't make the system work with you, nothing would happen. While Clinton got the relationship, expericences, connections and knowledges to accomplish the job.

Last word: know what you do before you do it, voters! Thank you.

Russ   March 3rd, 2008 10:23 am ET

At this point, it doesn't matter how we got to Iraq, but how we will leave there. Obama never says that only one senator said NO to the Iraq resolution. Had he VOTED against it or just opposed it like most Americans? Let us hear about your accomplishments since becoming a Senator. At this point in time, your still a book with a lot of empty pages. Are you afraid to run on your EXPERIENCE?

Carrie PA   March 3rd, 2008 10:23 am ET

DESPERATE! Hillary has to win big by 20 points. It's impossible! HIllary isn't letting the voters speak. She has lost eleven in a row. If it was any other candidate, they would have conceded. But beause she is Hillary Clinton, she can go all the way to the convention. Stop the madness TX and OH! I haven't even voted but I hope it ends on Wednesday for the good of the party.

Barry   March 3rd, 2008 10:22 am ET

The thing that Obama is doing well on is responding to attacks from Hillary and McCain very quickly, so they don't get out of hand.

O8bama

Kelly Anne   March 3rd, 2008 10:21 am ET

Not an original observation, just a statement of fact.

Hillary drop out now!!

Please end this! You can't win, you can only hurt the party.

Do not hang in there just to hurt the Democratic nominee for November.

ralph tyler   March 3rd, 2008 10:21 am ET

Hillary Clinton is probably going to put McCain in the White House. The Clintons are a truly divisive nuisance. If Hillary continues her fussing after today I will be voting for McCain.

Oh, well. It was never in my interest to be a member of the Democratic Party. That was altruism but I think I am through with that. I guess I will just have to satisfy myself with enjoying the tax breaks I get on qualified dividends.

Charlotte   March 3rd, 2008 10:21 am ET

Obama, change you can count on my A–, He tells the people one thing then tells the Canadians another. Back room meeting with them, telling them his talk was just talk for political purpose. Well, I've been saying he is all talk from the beginning. He is showing his true colors, hope it is not too late.

reality check   March 3rd, 2008 10:21 am ET

Once again, Barack, you never VOTED in opposition of the war. When you did vote, your votes were in favor of its continuation. Stop with your hypocritcal rhetoric and misleading people. One speech in 2002 and voting 'present' 130 times does not make you an expert on anything. You are a fraud.

Amy, Kazoo   March 3rd, 2008 10:20 am ET

Obama's tactic has been to push the single issue of Iraq. His biggest claim to fame has been being "right" from day one. Unfortunately for Obama, I and many other voters, are not single issue voters. On most of the other issues that are important to the American people, Obama's stance has been to agree with and adapt Clinton's own plans. Why have the copy cat when you can have the original? As for Iraq, I think it was more LUCK than good judgement that got Obama where he is. He didn't have access to the documents all the other senators did. He wasn't served a pile of lies and asked to act on it. True he was running a campaign during that time, but all that really means is that he carefully weighed the pros and cons on being for or against the war in terms of "how many votes will this get me and will that cost me?" He's not immune to pandering, to keeping his own agenda and career at the forefront and if you truly believe he is, then you've been fooled.

Ruben   March 3rd, 2008 10:19 am ET

Since she started losing, America has slowly witnessed the real Hillary Clinton… a person who will say and do anything to get elected. In contrast, Obama has always kept his cool, even when polls were strongly against him. I hope this is all over soon so the Democratic party can focus on the general election in November.

J. McKinney SW MO   March 3rd, 2008 10:19 am ET

The media is starting to get half-way honest, and not just soft-serve Obama while hammering Clinton. I hope this start of fair media attention is going to help, but I am afraid it will be "too little, too late". I pray that Clinton will win tomorrow. GO, HILLARY!!

laura   March 3rd, 2008 10:19 am ET

I agree seems like she has tried everything and if she had anything else she would have used it already
I only wish she would be more positive
instead of saying he is bad blah blah
say I am better because

Mike   March 3rd, 2008 10:18 am ET

All of you need to wait for the nice little news story coming out of Chicago today… Obama's little buddy goes to trial today for all of his corruption and campaign money contributions… do you want someone like that answering the phone???

Christine   March 3rd, 2008 10:18 am ET

Stay in there Hillary. King Obama is trying to take the high road to his coronation. If anyone cares to take a look, this race is very, very close. Obama has not won by a landslide. And further, the media has made this a horse race, not an "issues" race like it should be. Remember Obama, Hillary is a fighter. Does that scare you?

B. Smart   March 3rd, 2008 10:18 am ET

Hillary has resorted back to making fun of Obama because of his ability
to speak and conduct himself elequently, as if that is a character flaw.
Demeaning Senator Obama because he is intelligent, only reflects on
Hillary's true character and integrity, which leaves much to be desired.
CNN, its nice to know that you have resumed printing comments from the
Senator Obama voters.

Obama 08.

Glenn   March 3rd, 2008 10:18 am ET

Her rash support of this war makes her look bad. Add the fact that she has been working hard on heath insurance for 16 yrs, and has not got the job done, what choice is left?

Patrick   March 3rd, 2008 10:18 am ET

Ohio and Texas: This is your chance to make history. Vote for Obama and put an end to HRC's campaign. Do it for the Democratic Party. We can't afford 7 more weeks of this infighting. HRC has made it more than clear that she cares more about winning the nomination through any means necessary than about the party's chances in November.

The Analyst   March 3rd, 2008 10:17 am ET

My little moles tell me that Obama is in for a shock tomorrow – especially in Texas where Clinton has at last mobilised for the caucuses. This is going to run and run.

E Popp   March 3rd, 2008 10:17 am ET

What does he mean, "the end of the campaign"? Mister, I'll be behind Hillary in August and beyond!

United We Stand   March 3rd, 2008 10:17 am ET

I don't understand why Clinton supporters can't just own up to their lack of depth. They only say Obama is all talks but the truth is he has more legislative experience than Hillary.
Furthermore, how can Hillary claim to have any good judgement when she DID NOT READ the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE estimate on IRAQ before VOTING to KILL THOUSANDS of our service men and several more Iraqis.
We're in trouble if she gets close to the white house ever again.

KOR   March 3rd, 2008 10:16 am ET

Who's getting desperate? Every speech I saw Obama make yesterday attacked Clinton or McCain, and as the Washington Post stated these were his most forceful and blunt comments to date. If the story was about Hillary they would have called that desperate. Hillary's speeches stuck to the issues. Obama is finally being asked the tough questions so he's dumped his "we're not going to do negative" claim. Another in a long series of flip-flops by a man who has more ambition than ideas.

Trafduol   March 3rd, 2008 10:16 am ET

Hillary – it's 3AM and the phone rings. . . .Do you know where your husband is?

Trina   March 3rd, 2008 10:15 am ET

Barack, she will throw in the kitchen sink. She's invested a lot of time and money in this campaign. Her dream is slipping away. If she wins OH and TX … this thing will drag out. I can't imagine it being any uglier than it already is. Frankly, I'm tired of it! Barack, people like you because you take the high road. Please continue to do that. That's what sets you a part from her.

Obama 08!

Eric S   March 3rd, 2008 10:14 am ET

I think Obama is pretty desperate to try to force Hillary quit.

Mary   March 3rd, 2008 10:14 am ET

I am so OVER this election and I am so OVER Barack Obama.
His arrogance is just too much. The media has determined who
will win and we will spend the next four years with absolutely NO change.

Nick, Rochester, NY   March 3rd, 2008 10:12 am ET

Obama has no solutions, Clinton the wrong solutions.I fear not only for our country but for the survival of the Western culture, especially when I look at the expressions in the faces of Obama supporters. They are in a state of trance, revealing a combination of irrational emotion and profound ignorance of the real world.

carlo   March 3rd, 2008 10:12 am ET

Clinton desperate? That's putting it mildly.

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