March 6, 2008
Posted: 04:50 PM ET

(CNN) – Barack Obama’s campaign has debuted a new radio ad in Mississippi called "Respect," highlighting what they call “derogatory” remarks Hillary Clinton made about the state late last year.

The ad also argues that Obama will “practice his Christian faith by respecting us” — an apparent push-back against the false Muslim rumors that have dogged him throughout the campaign.

In the 30-second spot, former Mississippi Governor Ray Mabus, an Obama supporter, derides Clinton for comments she made last fall singling out the state’s record of electing female politicians.

"I was shocked when I learned Iowa and Mississippi have never elected a woman governor, senator or member of Congress," Clinton told the Des Moines Register in October. "There has got to be something at work here. How can Iowa be ranked with Mississippi? That's not the quality. That's not the communitarianism, that's not the openness I see in Iowa.'"

Mabus accuses the Clinton campaign of calling Mississippi voters “second class.”

“Now I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of people putting us down,” Mabus says in the ad. “Tired of politicians trying to divide our nation instead of lifting it up.”

Mississippi voters head to the polls next Tuesday, March 11, with 33 Democratic delegates at stake.

– CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Mississippi


Midge from Ohio   March 6th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Mississippi was also the state that DIDN'T ratify the Nineteenth Amendment (giving women the RIGHT to vote) until 1984. Can you believe that? They obviously still believe women are inferior. Vote for Obama, we don't need or want your votes. You are uneducated backwoods people who don't do your research..
HILLARY '08

Robert B   March 6th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

I find it funny that people are critisizing Obama for going on the offensive. They say things like "I thought he was supposed to be different." Or, they call him a hypocrite.

I don't see any other way he can defend himself other than going on the offensive. He has been on the defense this entire campaign and I believe he, as well as half the nation, is sick of it. I know I am.

Hillary points out the dumbest of dumb things and it makes me wonder why people listen to her. Have any of the Hillary supporters looked into the Clinton scams? They do exist, you know.

Lorraine   March 6th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Hillary clinton says that she is fighting for voters. That's a lie! She is fighting to get back into the White House. She doesn't care about anything but her own ambitions and will do anything to win the presidency. She and Bill have made so many deals under the table that she must win the presidency to pay back all the deals made. I would not support Hillary even if she did receive the Democratic nomination.

Now she trying to get the delegates seated from Michigan and Florida. She wants people to think she wants their voices to be heard. She could care less about these voters or their voices. The only reason she wants these delegates seated is she thinks it will add to her delegate count. If she were leading in the delegate count, she would be fighting to keep these delegates from being seated, especially since she along with the other candidates, as well as the state democratic party and both governors all agreed that the delegates would not count when these states jumped the date for their respective primaries. Hillary does not do anything unless there is something in it for her. She says she is a fighter until her opponent gets the best of her, then she will FAKE the tears/emotion to try to make others feel sorry for her. She is not to be trusted and if she steals this nomination, I will vote as an Independent, and call on others who still care about a fair process to do the same.

Craig of Salisbury   March 6th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Obama will win In Wyoming and Mississippi. He will then go on to win the nomination. My hope is that he selects John Edwards as his running mate, but I'm open to anyone except Clinton.

Regarding the argument that only Clinton can win the general election–that is a very shallow and superficial argument. The fact is that the democratic candidate for the presidency will benefit from the tremendous turnout of democratic voters. Obama WILL get the votes in the so-called big states.

derek   March 6th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

…And yet isn't it still true that Mississippi still has "never elected a woman governor, senator or member of Congress"? Ahem. Maybe Mabus could have taken this opportunity to pledge to advocate for women in his state instead… or even Obama. There was actually a more positive counter argument in there, if you were going to bother.

Alex Mackin   March 6th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

HMMMMMMMMMMMM…………..

sounds a bit like 'old politics' to me mr obama…..

NEVEROBAMA   March 6th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Obama is just like the rest!

What hope is there – He needs to go back to Kenya with his racist wife Michelle.

GO HILLARY!

Sydney   March 6th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Let see, what have we learned about Hillary Clinton's Campaign:

LIE and CHEAT.

They call us naive when is the HRC Campaign making up lies, trying to steal the nomination, and being two faced. Reality is, Obama has a honorable campaign that is not made on lies like the others. Another thing, they said that Obama's name was mentioned in court, HOWEVER, it wasn't implicated in anything with the Resko case. Stop trying to spin things into lies. Obama is not doing anything illegal so stop twisting it into something you want it to be. Obama is a uniter, not a divider.

OBAMA '08

Gini   March 6th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Kevin has a point. It is likely that Obama and Hillary will both need to win Ohio or Florida in order to win the general election. To suggest that Obama can win either South Carolina or Missouri is naive because both of those states go red consistently in general elections. And for all of those who call Obama a uniter, take a look at his attack ads against a fellow Democrat and tell me again that he will unite this country when it seems like he is driving a wedge into the Democratic Party. To be fair Hillary is doing the same, but when you praise Obama please refrain from calling him a uniter and give me a real reason to vote for him.

Patch   March 6th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

To all that continue to press the name Tony Rezco upon Senator Obama, Keep in mind two things:

1) He gave money to Senator Clinton as well, only she didn't give it back to charity like Senator Obama did.

2) Two words worth hitting a Google search: Peter Paul.

Odd that YouTube removed all the videos about Peter Paul.

Johnny Stine   March 6th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Hey Kevin and other people who feel the way you do……
Do you actually think that result of the primary vote in Ohio is reflective of the candidates ability to win it in the general election? The only way that could be is if Obama ran against Hillary and McCain as an independent. Jeeeze you and others – those people voting in those races and going to the caucuses are DEMOCRATS. These people are not going to leave their party and vote republican in the general election. That has never happened. Again – the primaries are to elect a nominee for THEIR party. Whoever wins the nominee is generally SUPPORTED by their party. So the argument being made that Hillary should be the nominee because she has won the big states is for the mindless to believe. The fact that Hillary touts this in her recent Ohio speech confirms the latter and what I have always believed having seen her as first lady from Arkansas all the way through her husbands years as president – those years she takes credit for as her foreign policy experience.

Way to go OBAMA   March 6th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

It is about time someone call the ClintonS out for what they are! Negative polticital snakes. I use to like Bill and Hillary, but now I really feel that they are out for power and the destruction of the Democratice Party. I use to be a Hillary Fan, now I am for Barack Obama. He is the better candidate and can turn the page to a brighter day for our country.

JP SW   March 6th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Why hasn't Mississippi elected a woman governor, senator or member of Congress? Why is the pay of Mississippi teachers barely above the poverty level? Why does Mississippi lead in dropouts from school and lead in deaths of African/American young men? Why are your prisons filled with your children and loved ones?

Former Mississippi Governor Ray Mabus because of people like you.

Hey Mississippi you can fight to throw off those chains. Fight for your children and place in life. Women stand up and vote for the woman that will stand beside you all the way.

VOTE FOR HILLARY CLINTON!

Bernard Shelton   March 6th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

What happens if all the small states combine to give Obama the nomination though he may fail to win the large State. If he makes the numbers…will he be denied the the nomination?.

Jack Robertson   March 6th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Is the IRS giving Hillary the kid glove treatment? Why won't she release her tax returns immediately? Surely Mrs. Clinton isn't hiding anything from the voters, is she?

Bernard Shelton   March 6th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

I wonder why on the above sticker I see Hillary Clinton, John McCain..more topics but no Barrack Obama. Is the whole CNN going like Lou Dobbs?

Vince   March 6th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Everyone here talks as if they know anything. The truth is very few of you have done ANY research. Has anyone been to Mississippi? If so, do you really think it's like Iowa? I don't.

As for Rezko, it must be nice to have a friend like him so Obama can purchase a house that is $300,000 UNDER market value. And Rezko's wife purchases the lot next door. Does that NOT sound a bit STRANGE?

We don't know what the Rezko trial will bring, but he is being charged for basically trying to buy of politicians. I think selling a house for $300,000 under market value falls into that claim, don't you?

Oh, as for the Clinton's having money, uh, yeah, one was a president, both of them wrote best selling books, so obviously they have money. Where do you think Obama got all his money? Ah, yes, selling a book!

Eric Coffman   March 6th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

You think those comments are bad? Hillary, in a video on CNN just two weeks ago basically waved off the value of any caucus state saying that those caucuses are just run by a bunch of party activists and don't reflect the will of the people. What arrogance! I'm surprised that clip of hers doesn't get played in every caucus state from here on out to remind people of her truly arrogant nature. If you really think the little people will be her concern once she has power, you've been lead down the garden path. Her dirty tricks now are all about seizing power. That is all she wants – power!

Anna Sacramento, Ca   March 6th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

So this is the "new" politics? Seems like the change that is being promised just slipped right through everyone fingers.

Brad   March 6th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Hillary cannot and will not win the Democratic nomination. Obama will be ahead in Elected Delegates, in the Popular Vote, AND in the most states won. IF the Super Delegates give Clinton the nomination in spite of all that, the traditional Democratic coalition is gone (black voters especially will not vote in November 08) and its not like Hillary can make up the difference with independents. So she looses any way.

But the point is that Hillary can have all the momentum she wants and win every big state from here on out. But her having the momentum now cannot compensate for her not having the momentum in the month of February. She lost this nomination in February. And she can't change that now.

Obama will be the Democratic nominee. He will choose a General as his running mate. He will win. And the Clintons FINALLY will be off the national stage!!!!!!!!!

Jennifer, New York   March 6th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

first Clinton was named the 'first black President' by the black community, now they forgot all about it , of course, it is all about race and color of the skin, with friends like the black community who needs enemies. this community scares me, they have no loyalty.

Lets see them...   March 6th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Hillary, show us your t….

No Hillary, not those!!!

YOUR TAXES!! YOUR TAXES!!

LIZZ   March 6th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

It is a shameful thing to see how unfair and unjust the campaign has become. The world is looking on, and the US is a nation that other countries in the 3rd world would like to emulate. What I am seeing and read in this blog are a few Hateful comments that are directed to Obama. Thank God all your racial comments will never overcome a young, brilliant, ambitious, gifted, decent man like him, and not a gutter rat like HRC. MAD IN TEXAS TWO OF A KIND.

Barack Obama is a God sent to America, after a political disaster like Pres B.

Charles, Maryland   March 6th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

me3, I know what you mean…All views are not equal.

Anna   March 6th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Being Ray Mabus' niece and an Obama supporter, I may be somewhat biased, but I think this can only help Obama. He hasn’t really gone that negative – compared to others. He has proven that he can take hits from Clinton and McCain and survive, but he needs to show America that he can throw a few hits as well. I know Obama stands for a new kind of politics; however, voters usually respond to these types of ads. Also, living in Mississippi, I think this was definitely a story worth bringing up; it will really make Mississippians think about Clinton.

Bernard Shelton   March 6th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

It is obvious the people in politics like the dirty game…see the results. Obama can and should play the rules of the game. Nothing in politics is honorable. Neither here nor in other countries.

TO   March 6th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Well, should Karl Rove be proud of Obama now? It's just laughable.

Jackie   March 6th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

The real question here is will Obama step up to the plate and confirm that these two states have a poor record with women….

This one will backfire for Obama. Over half of those voting in November are women. Some of us like our candidates to be advocates. Women, blacks, gays, any minority would not have made progress without people standing up for us and pointing out the places where we are excluded.

This attempt to attack is lame. I'm not sure if it will work in some places or not, but it would not work in the state I'm from.

Jorge Paz   March 6th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

CNN your guys are a bunch of cowars, bias , I am sure the kind of people monitoring this are Obama supportes. shame on you.

Lana; FORMER lifelong liberal democrat   March 6th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

LOU DOBBS for PRESIDENT, 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ayyub, Richmond, Va   March 6th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

March 6th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Obama I thought you were a different kind of politics. Sounds like the same old BS to me!!!!!!!!

Deb, Hillary wanted to play dirty. Karma, what comes around goes around. Careful what you wish for Hillary Rotton Clinton. Give up and save the party by becoming VP for Barack in November or at least fight your real opponant like Obama is (John McCain) the media only held barack for the winter and you for march.

Linda Porter   March 6th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

It is absurd that the Democratic Party would be asked to pay in aiding Florida in a second hijacking of the Presidency. Both governors and Hillary Clinton knew the rules. They held the primaries early knowing what the consequences would be. I think they are stinking up the Country with their foul smells that will cross many borders and sicken others as well as all fair-minded U.S. citizens.

Belle   March 6th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Give ME a break about the Rezko Trial having NOTHING to do with Obama Andy.

If that is the truth, then please Tell Me why one of Obama's Campaign Staffers is attending the trial.

Tell me why Obama LIED during the debate with Clinton, and said he only worked 5 hours on one case for Rezko.

Tell me why Obama Never mentioned his relationship was a 17 year relationship with Rezko!

Kathy   March 6th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

"Obama targets", not Obama attacks like it would be for the other way around.
He started the attacks and continues.

to whom it may concern   March 6th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

to all the Democraps:

while you were all delusional about Obama when he’s not talking about intangibles about the past or future, most of what he’s saying is quite negative o just says nothing that makes sense .
.This man votes just the same as Hillary and somehow says he’s completely different. HA! Actions speak lounder than words Mr. Obama.

Debbie   March 6th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

It's ok Mississippi, I'm from Wisconsin and according to the Clinton campaign, we don't matter either.

Belinda   March 6th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Time for a change…yeah…Barack…Keep it fresh….keep them guessing!

Obama 08

Bayou Joe   March 6th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

DEMOCRACY IN ACTION. The world is watching us making fools of ourselves. With all the good people we have in this country. This is what we have to choose from. Makes me want to throw up. Now we have Canadagate to add to the Democratic fiasco. Or how about
Michigan and Florida losing their votes because of some stupid rules
imposed by the DNC. God help us all.

A Loyal American

Vince   March 6th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

I am sick of hearing Hillary say that no president has ever been elected without Ohio.

First of all, no woman or black person have ever been elected President either. Is Hillary saying she should just give up because it has never been done.

Second. Hillary is the democrat's Huckabee. Apparently she did not major in math either. She has a snowball's chance in H of winning.

Third: in most primaries in the past, the nominee was already decided by the time Ohio voted, and of course the only remaining nominee gets the win. This is a whole new ball game.

Barack has done an incredible job. He came into this contest with little name recognition and has defeated Hillary Clinton, a member of the most powerful political family in the world. If it weren't for Bill, she'd be nowhere right now and she knows it.

Go Obama.

JP SW   March 6th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

WOW! ALL OBAMA supporters. what are ya all afraid of?
Those in Florida. It only takes one. Just one person to file a lawsuit against the Florida governor, the House of Representatives and the DNC. Others will follow. Then the Republican governor, Charlie Christ, will really worry about the money. Don't let anyone tell

you can't because the primary rules are not the same as a national election. A good lawyer will tell you the many ways to go.
It just takes one!

How many of your right have the Republican governor and House and the DNC violated?

""Examples of civil rights and liberties include the right to get redress if injured by another, the right to privacy, the right of peaceful protest, the right to a fair investigation and trial if suspected of a crime, and more generally-based constitutional rights such as the right to vote, the right to personal freedom, the right to freedom of movement and the right of equal protection."

doug   March 6th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

I thought Obama will bring change and hope to america. How come he begins to have personal attack like this.

Ali Graham   March 6th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

I do not understand how any segment of the American people can be so determined to elect an individual who exhibits the extreme multiplicity of personality as Senator Clinton. Someone should really lace together the clips of her crying one moment, fiery mad the next, calm and contemplative after that, followed by mocking an opponents character the next (skies opening) and lastly respecting his contribution to the culture and political landscape. Once that is done they should take all of the words that weren't even in the political lexicon until Obama that she has began to use, in essence trying to hitch her wagon to his rising star. (See change, hope, momentum, movement, etc.) If the purpose of government is to help the people, why elect someone who would so obviously employ the same language and attitude when dealing with those across the aisle or across the ocean. That would be a fantastic way to get nothing done for another four years. As far as delegates go. Don't me mad at Dean or the DNC or anyone else. There is a saying "rules is rules." The people of Florida and Michigan should target any anger and frustration towards those who decided to proceed with advanced primary dates in spite of the known consequence.

Sometimes when you slop hogs they may throw some mud on you. You can jump in the pin and throw mud back….but then they are used to being in trash, aren't they. The best thing to do is go back to your house, take a nice hot shower and get back to business. Stay positive Obama. Your example will lead you to victory.

Alexandre   March 6th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

She is so arrogant, she should be awarded french citizenship.
Then, visiting the Elysee Palace and meeting with President Nicolas Sarkozy, Bill could have tea with Carla Bruni (ex super model), and where we go again for an interenational crisis.
Is that what she was talking about when saying she has international experience?
While Bill will enjoy Carla's charm, i don't think Nicolas will be too much into Hillary.

You want a true woman of power? Try Margaret Tatcher.
Hillary is not of the same caliber.

jonathans over it already   March 6th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

wolf
I smell Clinton all over this …. Yikes I am moving to a different country …not proud to be an American at this point in the game ,,,,,I would vote for wolf for president before any of them

to all the Obama dreamers   March 6th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

why I am not surpreised,
Obama started all the negative’s ,slamming Hillary at every campaign about Iraq, Nafta etc. She fires back now he cant take it.
She just brings the truth about leadership.I dont think Obama wants to get to dirty.Hillary will tear him apart.
He is involved in alot of corruptions that he isnt letting anyone know about.The Clintons have been picked and tore open through the years.
They have nothing to hide that hasnt been surfaced already. Obama has met his match with Hillary.
Hillary is a little pitbull when she is cornered.
I think Obama better think twice ,before she opens the closet to his corrupt deals. He can sell the American voters ,but he dont sell me. Go Hillary

Deborah A Barnhardt   March 6th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

I'm commenting on the amount of money Senator Barack Obama raised. Hmm I just wonder how he is raising these unusual amounts of money, especially if his supporters are college students. Makes you wonder. Also, so much for all the money, what good it did him in Ohio and Texas.

Boy, is Jack a hater for Hillary. He is so hating her. Why? It is almost as though she did something personally offensive to him. I think we should be looking at Barack Obama more closely; remember what we have in the White House now.

Could you please have a least one person who is for Hillary or at least gives her the benefit sometime. All your pundits are Hillary Haters and is so obvious. Try watching them on TV and boy oh boy, did Jack cut your head off when you tried to say something positive for Hillary. Geez!

Judy   March 6th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Maybethe governor of MS will come out and some how help build support for Hillary. After all, Former Pres. Clinton did help infuse funds to the Delta region of the MS to help reduce disparities. Let's hope the state remembers this.

anne in wisconsin   March 6th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

This add by Obama is as negative and misleading as any of Clinton's have been. It's taken out of context–and yeah, Mississippi AND Iowa–why so few women elected officials—isn't THAT the real point?

Cheryl McNeal   March 6th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I thought Barack said that he didn't believe in negative politics. Now, Barack is connected with Tony Rezko a man on trial. for .. corruption. He got property for a deal. Barack wrote letters to help him get a low income contract. He is another POLITICIAN. Sigh. Sorry he is not my choice.

Tom   March 6th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

This is ridiculous. Is this all Obama has? He's going to win Mississippi by a large margin as it has the highest African American population percentage-wise in the country. Clinton isn't even bothering to really campaign there. He should've saved his negativity for contests that matter.

BTW, all this talk about giving the election to the candidate with the most delegates is silly as well. Fact is, Obama will probably have more pledged delegates, but he won't get to 2025. Why should the superdelegates automatically vote for someone who didn't win out? That's like saying you should win a marathon because you were ahead in mile 24, though no one finished. If he's making that argument, he has no argument regarding not seating Florida and Michigan. You can't have it both ways. You want to change the rules, don't just change them in your favor, Obama.

yoshi927   March 6th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Right on, Obama. He, for one, doesn't go crazy every time he encounters racism, or people who think he's a muslim for some idiotic reason.

kim c   March 6th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

It is a shame Obama has to go negative but he has to in order to win. He just can not sit back and receive all the attacks. We (the supporters) know it is not part of his personality but you have to do it .

Go Obama!!!!

laura, CA   March 6th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Funny, since Obama called Florida's non-delegate primary, "A Beauty Contest"

If there's a FL re-do Hilary could just run Obama's foot-in-mouth soundbite over and over on the air & TV waves in FL.

Then she'll get a 2/3 majority of the voters instead of her 50% + splitting Edwards with OBama.

Lesson #1 Obama: Don't call your opponent out on their record if yours is less substantive and otherwise similar.

Lesson #2 Obama: Don't criticize your opponents statements if yours are idiotic.

Harvey   March 6th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

these are the t kind of comments one expects to come out of Mississippi…..no woman elected gov, senator, member of congress yes that does tell you something…Clinton never said Obama was a Muslim ,, he is the one bring up his faithS

patrick   March 6th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

me3,

cos it's too long and anything longer than this will be like…. hmmm ignored anyway? :)

Anyway, Clintons camp now saying it will be a Clinton-Obama looks like how it will turn out to be. The problem is most independents, GOP and even a significant number of democrats will not vote for anything with the word Clinton on it giving Republican an easy ride. That is why the Republicans are trying hard to get Florida and Michigan in. Do you think they want a Democrat or Republican as president.

bill   March 6th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Obama continues his NEGATIVE campaign. Is anyone tired of his holy-than-thou attitude?

Does eveyone live in fantasy land?

Go Hillary!

Gator for Obama   March 6th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Democrats love to shoot themselves in the foot, so they will take the nomination away from Obama by using SUPEDELEGATES and then hand the election to McCain on a platter. Prepare for four more years of BUSH!!!

Mike, Arkansas   March 6th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Obama campaign…. No campaign has ever raised this much in a single month in the history of presidential primaries. From the beginning, this campaign has always been funded by a movement of supporters giving whatever they can afford. And unlike Senator Clinton and Senator McCain, we have never taken money from lobbyists or PACs.

Clinton and McCain are Old School Washington. Something Obama is trying to change. Political favors for votes.. Votes for Political favors. Money for Political Favors. Wonder how many things Hillary has voted for because she owed a favor to someone who gave her money.. it was payback time whether she agreed with it or not? Is this the way we run our nation? Is this the way we put people in the whitehouse to dictate what we want? This is just a stupid game!! Its not even worthy of anything. What about what we believe in? Not people buying our opinions. Giving our true opinions, Our True Votes, for what is right! Wonder how many voted for Iraq because they owed someone else a Political Favor? This is how Washington is being run right now.. and this is what Obama keeps talking about.

answer is pretty clear!

SetItStraight   March 6th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

So much for CHANGE and the new way of doing things –

Looks like Obama got a taste of the negative campaign cool aid and now wants to run with it. SOME CHANGE!

He had my vote and now has lost it, same cheap old politics as usual.

anne in wisconsin   March 6th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I am tired of Obama supporters calling Hillary crooked. Hillary and Bill Clinton are the MOST investigated couple on the planet!–Ken Starr HATED them and went after them with everything–and all he came up with was Bill lying about a BJ in the Oval Office. That means these people are pretty clean. These are good people, far from perfect, but good. Obama is a good guy too—I like him! I simply think that Hillary has a greater depth of experiences, unique to a woman in her position, that would make for a strong president. I just don't think Obama is ready–from his performances in debates (lacks quickness and specifics) to his speeches that are trite and repetitive and appeal to people who just want "change" for change sake. I want PROGRESS and I want to know where we're going. My guess is that in 2012 or 2016 Obama will be that candidate–just not yet.

JWK   March 6th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Obama doesn't have what it takes to run the country. Clinton is too derisive to do any good. McCain is more Democrat than Republican. Still, I have a problem. If I vote for Obama I am called a sexist. If I vote for Clinton then I'm called a racist. If I vote for Mc Cain then I am both. I think that no matter who I vote for the country is lost.

Liz   March 6th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Whoa….NO ONE in these campaigns has put Americans down more than Obama's wife!

As for the male bias in Iowa and Missouri, Hillary has a point. Don't shoot the messenger, hear the message, resolve to become better at integration.

Ben   March 6th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Senator Obama took a statement that Clinton made last year and uses it in a radio ad. This ad might be considered negative, but it is fair.

janis   March 6th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Why can't Obama continue to take the High Road? Mr. Obama points out what America is suppose to be and reconnect with eachother. What's happened to: "WE THE PEOPLE ?? OR
FOR THE PEOPLE BY THE PEOPLE?"
Ask the Americans do they really want an "impeached President to enter into a Clinton Dynasty after the Bush Dynasty. Americans not only want a change, but need Hope that we can be an honest and strong leader. Remember…..THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE !!!
YES WE CAN !!

v.ananthan   March 6th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

I DO SEE A LOT OF HATRED AGAINST HILLARY CLINTON …

WE ARE NORMAL PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT HILLARY CLINTON AND WE DO THAT BECAUSE WE THINK SHE IS A BETTER CANDIDATE…

SUPPORTING HILLARY DOESN^T MEAN THAT WE DON^T RESPECT OBAMA….

mm,ma   March 6th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Obama should grow up and stop crying. He has been whining since he started running and I am sure his grandmother from kenya would weigh in and say its true.

B. Smart   March 6th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

. . . . HILLARY'S KITE WON'T FLY IN MISSISSIPPI, EVERYONE HERE KNOWS WHAT SHE IS. Google Clinton Scandals. We have morals here.

OBAMA 08.

Keisha   March 6th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

HRC said these words out of her own mouth about Mississipi. It's not an attack just because you bring what she said to light.

david   March 6th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

I have noticed that CNN posts cheap comments of Hillary supporters against Sen. Obama. But when you write logical and convincing comments agaisnt Hillary they dont post it. I do survey of these commennts. I find more that 70 percent of the comments agaisnt OBama which lack minimum civility. I have been doing this survey over a time period. I will post the report soon. somewhere. CNN is really low.

Suzanne   March 6th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Um Kevin, Clinton took campaign contributions from Rezko and has closer ties to him than Obama.

Do your homework.

ademocrat   March 6th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

To James – if Obama gets the Democratic nomination , all those
red states he thinks he won- will go RED.

They were as we say in the South – "just fun- in " in the Democratic
primaries.

mm,ma   March 6th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

I have a new name for Obama, He is a vending machine, he gives out promises on demand.

DVW   March 6th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Why aren't you reporting about Clinton Nafta-Gate?
It is all over the Web??
Where is CNN on this story?
Why are you suppresing this story and showing reports on Hillary and experience instead?

lowland   March 6th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

pal….do the math?

You re right hilary can not win but neither can obama. With out Fl or Mi or without super delegates neither will cross the magic number. Stop throwing that around like Obama has it locked in!

Cindy   March 6th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Don't cha see? She was trying to make Mississippi feel guilty and beat out Iowa by voting for a woman for a change.

It should work, shouldn't it?

Wait a minute… how did she do in Iowa, anyway? Ok, nevermind….

Lou   March 6th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Hey Obama, respect me and call to have all the votes counted!!!

I voted for you and I am so disapointed you do not want the Florida Votes counted because you lost… So now You are a looser and if you get the nomination you lost my vote.

Ingrid   March 6th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

To the person who said that CNN is biased toward Clinton. Are you joking. CNN has never been friendly to Clinton. There is no proof about Clinton's NAFTA-gate or whatever you like to call it. Obama obviously has said and done things that were direct lies to you, his supporters. Face it. You don't have to paint him as a saint to prove why you like him. He has done nothing worthy of how high you put him up. He will let you down. There is absolutely no question. You just wasted 55 million giving money to a person who bought his back yard from a crook. If your own family bought your yard from a crook who is a friend, what does that make your family? Would YOU be proud?

Surane Fonseka   March 6th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

To Mad In Texas

Why should Obama go back to Kenya? Is it because his father was black? What about his mother? She was white and Obama was brought up by his mother and maternal grand parents.

Your comment stinks of racism. I am not surprised that you are supporting Hillary and Bill Clinton.

aware   March 6th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Sexism and racism are alive and well! Barack has used both but he can't buy the primary or the general. Barack lied about Canada, and we await the R bomb. way to go America.

Hillary the HOPE of 08 and the wise choice! Yes, we will! :)

Dionne Bennett   March 6th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

How can we allow the rules of the game to be changed in the middle of the game. FL and MI knew the consequences for moving up there primary date. How can anyone say count the delegates when Obama's Name was not on the ballot in MI.????????? The Clintons have a history of owed favors!! If we really wont to bring a Fresh New way to do business vote for someone new~~~~ Plus who trust Florida we saw with Gore how trust worthy they really are!!!!!

Oh and by the way..Lets make sure Hillary shares 2006 taxes before she annouced her running for pres. 2007 Im sure she was v ery careful…………

Broderick [UK]   March 6th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Kevin your comment is the most irrational point, I have ever had the misfortune to have read. Perhaps, you are intellectually bankrupt.

From every analyses of the primaries so far, the most educated USA citizens are voting Obama.

Do you really mean that the very intellectual minds in USA are "NAIVE"? Or your head is not attached to your neck?

KHAL   March 6th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

This is just pointing out that she's not the pefect "white woman" candidate…..she lies more than Billy…Boy, she's arrogant, conceded, and all the other things that "blue bloods" think they got on us southerners.

Houston, Texas (former Mississippi resident)

gary   March 6th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Obama started all the negative's ,slamming Hillary at every campaign about Iraq, Nafta etc. She fires back now he cant take it.She just brings the truth about leadership.I dont think Obama wants to get to dirty.Hillary will tear him apart.He is involved in alot of corruptions that he isnt letting anyone know about.The Clintons have been picked and tore open through the years. They have nothing to hide that hasnt been surfaced already. Obama has met his match with Hillary. She is a little pitbull when she is cornered.I think he better think twice ,before she opens the closet to his corrupt deals. He can sell the American voters ,but he dont sell me. Go Hillary

Asad Shane   March 6th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Clintons are old politicians, and they are doing what ever probaganda they can undermine Senetor Obama. however, is that work for them? i don't think so. Obama should't go after Helary becouse that is victory for NEO-CANS. folks remember that in Texas, republicans voted for her becouse they know they can beet her 2 to 1 in the general election.

Rex, Toledo, Ohio   March 6th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

I agree me3. I can hardly get a post added and yet some of the drivel I read from others is absolutely disgusting.

Derrick   March 6th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

The Obama campaign is SAD and PATHETIC without a BACKBONE!
The american people need to hear solutions, not speeches. Perhaps Barack should sell vacuums and give speeches!

Obama is sure to lose. Not worth spending anymore time listening to his farse speeches.

If not Hillary, then McCain!

YES WE WILL!

Hillary 08′ 12′

michelle williams   March 6th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Kevin and all the Hillary lovers out there -

Rex, Toledo, Ohio   March 6th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Good for the Great State of Mississippi! Remember, Obama cares for all Americans, not just the corporate elite. Ohio didn't get it. Mississippi sure does.

Me-as-well   March 6th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Hey me3 — I wrote an insightful paragraph or two that has not been posted either. But I did get a jab in at a media person. I guess they didn't like the truth of the matter.

Kona   March 6th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Interesting how so many of you will criticize someone for being positive, uplifting, and for providing solutions for all people, and then cherish their opponent despite their being negative. If that isn't hypocrisy, I don't know what is.

jack   March 6th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

so that Clinton with you Clinton throw a bunch of stink in Obama is Ok,and Obama do that is not?
by the way let me show you a simple math
Cinton win texas primary with 3 point but now in caucues obama lead with more than 11 point and The ratio is P 2/3 ,C 1/3
so we have 3*1/3=2
and 11*1/3=3.66 so the win Of TEXAS is Obama

andy   March 6th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

For the sake of information, Bill Clinton was in Toronto giving a speech at
a fund raising event.
Also in attendance were John Travolta, Tom Cruise and many other high flyers. So he couldn't possibly have been in Texas. Why is it now that H.C. wants to change the rules in Florida and Michigan? They were sanctioned by the party and the sanctions were agreed to by the candidates. So now, the party is wrong. I think the Clinton campaign is desperate.

post this cnn   March 6th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

I think all you hillary supporters should move to iraq

corin   March 6th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Yeah obama thats what i am talking about!!!!! see people…. obama campaign dont make personal or false attacks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE make factual attacks!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08 and thats all i have to say

And for all my hillary supporters yall know she has been running a horrible campaign……..i mean look at how her campaign is fallen apart even though she won 3 states!!! Duh and you think she can run a country or unite a country!!! This is not about obama going negative everything that is coming out or about to come out are the plain facts!!! if hillary cant get major delegates from states she doesnt bother with the states. Just like in the potomac primaries she didnt bother with us, she didnt bother with the smaller states or southern states like we dont exist!! And thats why i am not going to bother to elect her for the white house!!!!

Jim   March 6th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

More hateful Obama supporters. And, clueless. Of course, they were in diapers when the Clintons were dragged through the mud. There's nothing else to vett. On the other hand, Obama hasn't seen nothin yet. He's a crooked politician, and the truth shall set him free…from any longer being able to run for President.

Dianne   March 6th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Do not forget that in 2000 Al Gore could have been the president by losing Florida and winning his state of Tennessee. When will the state of Florida ever learn? They were disenfranchised by the Republicans in 2000 and voted for Bush, again (!), in 2004. Democrats, please, teach them a lesson. So goes Florida…only Republicans benefit.

jz   March 6th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Thank you Chris. I have been reading a lot of blogs lately and wonder where everyone picks up their facts. I think if anyone wants to make accusations you should cite your source so I can check the facts. I don't believe most of what you people write on both sides. Very few people raise the gender issue but I think it's out there. Too many 'good ol boy' networks have been offended by Clinton. In 1870 the 15th amendment gave black men the right to vote. Women of any color were unable to vote for 50 more years when in 1920 the 19th amendment was ratified. I fear that winning the Presidency may take that much longer also.

Ken Schei   March 6th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

In case anyone missed it, this is from "Mad in Texas" (a Clinton supporter). It's hard to imagine a better argument FOR Obama:

"If he should be so lucky as to gain the White House how is he a shoeshine boy going to change it with all the other politicians up there. He can't even handle one woman. BUT WHAT A WOMAN> Whip his little butt. Go back to Kenya Obama and leave us alone. HILLARY 08″

OBAMA '08

Todd   March 6th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Everyone in the media say's Clinton backers are less educated than Obama backers. I can see why after looking at this site.

Sarah   March 6th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

It is sad that Obama has to do this kind of thing, but clearly the people of Texas and Ohio bought into it. It should not be very hard for Obama though. The Clintons are immoral, and underhand. I'd start with the tax returns that she is "too busy" to deal with. Pity she can't afford an accountant, must have used up all her money lending it to her disgusting campaign.

Arkansas Undertaker   March 6th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Simple fact: HILARY CLINTON WILL NEVER BE PRESIDENT OF THIS COUNTRY!!!!

She shot herslef in the foot for possibly the VP position when she attacked Obama. So good for her.

The republicnas will make sure she wont be President. And Obama doesnt want her on the ticket with him so she's screwed.

post this cnn   March 6th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

to: Kevin first person to respond, Well id like to see the clintons try with the rezko crap. thats fine when white water is brought up again and the whole scandal with peter paul well see who is finished!! NOW WHAT!!!

Michelle   March 6th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Why is Change so comical? Reguardless of your party some people are not ready for change. Change is coming whether it under China rule or India. Two of the countries we have sold our future and place in the world to. How many of you are sitting in a job that you can not be outsourced?.. Do you want a President that don't make excuses for making the wrong decision? Do you want a president when his or Her back is against the wall come out fighting with untrue and racism….What if Obama was a Muslim? This country was invaded, so that immigrants had the freedom of religion. I guess she will remind us, when everything else fail that he is Black….and would that be the whole truth!..NO!.

Kiwi Pete   March 6th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Sam says "google – Paul vs Clinton. More of the same railroading ways of the Clinton De-Fame!"

I say, go to factcheck.com and read "Crooked Claims About Clinton"
January 18, 2008 Updated: February 8, 2008

Hey, I'd rather see Obama win, but Hillary would make a great President too. Believe me, the rest of the world is desperate to see an intelligent, articulate, informed President in the White House again. Either will do.

OhioVoter   March 6th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Kyle:

Obama could BARELY beat HRC in Missouri. And do you know the last time that SC went Dem?

jj   March 6th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

OK. I am shocked that Obama is playing the race card. Just switched my vote.

Vince Los Angeles, CA   March 6th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Kevin March 6th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Besides once the Resko trial drops the O bomb he's finished

How naive YOU are….the "O bomb" was already dropped today by the defense…..nothing blew up! Imagine that!! Just like the bogus Nato-gate story (that you probaby lapped up like a thirsty dog), Obama's connection with the Rezko trial is entirely CURSORY…..He has no involvement, no culpability, no connection….period….

Candy   March 6th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

No doubt this woman will do anything to get into the WH to mess it up even more.

Joe from the cornfields of Iowa...   March 6th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

RE: Mad in Texas… Good to see Racism alive in well in Texas. You Hillary supporters should be proud… Let's see, the demented elderly, the uneducated, those whom english is a second language, and let's not forget…. those loveable Hill-Billy racists… Obama a shoeshine boy? I am proud to be a democrat, an Obama democrat, no in breeding allowed.

stephen   March 6th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

clinton is winning those big state where she have lobbist,those who have links to the white house,while Obama is winning the big and small states as well,Obama represnt the intrest of those voices that are not heard in the white house,the interest of all americans.The issue of iraq is should be looked into,the economic recession america is facing today is as a result of the war in iraq,who voted for that war,clinton,yes,she has experience by travelling and having diplomatic relations with different world,but,SHE WAS IN THE POSITION TO THAT ,OBAMA WAS NOT IN SUCH POSITION,IF HE HAS BEEN IN SUCH POSITION,HE WOULD HAVE DONE BETTER.

OhioVoter   March 6th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Mississippi may not vote for Hillary for speaking her mind, but at least she said it. (Unlike Obama saying on one hand he disagreed with Farrakahn, but on the other he wouldn't tell Farrakahn not to support him until Hillary called him out.)

If Obama had said that Mississippi (or any other state) did not elect black officials, we would applaud him. Hillary calls Mississippi out on sexism and we say she is besmirching the state. You can't have it both ways, folks.

(And if anyone says that there are many states without elected black officials, I agree it's appalling. But there is one distinction — we KNOW that 1/2 the population are women. Depending on the state, the % of the population that is black, Asian, latino, etc. can be large or small.)

vl   March 6th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

I have to admit, I was initially drawn to Obama. His messages of change were inspiring. But after hearing the same thing over and over, along with the non-existant "vote" against the war, I began to really question his integrity. I didn't rely on his website, or CNN, I did other research. Then I hear appeals from Oprah stating that "we as black people need to stand behind this black man", his wife not sure if she would support the democratic nominee if it wasn't Barack, then her "finally proud" moment.

Today there is an article in the HoustonPress.com Obama screamed at me…. read it. It's from someone who's been in the know for years and tells A LOT how Obama got where he his. The list goes on and on and on. He is not the man with integrity he would like everyone to think he is. HE started the negative ads with the Harry & Louise mailer and the NAFTA mailer. HE IS NOT THE CANDIDATE OF "CHANGE" THAT YOU THINK HE IS!

Just my 2 cents……

Pat   March 6th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Has anyone seen a breakdown of the Texas votes by party? I'm just wondering how many Republicans may have voted for Hillary as urged by Rush Limbaugh….in other words, how real is her win?

Mary   March 6th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Expose her!!!

Ken   March 6th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Kevin March 6th, 2008 5:09 pm ET –
Hillary proved that Obama won't win in Ohio? Umm…..let me remind you that these elections right now are for the DFL nominee -not the general election (..and this is a fact). There are already facts coming out showing that Resko made contributions to Hillary's campaign – along with some of her supporters (this doesn't even include Hillary's campaign fraud trial in LA). Oh..and I'm sure you have heard by now that is was indeed Clinton' s campaign who secretly made contact with the Canadien Gov first -in regards to NAFTA gate. There are so many scandals that Obama can bring up about Hillary -but he has chosen not to, as of yet, to protect the DFL. Everyday Obama shows what a true leader is all about. GOBAMA'08

Jdona   March 6th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Yep, Obama will start slinging mud, he will start going negative, he will be seen for what he truly is, another politician that ain't nothing special, and then Hillary will wipe up the floor with him. Go right ahead and attack her, she will trounce you. In case none of you have noticed, she has risen above every single fight, better, stronger, and more solid and respected than she was before. She might be a woman, but she is tough, and she will rise again. And Obama will show himself as the exact thing he has been campaigning against. If it is a fight between Hillary Clinton and Obama, the smart money is on Hillary!

al   March 6th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Why does someone who has only won 14 out of 41 states think she should be the nominee and the person with 27 wins should be vp.?Stop drinking the kool aid of your own press Hillary!

Alek P   March 6th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

I guess the "oh so precious Obama" has to play the race card to win? And what happened to his "new" politics? I guess he was to naive to know the true nature of politics. OBAMA = HYPOCRITE! What happened to "HOPE AND CHANGE"? LOL…what a joke he is.

Candy   March 6th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Jay just because you are a shameless person don't put that on Obama. Because whenever a person try to pin wrong on someone else they themselves are the one they are really talking about. You want to feel better about the dirt you do, not here, not today.

Breka   March 6th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Excellent AD. CONGRATS OBAMA.

PLAY HER GAME TOO

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT.

andrew jones   March 6th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

game on!…Let's take this fight to the finish line.

If Billary wants to play dirty to win, Obama will beat her in her own game!

THE CLINTON's have some many skeletons in their cupboard and Obama should expose all; starting with releasing her tax returns!

SHAME ON YOU BILLARY!

VOTE OBAMA!!!!

randy   March 6th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Kevin is an idoit. Barack's not going anywhere. Do the math (including do-overs in Florida and Michigan)….Hillary cannot possibly win!

So not going to win   March 6th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Bill Clinton went to Canada also…CNN report on this .

CNN leave this comment up so the word can get around while you guys are preparing your story.

PS. What is the news on the Tax forms…also is there something to hide and is she trying to clean up things…also they have 5 mil to loan but cannot afford an accountant.
What a fake.
Hillary is a Fake. She cannot even lie like her husband. It is the 90's all over again!!!!

Nestor Djonkam   March 6th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Dear Obamama
DC for Obama,Virginia for Obama,MD for Obama let move to
Mississipi and win the nomination for Obama .Shame on HER

Adam   March 6th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

there Is no "wining" in the democratic primary. Its all representational. Hillary is still behind in regular delegates even if she takes every contest winning 60/40. Its all up to the super delegates. This includes redoing the FL and MI primaries!

Candy   March 6th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Why don't you guys ever talk about Hil-lie-ary and the money she took from the insurance companies? She is a sell out and once a sell out always a sell out. And I know that you have plenty of mud to send her way. so why don't you do it Media?

Alba Bali   March 6th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Hillary is right to discuss womens rights. Women are half the population and until this country respects the ones who are tough it will not manage to be a fair society for all. Vote for Hillary and stop being blinded by claims that Obama is different. Hillary has shown she cares for women and children, for the poor and the needy. Obama has shown he can talk about utopia land. As long as we have republicans and democrats and some other small parties we will need Hillarys kind to hope for better world.

Gone Again!!   March 6th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Shame on you CNN for being so bias. I agree with M3.

illinois voter for truth.   March 6th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

I love Obama and his ads. There are straight to the point and
the exact wording has been researched to be true, and not
deceptive.

Hillary's ads: d-e-c-e-p-t-i-v-e
Now let's sing, the great song of Cindi Laupers, "True Colors"
especially for Bill and Hillary's lie and personality traits.

OBAMA 2008 FOR PRESIDENT Not for VICE PRES. under a liar.
P. S. I think Obama would rather "clean house" that be connected
at the hip with a low life cheating liar.

OHIO FOR OBAMA TEXAS TWO STEP FOR OBAMA
VERMONT FOR OBAMA R.I FOR OBAMA
MISSISSIPPI FOR OBAMA THE GREAT.

Joe from the cornfields of Iowa...   March 6th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

It is sad to see the in-fighting that is occurring in the Democratic party. In-fighting is what the Clintons are famous for. Funny how they always seem to blame someone else for their sins.

Not exactly the role models that I would want my children to follow. Lie, cheat, distract, pretend, change the rules to suit your needs…especially if you think it will help you win.

Come to think of it, I was like this…when I was FIVE years old. To every undecided, thoughtful, concerned citizen, VOTE OBAMA and end this sham, desperate attempt to grab back the power so they can further divide and conquer…

Las Mascaras de la Nada   March 6th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Barack Obama is the 2008 version of the Macarena.

J Johns   March 6th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Why is it that when Barack's campaign does something like this it's called truth to power, or some such tripe, but when it's Bill or Hillary (directly or not) it's called slime-bucket politics? Just wondering.

sam   March 6th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

MISSISSIPPI – DO not let obama and his followers (They remind me of the fairy tale – Pied Piper of Hamilton and the mice that followed him into the waters of the lake ) fool you. You are too smart a state to fall for this kind of childish talk!

Bob Ramos   March 6th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

I am extremely sick and tired of these petty issues – he said, she said things. I want some specific straight answers from both of these candidates.

It is ok to have ads pointing out where the candidates differ but to waste valuable resources on this kind of garbage reflects badly on the candidate airing the ad.

Jim, American in Paris   March 6th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Well said Hillary. The truth can hurt.

But we all know now that voters in the deep south are voting on skin color more than on the issues and programs proposed by the candidates so why would Mississipi be any different? Hope their voters will break the trend.

Casey, Atlanta   March 6th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Whatever. Mississippi is backward!

Kris in PA   March 6th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Why do I have the feeling that half the commenters on behalf of the Obama campaign in these boards weren't even out of their diapers during the 90's…

Quite scary for the future of our great nation if this is the caliber of youth and new voters Obama is attracting to the Democratic party.

An Agnostic Democrat   March 6th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

I'm surprised this wasn't predicated with Hillary's usual: " As I've said many times …", or "I've been saying for years …", blah … blah … blah!
Talkin' the talk, but couldn't speak the truth or walk the walk if it hit her in the forehead or in the shins!

HaveWePerspective?   March 6th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Here it is… what will the Clinton supporters say now that they've already condemned Obama for their candidates own doings?

JR, PA   March 6th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

CNN – please check on the new allegation that Obama had a sexual relation with a man from Minnesota. This man from Minnesota is being silenced by DNC, Mr. Obama himself and a Mr. Axelrod. If this is true then America must know about the truth! Thanks.

SC   March 6th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

What all of you don't understand is the republicans will eat him up alive. Anyone read WSJ editorial today by Karl Rove? That's just a little taste of what is coming. Make note of the special reference to him not wearing the flag pin.

Hillary was just stating the facts, not attacking, he couldn't handle the republican attack machine, that is Hillary's point, plus we're all tired of his empty messages.

GO HILLARY!!!

danni   March 6th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Man, you clinton supporters are some negative, childish people. Hillary knows she can't stand up on her own, so she's going to have to do everything she can to tear down Obama. And yet, she thinks she's going to be able to force him to pick her as a running mate… hilarious.

Clinton is a fraud   March 6th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

CNN! CNN!! CNN!! Please come out with the news on NAFTA-GATE….It is on MSNBC……The truth is finally coming out…
It was the Clintons that contacted Candian government and NOT Obama's.

FOR GOD's SAKE, Please say the TRUTH…stop being afraid of the Clintons.

American Girl   March 6th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

To All of you grown-ups… I am a 10 year old ( who knows alot about politics) usinn my mom acct. This is not cool. I think you got it all 'twisted' Hillary act like a mean, nasty teacher I had in 3rd grade (aka "Ms.Seitz the fright) and Obama is acting like new kid in school trying to make friends… well Obama is to nice and well Hillary is to mean i have somthin to say if they dont work it out neither of them is gettin in the white hous ethats all i have to say

Annamica, OH   March 6th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Hey don't categorize all the young people as Obama supporters…I stand proud as a 21 year old college educated Hillary Clinton supporter!

Matt   March 6th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

“Tired of politicians trying to divide our nation instead of lifting it up.”

Too bad neither Mabus nor Obama are tired of the fact that states like Mississippi have never elected a woman governor, senator or member of Congress.

Substitute "African American" for "woman" in that statement and see how the story would change. Obama would be celebrated as a pioneer for making such a statement. Hillary is derided as divisive for making one just as important.

It's all politics   March 6th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

As far as I'm concerned the truth is fair game. Obama has not promoted falsehoods about Clinton. Clinton on the otherhand has used underhanded tactics like saying he's a Christian as far as she knows and presenting the picture of Obama in Muslim garb insinuating he's Muslim (which is not a bad thing by the way) and going on about the non-existent NAFTA Canada meeting when she knows good and well that her campaign has met with Canada regarding NAFTA and told them to take her new "position" with a grain of salt and that ridiculous fear mongering ad that we Democrats berated the Repubs for doing. Look it up people. Also look up Paul v Clinton.

jls   March 6th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

If you listen to truely what Hillary was saying about women not holding a higher office in the state ….It was not a mean spirited comment.

She was questioning it based on her years of fighting for women and the right to be equal.

It is a shame that Obama supporters can turn something that all of them for one reason or another should understand..EQUALITY!!!

It is a shame Obama supporters can do no better than this.

They have been hateful in regards to HRC since the beginning.
Have any of them devoted their life to helping anyone? Like her or not; she has done alot to support the less fortunate and if you think she is the only one with baggage than it shows simply how naive people are.
Spend 5 mintues really reading her profile to understand all that she has done and not just judge her because her husband cheated and she kept him around…Obama I am sure is no saint either.

Fight on matters not such idiotic topics with partial facts….

Shawn   March 6th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I would like to say go obama. And second. Hiliary is an admitted flag burner. Buring the flag of the united states of america is not a freedom of speech. It is treason. She admitted to it when her husband first got into office. I think all flag burners should not be allowed to run for office. Lets hope that obama wins cause if hilary wins I am leaving the us.

Ike   March 6th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Hep, the policy of HOPE and CHANGE at work. How nice, and he claims to be a different kind of politician.

American   March 6th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

It is sad that we take such pride in tearing each other apart. I mean, for Kevin to make such a statement shows that we don't have any problem telling the world that we are racist. After all, 8 out of 10 Ohio voters who voted for Clinton admitted that they voted for her because they could not vote for an African American. How sad is that? We really have no idea what is at stake. If we think we can tell a world of different colors and religions that we are a nation willing to be divided on the basis of color and religions, and not feel a major backlash, we are in for a rude awakening and neither Clinton or McCain at the top of a ticket will be able to do anything to keep the vultures of the world from picking at our stiff necked American bones! 911 will look like a tea party compared to what's to come. But hey, we'll have Ohio to thank! O-HI-O! O-HI-O!

DREW   March 6th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

In teaching my 6 year old son the importance of being honest and forthright i let him watch the democractic debates and the canidates,i let him choose for himself…. He pick BARACK OBAMA because he is honest and sincere.I hope adults voting wil acually see this to.

Paula   March 6th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

James, if Obama is allowed to steal this nomination from Clinton, I will vote for a republican presidential nomiinee for the second time in my life!!!

Anastasia   March 6th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Barack Obama not only gives hope to our whole country, he also makes a lot of sense in his reasoning. I believe that he has just enough experience not to go to Washington already corrupted with the stale, out dated way to run our country. It's time we start competing effectively in the World and behave as the super power we are suppose to be. The only way to do that is if we come together as a people. That means, keeping us happy and not continuing to rob the American people, as the previous Bush administration has done. President Obama, we need you and thank GOD for you!

phillip, monterey ca   March 6th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

HRC's 35 years of experience:

1. Worked for a corporate law firm.
2. Served on WalMart board and had no issues with the labor policies there.
3. Formulated a disastrous health care plan that postponed universal coverage for years.
4. Had tea with foreign leaders.
5. Voted for the war
6. Scandal after scandal. Why oh why?
7. Within a couple of years managed to lose both the house and the senate due to vindictive and divisive politics

Experience we can count on?

Mischelle from Illinois   March 6th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

I see nothing desparaging in her comment of OVER A YEAR AGO. I see A WOMAN standing up for women. Which is what she has always done – as a lawyer for WalMart, as the First Lady of Arkansas and as the First Lady of the US.
In case there is any question in some voters minds, especially young voters and African American voters — WOMEN fought very very hard for those equal right, too. SUFFERAGE isn't a myth. It happened. AND there is STILL inequality en every aspect of the lives of US women today. Women are paid 3/4 of what men are for doing the exact same jobs. Women still don't hold very many top positions in the US.
You ALL need to read DeeDee Myers new book, "Why Women should rule the world." INTOXICATING!

Mr. Obama, this is your attempt at negativity??? You have nothing here…. A WOMAN STANDING UP FOR WOMEN, PERIOD!!!

So what's the scoop Mississippi? Have you had many women in high political positions? Or not? Could this just be a TRUE STATEMENT that you may not be very proud of and don't want the rest of the country to know about? HMMMmmmmm!

Concerned   March 6th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

I think it is so disheartening that so much negativity is being espoused by so many at this time. What so troubles me is that so much hatred is being articulated by individuals who believe in hope. To me, it seems that people arguing for a different type of politics are actually practicing (quite successfully) the old brand of politics. What an unfortunate development.

NODAY!!!   March 6th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Yes! Yet again Obama goes negative and yet again he attempts to frame it as his first time. He likes to point out how nice Hillary was when she was 20 points up in all the polls and now when she is down she attacks. Well does anybody remember Iowa? Remember the double attack from Obama and Edwards??? Some called Clinton a crybaby for complaining of the attacks on her integrity. Some said Richardson was positioning himself for VP when he defended her in that Iowa debate. Richardson just wanted to make a point and it was one very good point that he made. Why were fellow Democrats ATTACKING Hillary's integrity??? Of course! She WAS the front runner 20 points up in every poll. Think People!!!

Jazz   March 6th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

The shape up speech was in TX while Hillary was at the Katrina conference in New Orleans. Remember Mississippi was hurt by Katrina too.

It's all politics   March 6th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Any Clinton supporters bringing up Rezko need to realize that Obama has nothing to do with what he was indicted for. Futhermore, some of the other defendants in the case have contributed to Clinton and she has not returned the contributed funds. In addition should look into the Paul v Clinton case regarding the 2000 Senate campaign. She's no angel folks.

Pat M Canada   March 6th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

This is high school politics..
Obama should re-think his strategy as it is no becoming in the least.
And I doubt it will get him any votes but may cost him many.

YLR   March 6th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

KEVIN: LOOKS LIKE THE NEW GENERATION AND "YOUNG AND NAIVE PEOPLE" HAVE MORE SENSE AND ARE MORE PROGRESSIVE THAN YOU….PROGRESSIVE, THAT'S WHAT WE NEED IN THIS COUNTRY TO GO INTO THE FUTURE….NO SMALL MINDED PEOPLE…

SOMEONE GIVE ME AN AMEN PLEASE!!!!

I'M A LATINA WOMAN AND WOULD NEVER PICK SUCH DISGRACE OF A WOMAN AS SOMEONE TO REPRESENT "WOMEN"…

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT 2008

Anny   March 6th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Funny, these advocates of Hillary will endorse any tactics she uses. Think about it, why are the likes of Limbaugh encouraging their people to vote for Hillary? They know she will be their chance to get the White House again. It is ok for Hillary supporters to threaten that they won't support Obama, but if Obama supporters say the same thing, they are demonized. Where is the party unity? Hillary believes that she can say anything about Obama supporters and in the end if she is the nominee, they will all gladly vote for her I worked on Bill Clinton's campaign and I have to say I am mighty disappointed in the campaign Hillary has run.

JC   March 6th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

We CAN NOT TRUST Hillary. She will lie and spin to win. She is a Hypocrite.

linus   March 6th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

"Obama supporters how young and naive you are ! Can't win the election without florida or ohio. Simple fact !!!! Obama won't win Fl, Hillary proved that he won't win Ohio."

I'm an Obama supporter, but I'm not particularly young, and I'm certainly not naive. I'm also intelligent enough to realize that Obama's loss to Clinton in the Ohio primary doesn't have anything to do with how he would fare against McCain in the general election.

s.b.   March 6th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Wow a radio ad. I guess that 55 million has already been spent.

Outside of the box   March 6th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

To me3:

I feel your pain!!! I have a feeling a lot of people find their posts censored if it is not in line with the majority or vaccuous.

OBAMA 4 PRESIDENT   March 6th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

How naive Clinton supporters are! Who were their math teachers? 4 delegates in Texas does not constitute a blow out like Mr. Clinton stated his little wifey needed to stay in this race. Oh….the 10 point margin in Ohio is not the double digit win that was referenced either! HILLARY face it…. you can throw the entire "kitchen sink" and you still will not be OBAMA!!!!!

Sue   March 6th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Obama went negative long before Clinton did. The pro Obama press just chose to ignore it. One of the things he liked to say in his speeches was that Hillary's negatives were much higher than his. Well not anymore. Most polls now say they are just about equal. Many older people, women and Hispanics are able to see through his empty rhetoric and soon everyone else will too.

And by the way, how many thousands of times is he going to say that he was against the Iraq War. I was too. Does that qualify me to be President? It's very easy to say something when you have no responsibility for your decision. He was NOT a Senator at that time and did not have access to all the information available to them.

tz   March 6th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

I am a Hillary supporter and have come to the conclusion that it is virtually impossible for Hillary to win the nomination. Anyway, you parse it the fact of the matter is that Obama will have more pleged delegates and the popular vote. Yes, even if Florida and Michigan redo their primaries. I think it is more important at this time to think about the party because if we don't the Republicans will tear the Democratic nominee apart. I strongly encourage everyone at this point to rally behind Obama!

jen in cali   March 6th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Nice propaganda Obama. Why don't you talk about issues. Oh that's right you are not strong in that area so you stay with personal attacks that are disguised as positive ads. I see through your false promises and you are a fraud. God help this country if you are the nominee. Obama has divided the democratic party but it will be blamed on Hillary thanks to the media bias. He has targeted not the base of the democratic party but young impressionable kids who believe that in idealism vs reality. Reality is going to come and give them a wake up call.

Mary O'Bryan   March 6th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

What happened to the new kind of politician Senator Obama? Seems like the best way to hide your own shortcomings is to attempt to expose your opponents. Can't you come up with something better than the honorable Senator Clinton making a true statement about there not being equality in electing females in Mississippi? I guess not because, let's see, it's about race over gender, isn't it.? Seriously America, the Presidencey should not be decided on either gender or race. It should be decided on the best one for the job. In all of my extensive research that is Hillary Clinton over all the rest (Democrat or Republican. I don't care what race or gender she happens to be. She represents all of "US". Thank you, moblou KY

Joe   March 6th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

March 6th, 2008 5:33 pm ET
If Obama is allowed to steal this nomination from Hillary I will vote republican for the first time in my life!!!

Daniel Adewumi   March 6th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Obama did not actually need to go negative to bring Hillary down. It was obvious that Bill Clinton was behind the shameless lies portrayed by the Canadian goverment which eventually led to the slight backwardness of the march 4 primaries. This is a fact and going forward Americans should decide who they want for President. I trust Obama will beat her hands down in any open contest but since she played dirty she is doing okay.

Kevin must be a very stupid nicompoop to write such lousy and idiotic comment about Barack, but the time has come for such hopeless redundants to be wiped out of reckoning in American politics. Clinton will lead you into the pit blind morrons.

serah   March 6th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

It is ironical that the key individual involved in the NAFTA deal convinced the OHIO voters the contrary and they gave in so cheaply without laying down any agreements.

It was not wrong to vote for Hillary but Ohio voters should have asked her to commit herself publicly that she will do all it takes to have NAFTA deal looked into with the interests of Americans in mind as boldly as she states her 35 years of Experience ( which she got just by being a first lady). She should have been asked to declare her stand very boldly otherwise Ohio got a raw deal on that one and should she be the president do not complain. Remember she is senator for New York and unlike Ohio where NAFTA had negative impact , it did great there.

GA   March 6th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

I still say I will vote for McCain over Obama!

Obama   March 6th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

I will try again –

Sounds like Obama and his supportes are getting desparate!

Hillary   March 6th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

If Obama is allowed to steal this nomination from Obama I will vote republican for the first time in my life!!!

Ed   March 6th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

All I can Say is, By him going negative now, He just showed everyone that he is a part of the same old politics he said we wanted to change. As an Obama supporter, I'm furious with this! He basically just showed me that he is not ready, I thought he was better than that, but I guess he will do anything to win just like everybody else! I guess my family and I will be voting Republican this election………FYI if he continues to do this he will lose a lot of voters, I feel cheated……..

Carol Canton MI   March 6th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Stop and think about all of the outrageous Hillary "scandals.

Ever hear the old saying, consider the source before you believe it.

Republicans have been attacking the Clinton's for 16 years and couldn't get anything on them. They could not get voters angry about the thriving economy we were experiencing, they could not get voters angry about the good jobs (actually being able to pay their bills and even have money left over) our country had, they could not find anything wrong with the job Bill was doing so all that was left to do was attack his PERSONAL life. What happened? People believed the nonsense and our STRONG Economy was flushed down the toilet and we are in two wars just to name a couple of the consequences..

Lesson: Think before you believe all the spin/lies Republicans spread.

Angela   March 6th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

I agree with James, I will NEVER vote Democrat again if the nation's slant towards the impeached Clinton's buys the voters without winning the fight fairly. This type of politics is why there is such a younger rush towards Obama. The reason many can't understand his support is because they don't recognize truth or democracy. We need new leadership and honest representation. My tax dollars are again being used to fund a few and leave the rest struggling for justice. That sounds Republican to me. If we only have one party in America, then we need to stop posing like a two party nation.

Vanessa   March 6th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Good come back! Let's see what she has to say about this ad! I am sure she loves the great people of Mississippi. Just ask her and I am sure she will tell you.

Wes   March 6th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

There's a difference between going negative and raising LEGITIMATE substantiated questions with a sharper tone than going negative. Its not what you do but how you do it.

Obama is going to get tougher but not on the level of Hillary's campaign.

The ignorant feed into the negative and fears. Goes to show how weak minded some people are when watching the news versus doing your own homework on the facts. You know who you are and who they are by how they comment on these blogs.

JTS   March 6th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Hey folks, cool it down. Just let the people finish voting and see where things stand. Get off these dumb blogs, quit your politicrack addiction. The press just wants to keep it interesting because it's their job and it's how they make money.

Dont' get caught up in hate.

Clinton and Obama would each have their own strengths and weaknesses as a president and as a nominee, let's not talk about making cynical spite votes like Rush's automatons. Hard as it is, try to stick together, or you'll get 4 more years of McBush.

Marie   March 6th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Hey guys stay with Obama please…

Hillaryfans   March 6th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Obama has no hope. Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Voter in the south   March 6th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

I thought Obama was going to run a "clean" campaign – no negatives.. Now he's copying and joining those he's trying to separate himself from. He's talking out of both sides of his mouth.

Jazz   March 6th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Apparently, he's just another politician. Obama fans better HOPE no one plays his speech telling blacks to shape up…." put down that remote and stop eating cold Popeye's chicken for breakdast". Or the ABC Nightline interview where his midwest commercials emphasized his white family members as he explained "It shows I have the same midwest values you have". This can easily be misinterpreted to mean "unlikethose other blacks…" Or that they realize he was too busy for the Katrina conference in New Orleans but not for the campus shootings in IL. People died in both cases. As the black vote goes, so goes Obama.

Karl Rove has already noted he denounced Farrakhan's antisemtic
remarks but not Farrakhan's antiwhite remarks. That will not play well
in Mississippi or the general election. Real Dems Don't Quit!!!

Lisa   March 6th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Instead of all this negativity, which can only hurt the democratic party in the end, lets have a dream ticket.
If you include all the citizens of the US, including Florida and Michigan, Hillary has the popular vote.
Obama spent twice as much as Hillary campaigning in Ohio, Texas, Rhode Island and Vermont and he still didn't win.
I think they are both great, but I truly believe Hillary is more ready.
The next 8 years fo Hillary!
The 8 years after – Obama!

Jim in CT   March 6th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

What a surprise! it sure looks like politics as usual to me. Finally we get to see the real Barack Obama, or is it all the nasty political hacks hiding behind the curtain? Either way this will just make Senator Obama look even less presidential than he already does!

Karen P   March 6th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

I'm so sick of HIllary Clinton! It's not big states who elect…it's the duty of ALL states (who follow the DNC rules) to be heard! Clinton doesn't run Mississippi…how dare her be judge and jury…they do that on their own scandals. I'm ECSTATIC that all the states are getting a say in the process for a change. ABOUT TIME! And Hillary thinks the "little" states are unimportant. So she only cares about 1/2 the country who she thinks will make her win.

She may have said that in Iowa, but of course, she'll be all blubbery when she gets to Mississippi…or she'll just ignore the importance of Mississippi as a "small" state.

From a Missourian…MISSISSIPPI YOU ARE IMPORTANT!
GO OBAMA

A "young and naive" thirtysomething voter   March 6th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Kevin,
I don't know how old you are, but your comments about Obama supporters being "young and naive" do prove one thing:

You're not too bright and on top of that, you're arrogant. Fits the profile of a lot of Clinton supporters, so I suppose we shouldn't be surprised. Winning the "over 60″ vote doesn't make Senator Clinton the candidate of wisdom, it makes one question the voters "over 60."

ted   March 6th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Barack needs an 85% state to really blow her out of the water.
ALL DELEGATES WOULD GO TO HIM. Let's go for the gold
Mississippi.

Serge from Miami   March 6th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Yay OBAMA! This is not a negative attack, it's a pure replay of her "exact quote":

"There has got to be something at work here. How can Iowa be ranked with Mississippi? That's not the quality. That's not the communitarianism, that's not the openness I see in Iowa.'" – HRC

No fudging the truth here. No he said, she said innuendo. Just the facts. As long as we stick to the facts, and don't try to "spin" the truth, then I would not call it negative, just PERTINENT.

Emmanuel   March 6th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Obama is not going negative. stop being a liar robert. Do you want to see the video of Hillary saying exctly what the radio ad says? When did it become negative if you can proof what she said just recently in IOWA with the truth. Comapre this ad to Clintons ad of accusing Obama on NAFTA.

Please focus your comments on Clinton and fracking leave Obama alone. Obama this ..Obama that.. Leave him alone he is our president whether racists in the democratic party like it or not.

steve o   March 6th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Just as usual, she start out in lead 15 to 20% up just to see her numbers fall before the elections. She can win the nomination. 150 pleadge delegates are too much for to overcome. Just imagine after March 4, she just gain a net of 10 max. What does this tell clinton supporters? The fat Lady is singing.
Bye bye clinton dynancy

Obama 08

Peter   March 6th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

What is Senator Obama going to do for Mississippi?

Raise the per capita income? Raise the high school graduation rate? Raise the literacy rate? Lower the infant mortality rate? Protect the Coast from the insurance companies? Protect the Coast from FEMA? Learn something about the situation in Iraq and Afghanistan so he can find out the National Guard needs to re-equip to help in natural disasters?

None of the above?

You are expected to carry the state in the primary, but what will you do for the people afterward?

More action, Senator Obama, less talk.

Once again, so much for the new politics.

Paula   March 6th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Darth Vadik of CA, what Kevin said is in fact absolutely correct. It makes no sense to you because you apparently have not done your research on Obama. Don't limit yourself to CNN and this Blog. Go to the Chicago Tribune website and read what their reporters are saying regarding Obama's long time friend, contributor, and former client. Incidentally, Resko's trial started this week in Chicago.

In fact just GOOGLE "Resko" and see what you come up with in terms of Obama's and Resko's relationship and who funded Obama when he got started in politics.

Do the same for Clinton…research, research, research…then weigh your options!

Dolores   March 6th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Here we go again they king of whine!

Obama   March 6th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Obama and his supporters sound desparate to me!!

Ronald, American living abroad   March 6th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Why is CNN not printing comments critical of Hillary?

It is a shame that Hillary's campaign is built on dividing instead of uniting people in a positive coalition for change. She has shown her contempt again and again for any state which does not vote for her. And, when she lied about NAFTA-gate to steal the Ohio election, she showed her contempt for all the senior adults who are the core of her support. What other ways will Hillary try to divide the UNITED States of America? What else is she hiding?

Michelle   March 6th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

If Florida and Michigan is counted with out a redo, and Clinton clutch the victory for the Democratic Party. I will no longer be a Democratic. I will be an Indenpendant…

BH3   March 6th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Hillary, the president for the United States of America…

except caucus states, red states, most of the small states, the state she grew up in, very liberal states, and Mississippi.

ok maybe just big blue states…that's doesn't have the same ring.

Anastasia   March 6th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Kevin,

Exit polls show that the older, less educated, female blue collar American is voting for Hillary Clinton. So, Hillary Clinton is exploiting the weaker of our society; i.e., those less informed. Which of these are you. You sound just like Hillary, very negative with a lot of hot air. Learn to support your comments with sound reasoning, if you want anyone to believe you.

Sam   March 6th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

And Kevin something you need to realize, Hillary can not and will not win the General Election IF she get the nomination WITHOUT US BARACK OBAMA SUPPORTERS!! Think about that!

Kevin March 6th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Obama supporters how young and naive you are !

Can't win the election without florida or ohio. Simple fact !!!!

Obama won't win Fl, Hillary proved that he won't win Ohio.

Besides once the Resko trial drops the O bomb he's finished

Bye Bye Barack. Hope all you young people that sent him money which you couldn't afford to send get a refund!!

joe mett   March 6th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Who is saying that you cannot win the november elections without Ohio? I guess Obama is another JFK.

JFK WON HIS NOVEMBER ELECTION IN 1960 WITHOUT OHIO AND FLORIDA. The Clintons should check their facts.

GAM   March 6th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

One would wonder what contributions did the Clinton's received, why they refuse to disclose their tax return, and now having a judge to block her phone log from disclosure to the public and fellow senators for two years, for the period of time that she serves as Fist Lady in the White House. Something wrong with this picture and the American people need to know now. Likewise, after the Democratic Party established its rule which was accepted by all the States and Senators, Hillary want the rule change to satisfy her ego. Has the laws form only for and by The Clintons, which give them right to break it and ajust it to justify them and them only.

Len   March 6th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

What goes around comes around!! Two can play the Clintons' games!!There is no reason Barak should have to put up with these negative attacks!!!!!!
Obama 2008

Realist   March 6th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Obama is playing dirty? whatever happened to a new type of Politician? hahahahhahahahahhahhahaa. This is laughable indeed.

Mr. Barack, there is nothing like a new type of Politician. There is only a good politician. Your entire campaign is based on a lie. Clinton needs to highlight this.

HD for Obama   March 6th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

It is the beginning of the end for the Clinton campaign.

Meet him in Mississippi and Wyoming Hillary if you think every vote is important. Funny…..you didn't think the voters decision in Louisiana, Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, etc did not matter much.

abby   March 6th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

the game is not yet over.. this is just the second half. look if someone thinks a state does not matter.. O well it will be to their own disadvantage!!! . I am not a fun of the negative. but if that is what it takes, then why not.. she has more dirt on her than Obama and i think its about time we start digging it out..
Hillary YOU going down.

J.K.   March 6th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Hillary can call Canada, but she can't call H&R Block.

No votes for Hillary until she releases her tax returns!

PMI   March 6th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

'SHAME ON YOU" Hillary Clinton!! Come on down to Mississippi and try to slither out of an explanation. We are all Americans, little Miss Arkansas cartpetbagger and we all vote and we won't be voting for you.
The state of MS is Obama country!
YES WE CAN!

Vincent   March 6th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

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

Carol Canton MI   March 6th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Of course he is the same old politics. He has Ted Kennedy backing him and the old fart has been in politics for decades.

Obama just does not have what it takes to be president yet.

Hillary 2008 Yes She WILL!!!!

stan   March 6th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

why does Obama always stutter when asked a question ?

me3   March 6th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

How come most of my posts which are filled with in-depth analyses aren't posted, while those of others who are throwing insults and "all caps" language are?
I think this network is more about sensationalism and tabloid journalism rather than civil and thoughtful discourse. Whatever sells the news, I guess.
I dare you to post this comment, CNN.

4Hillary   March 6th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

~ HILLARY HAS SOLUTIONS FOR AMERICAN ~

~ HILLARY HAS SOLUTIONS FOR AMERICAN ~

~ HILLARY HAS SOLUTIONS FOR AMERICAN ~

~ HILLARY HAS SOLUTIONS FOR AMERICAN ~

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Hillary 08!

Obama Supporters.....   March 6th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

The only truth you all can do for yourselves is to go and get informed – read exactly what – whre – and when the speech was made and then read the WHOLE speech. Then make a decision.

Who in their right mind would make a decision so vital as this off of an ad??? Doesn't anyone think anymore?

Truth   March 6th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Percy,

Prove he went negative.

Like all delusional and dumb Hilbot supporters, more hot hair of denial that your candidate is not so good.

The Clintons got more than just money from Rezko. Look it up.

roger   March 6th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

let the battle start. If Sen. Clinton is on the ticket, I'm NOT voting this time . it is a promise.

Joseph   March 6th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Correction to DJW:

Bill Clinton won Ohio in 1992: 40% to 38% over George Bush.
Bill Clinton won Ohio in 1996: 47% to 41% over Bob Dole.
George Bush took Ohio in 2000 and 2004

Also Obama barely beat Hillary in Missouri in the primary – less than 10,000 votes.

Obama will have trouble in Ohio and Missouri if he is the nominee.
Bill Clinton won Missouri by 10 points over Bush in 1992 and won again 1996 over Dole. Bush won Missouri in 2000 and 2004.

Ohio and Missouri — for the past 50 years or so, have always backed the winner in the genral election. Obama is in trouble.

Carol in Houston TX   March 6th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Kevin,

How naive you are, HRC did not win Ohio nor Texas because people want her to be President, they voted for her because they know she cannot beat McCain in November. As for trials why don't you check out the trial about to began in CA regarding HRC and her usual tactics.

Ardnuas   March 6th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

George Bush stole the 2000 election, and Hillary is trying to STEAL the 2008 election !!!!
Obama/Edwards08 Si Se Puede

Candy   March 6th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

And this is for the Media, you guys are surely your father's child, you all are the Devil and should not be trusted.

Rose - Baltimore, MD   March 6th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Yes Mississipi, she should not get even one vote from there. They are just going on vacation in Mississipi the way they sent Chelsea on vacation to Hawaii.

Obama '08

Kevin Waddell   March 6th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Fun to see the one of the most divisive figures in American politics finally get held accountable by the Obama campaign. Hillary will of course "cry" foul- as she is the constantly the attacker and the victim. I believe if she connives her way into the general election through back room deals and political underhandedness it will do nothing but hurt our chances in November. As far as her experience goes- Look at the bills she has gotten through the senate compared with Obama. If you want to rename post offices and parks then she is a perfect fit (lame duck Senator). If you want someone who wants to bring the country together and move us forward then vote for Obama.

4Hillary   March 6th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

SurveyUSA National Poll Shows Hillary beating Mccain..
1st Nationwide Clinton vs McCain Poll After Clinton Victories in OH and TX
SurveyUSA Breaking News – 16 hours ago

1,041 registered voters interviewed by SurveyUSA 03/05/08, following Clinton victories in Ohio, Texas and Rhode Island on 03/04/08.

Pairing #1:

* Clinton 48%
* McCain 46%

Pairing #2:

* Obama 46%
* McCain 46%

Complete results posted here Thursday morning 03/06/08

Make way for Madame President Hillary R. Clinton!!!!!!!!!!!

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nick   March 6th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Mississippi is about to become the state that brought the Clintons down. They are not to be fooled like the people of Ohio. Rush can't help her this time either. Her lies will catch up with her in Mississippi. Show up and greet her with loud BOOOOs. One thing that I was taught growing up in the south was "if you don't have anything good to say don't say anything at all". Now she has to eat her words and tell more lies about how she loves the state of Mississipps and never to come back until she runs for office again. She is a LIAR.
Show her Mississippi.

Esther   March 6th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Go Hillary! It's the year of the democrats! It's Hillary's year!

HD for Obama   March 6th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Pennsylvania…..please vote for Obama and help us end this before the democratic party becomes so shattered that McCain wins in November and the republican party wins during the next 20 years.

Grey.   March 6th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

I support Obama. We are in the United States of America. Where politics of hate are not the way to go about or campaign. Please Obama you are my man….. Keep nice and don't join the malicious camp. This is the only sore way for your victory. If you join in maligns lining you will be loosing to Hillary. Do not think she warn Ohio because of being malicious, I think you did pretty well there after coming back several points behind not to mention the Memo.

Candy   March 6th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

DMW, If only you guys can just tell the truth. Not once have i ever heard anyone that supports Hil-lie-ary that can tell the truth all of you guys lie. The Clintons wish they were as honorable as Obama is and so do you. Because remember GOD is coming to destroy all the liars and dirt doers I bet Obama won't be in you and Hil-lie-ary bunch may you all burn forever for your lies.

Jon   March 6th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Great work Obama, throw those punches and knock her out. Its the only way to get past a Clinton – we support you!!

Chuck   March 6th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Oh no you don't Hillary supporters. There is no way you can criticize Obama for getting negative when it was just fine by all of you for Hillary to go negative prior to the Ohio, Texas primaries and before that and to tell Obama if he can't take the heat to get out of the kitchen. I say let the party begin and tell your own canddiate that if she can't take the heat get out of the kitchen. If the voters in Mississippi think that Hillary cares about them I have some swamp land in Florida to sell them. Her comments do not surprise me. She has now and has always had a higher then thou attitude. Show her what you think of such an attitude Mississippi. Vote Obama 100%.

4Hillary   March 6th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

"Jones in Sacramento-Hillary is so polarizing….Obama is the uniter"

CORRECTION: "Obamabots are polarizing…..Obama is NOT a uniter but a whiner!"

NObama is OBVIOUSLY NOT the different kind of candidate he said he was. Obama sent out negative mailers in Ohio and Texas and is now saying Hillary starting it all???!!! WHO doe he think he is fooling!!

Obama HOPE "you" can take WHAT YOU DISH OUT!!

So much for this kind of stuff being "silly politics" eh NObama??!! LOOOLLLLLLLLL!!!! what a joke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matt NC   March 6th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Get real about Obama's "fighting back strategy". He is going to open a can of worms that's going to eat him alive. He is doing exactly what she wants him to do and that is get mad and fight back. This will give her the opportunity to once again point to the fact that his speeches and actions don't match and that he is just like every other politician running for an elected office-He wants to win like everybody else. I have said it before and I will say it agan. He is not a Saint.

I hope he remembers that Rezco trial is underway and it's just a matter of time before it all hits the fan. I hope she nails him to the walls on all four sides. He should have been playing tough at the beginning. But to her favor, better late than never.

I hope she points out all of his imperfections so that people can realize that he is not the answer to America's problems. Soon and very soon the American people will get to know the Real Barack Obama and what a shameful face it will be.

jp/michigan   March 6th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Let the games begin!

Letha, Sioux Falls, SD   March 6th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

And you thought Obama was a nice guy, he's just as negative as the rest. Shame on him the big bad nice guy who fooled all of you idiots with sweet works of wonder. He's a politician people and he will PLAY the harps for you. I'd vote for McCain before I'd see him in office.

MAP,Sr   March 6th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

This time, please knock her OUT!!!!!

Leericists   March 6th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

What about Clinton saying it was an honor to run against Obama and saying shame on him less than 48 hours later. i don't care what Obama does from now on.You only act like a human being with those who deserve it. Clinton wants to behave like we are in a jungle, then Obama should act the same to defend himself.

Black Man for Hillary   March 6th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Obama is a member of a church that professes allegiance to AFRICA!!! (Easy enough to find the web page of the church! Check the "about" link.)

He says she talks smack about Mississippians, but, he refuses to let FL and MI vote!!!

$55 million in welfare funds, what a waste of taxes!!!

La Raza   March 6th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Go Obama! Left, Right, upper-cut, jab, KNOCKOUT!!!

Allen   March 6th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Any state that billary doesn't win in means nothing to her…. I've watched the whole election to date… And I've yet to see this arrogant crooked politician thank anyone in any state for there support… Execpt the 12 states she has won in….

This is what the billary band wants in our whitehouse? I think not….

Leslie   March 6th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Now, *that's* a negative ad.

So where are all the pundits who repeated the "Hillary went negative" mantra every 12 seconds? She ran an ad that did not contain a single attack on him or criticize a single word he said. She didn't enlist any pals to gang up on him. Didn't say a single thing about Obama in fact. Not one. She wasn't responsible for his sending people to schmooze the Canadians, or for his lying about it, or backtracking. She didn't have anything to with his spectacular lack of judgment in doing business with a creep like Rezko, or the fact that the got caught. That's all on him, and believe me the Republicans won't give him a walk on it.

If he makes it to the White House, it won't be by dismissing the critics with an airy wave of the hand and a dazzling smile.

Kat   March 6th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

It's about time that Obama start fighting fire with fire.

Gobama

Kentuckian for Obama   March 6th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

It sounds like Hillary is the one being negative on this issue. I think OBAMA is just stating the obvious. She doesn't care about some states and she has demonstrated that throughout this election – and that, MY FRIENDS, is why she is behing right now.

CJena   March 6th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Obama is no way going to beble to run against someone like McCain. We need a strong and experince person to beat him.
Lies get you no where!!
Hillary and Edwards as vice would be a great ticket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Julie, Binghamton, NY   March 6th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

I seriously hope female voters in Mississippi take offense to Obama using this as an attack on Hillary.

BLACKMAN for HILLARY   March 6th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Typical of a black man trying to disenfranchise Hillary success. I understand that she may not win an "African American state" but still don't tear the party apart!

We love HIllary!!

Hillary made a comment about women not about the state of missippii voters..

Antonio Jeffery   March 6th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

You can't call it an attack if its a quote, and a valid quote at that. This only brings up what needs to be brough up, closer scruttiny of the Hillary's campaign. That means every thing from her tax records and White House papers, to the truth about this whole NAFTAgate situation. Trust me if Barack is saying he is going to get tough on Hillary he is going to get tough on her, and she can play the victim again. I can only guess that if Barack takes it to her in PA then and wins, she will drop out of the race. The majority of the states after that will look really good for him to win, I can say with a great deal of certainty that she will get destroyed in the my home state of OR.

Wendy   March 6th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Is this a negative attack?? I thought Mr O was above…it's amazing how reality changes peoples view on life. No Mr O…Jimmy Stewart is the only guy who could take on Washington….remember, and that was a movie.

Steve in Albuquerque, NM   March 6th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Don't dish it out if you can't take it, Hillary.

KD   March 6th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Great, Great Point Obama!
It's painfully obvious that over the months of the campaign we have been reminded that Hillary and her campaign aren't too smart. They aren't very good at math, not good at budgeting, not too good with honesty and candor, and (As "W" would say) "Strategarie" isn't an area of strength for them either. Not to mention that aren't too good at running campaigns. If she can't run a $150 million campaign then how can she run the economy of the United States….

Debby Tulsa OK.   March 6th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

lol…………obamabots are so funny……..lol………

Julie, Binghamton, NY   March 6th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Wow. This really scares me as a woman voter. Obama doesn't think there's anything wrong with the fact that women are unable to gain political office in Mississippi. :(

Dre   March 6th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

We need a strong leader and that is Obama I hope the demoncrate party know Hillary is not to be trusted. Obama 08

Missouri   March 6th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

So far Obam plays fairly. Clinton compagn makes him be negative. Go OBAMA..08… ..!!!!!

jay   March 6th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

see people. he's every bit as shameless as she is.

Candy   March 6th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Deb sound like you would like to have a good man like Obama in your life so it sound like the same Old BS to me. I can always tell a woman that does not have a good man and you sound just like one. If you support Obama maybe you can find one once he cleans up the trash.

Kevin   March 6th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

ooops fogot. to mention to all of you who think I am a Hillary supporter.. I'm NOT! To think that Obama is running a campaign on the "change" message you have to be kidding!! He's just like the rest of them! Negative ads, behind the scenes dealings (I know as a fact from person dealing near his campaign that he said before the Iowa caucus before he went out to preach "watch me swoon these white people" your being fooled. The only candidate left if McCain!

AJ / North Carolina   March 6th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Obama is always negative unless he is making a speech about flowers and sunshine.

Hillary was doing a comparision to Iowa (where I grew up). It is very open and democratic in Iowa… I don't know about Mississippi… but I do see the comparision as true.

The real question is will Mississippi pick the woman that America wants or the black man?????? Last time I checked, there were more woman there then blacks – and maybe the woman are upset that a woman has never been elected into a position of power!

Nick   March 6th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Obama: Judgment America can trust!

bakersfield   March 6th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

mississippi will vote african american anyways just like the rest of the mostly african american populated states. average about 80% for obama then they will pressure loyal black superdelegates for hillary to switch to obama. its really sad considering how much the clintons had done for african americans that the split is as much as it is.

Obama Supporters.....   March 6th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

I am not sure where you folks are getting the notion that Clinton was powerful enough to set up Obama by the Canadian government. Ecks…you people are crazy…I checked on the Canadian government paper and there is no mention of the BS…send a link please.

And I do wonder who does those polls…..the news media….and who do they want? Obama……..simple…..!

So he double and triple spent compared to Clinton last week and she took 3 out of 4. Most people are not so easily swayed by such ads. They are BS if one really pays attention and does their homework. Doing the homework is the key……..go check out the entire speech that Clinton made. I dare you all to become informed!

And certainly after what I have seen posted lately – the Obama supports sure seem to have the nails out – I suppose because their chosen candidate got caught with his hands in the cookie jar called Canada or was it that he denied it happened and then there was a memo or was it – bla bla bla.

Senator Obama is the same politician as any politican and to think he is not – well now that is naive!

Julian   March 6th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Obama has once again proven his unworthiness. He talks about being above the politics of yesterday but he's just another dirty Chicago style politician. His Mississippi advertisement was disgusting. Obama is a liar about NAFTA and his wife is unpatriotic. He needs to apologize to the American people and go back to practicing law. He has ruined his career in politics forever. I used to think this was decent guy, now I dislike him.

Robert   March 6th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

It is a shame that Obama has to turn to negative campaign tricks (like the Hillary campaign) to counter Hillary but that appears to be what American voters respond to. What a sad nation we are: attack and destroy rather than embrace and construct.

Independent Voter   March 6th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Why is Clinton's NAFTA-gate news not reported by CNN. CNN you are not FOX News. Show that you are unbiased. I personnaly was shocked to read the press release.

Rick in Boynton Beach   March 6th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Sometimes in a fight you get dragged down to your oppanents level. It's understandable, you have to defend yourself. It doesn't mean your as bad as they are. It's who starts it and cleary Billary started it. I commend Obama for going this long before going negative.

Cindy   March 6th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

FACT: If Clinton is not the nominee then the dems in Ohio, Florida and those other states that HRC says that the dems "have to win" will go with the party nominee ….Obama.

As to the argument that Obama is winning in states that will NOT go democratic in the fall…. How does anyone know that? The turnout of the democrats in those states is way, way, way up so don't say that it is not possible for those states that are considered "red" to be forever and ever in the "red" column. Maybe the people in those states have simply been waiting for a different kind of democratic. One that doesn't rely on mud-slinging and lying to get into the White House.

Candy   March 6th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Now Percy your turn. Obama has more poise in his little finger than you have in your whole body. Thanks to the press and the negative campagin that they ran against Obama last week is really sad. And still he stands tall and strong and is not dishing dirt as lying Hil-Lie-ary just to win and she still lost she is still behind. What the media is trying to do is help Hil-lie-ary steal the nomiation like someone else I know

Orlando   March 6th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

There several swing states out there VA, MO, SC. Ohio & Florida are not the only ones but they are key to winning. This will play itself out. Obama fans let's not get on the ground with them because they are all about throwing dirt.

Obama 08

i tell ya what...   March 6th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

we won't put you down, if you vote with your mind and not with the color of your skin…just because your skin is black doesn't mean you should vote for the black candidate….the statistics in that regard are disgusting…

prove me wrong mississippi…!

democrat '08

tito   March 6th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

On April 22nd, HIDE YOUR GRANDMA'S CAR KEYS!!!!!

Pathetic   March 6th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

This is all he has?..Hillary commented that its a shame there are so few woman in politics in Mississippi and that is TERRIBLE?? PA-LEASE…OBAMA- you are so bad at this…oh and is this NEGATIVE campaigning??…how the mighty has fallen…and pathetically…

Grif   March 6th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Hillary to win the " Mississippi Mile" by leaps and bounds..

Come on you girl's, and get on this "Hot Dash..".

Take over the Rein's of "America" , Be a part of the same driving force.

Divided!!!! You all in for a fall ,,

Hillary fan   March 6th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Please people educate yourself on whoever you are voting for… I see so many people comment on both HILLARY & OBAMA and say stuff that is not true… A good amount of the stuff you guys write is repeated from what i have heard people on TV say…. For people like me that have read up on ALL the candidates..Your comments are both comical ans sad at the same time.

Veronica in CA   March 6th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

"Keep going guys, we ned to finish her…. Dig everywhere Clinton's scandals can hide and bring them to light."

Nothing like a little HOPE and UNITY and rejection of OLD POLITICS, huh?

Hypocrisy.

GO HILLARY!

Alan   March 6th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I don't care about the scandals. I want somebody who can do something about this economy. Obama hasn't done anything so far to make me confident other than giving great speeches. Let us face it guys, this country is in bad shape and it is getting worse by the minute. I think we are screwed anyway. But if he is the Democratic candidate, I will probably vote for him.

DfromNy   March 6th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Hillary's only option is to try to steal the nomination after she has run out of dirty tricks. She cannot catch up.

She says she wants the votes counted but ONLY the ones that voted for her.
By the way, Obama won TEXAS!

If she gets away with this game, there will not only be a rejection of her candidacy, but protests against the DNC. Her dirty tactics are only serving to split our party in half. Not that she seems to care. Don't think people are going to let her walk away with this without consequences. She will not win without the rest of us anyway.

The DNC thinks that the Obama supporters will just accept Hillary even though she cannot win the majority of pledged delegates.
THEY ARE WRONG AND ARE IN FOR A BIG SURPRISE.

alonzo   March 6th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

he they have the most delegates win the nomination thats where the super d will say im tired of people sayin experince what they want experince people their not good workers just know the job but know how to work around things to yes hilary been in the white house but know how to work around things to she been there and done there thats a joke new people are better workers they are excited

Jyh1920   March 6th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Go Obama! Ohio and Texas have PROVEN that you can't remain positive and win when it comes to the Clintons….They don't want to go there! They really don't!

OBAMA 2008

Nicole   March 6th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

What phatoms me is why people hate Obama. Has he ever did any thing to anyone but put out his views and opinions for us Democrats to decide. Clinton is the one trying to sling mud. Who is linked to drug dealers, murders, tax fraud, stock fraud but you love her soooo much. I think Hilary supports show just how corrupt and ignorant people are in this country. You would cast your vote for a liar. She can't even run her own house but you think she can run the White House. Tell Hilary to worry about Bill and let Obama worry about the country

Janel, St. Paul, MN   March 6th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

This is "typical Clinton" hype.

Hopefully people will understand that she is all about the "big states" and those who support a "woman" candidate.

Sorry, Senator Clinton. I'd love to see a woman candidate, but it is not you!

Hermione   March 6th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

LOL. I thought Obama was SO "above" negative campaigning. What a lying immature whiner. He can give a smooth speech but he can't keep his word…how "anti-Washington"!! He's so against the grain! PLEASE.

Hillary '08

Mary C   March 6th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Obama didn't say it. Hillary said it. Why shouldn't she mind? They are her own– so quailified words.

Obama 08 only

Jean-Luc   March 6th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

At least he is stating the facts, unlike NAFTA hearsay.

Ty   March 6th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Percy,

Tell me, How did obama go negative…he didnt have to say a word or add anything to that ad. Werent those Hillary's words??? He is not accusing anyone as far as i can see? Lets see how Hillary will respond to this…I cant wait…Now how many questions does she have to answer to the american public….I have lost count….at this rate by the time we reach PENNSYLVANIA , she will be toast.

john from oregon   March 6th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

You know how you can tell if Bill or Hillary Clinton are not telling the truth? Just read their lips every time they talk. She went on a distortion of the facts rampage last week. Even telling everyone on her so called victory speech that "No President has ever been elected in the primaries or general election without winning Ohio." FACT CHECK: John F. Kennedy lost the Ohio Primary in 1960 and Won that year. Oh but just like the NAFTA Lie and the Unfair Press treatment pity party for her she will never clean up the facts unless she wants to Shame him like a overbearing mother for her own gain. Just like JFK said of Nixon, "It is hard to run against someone that is on both sides of every issue."

Candy   March 6th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Well Kevin your girlfriend or wife better watch you, because are a liar and a dirty player. Because anybody that can support Hil-lie-ary in all of her dirt a lies is no better that she is (and she is truly no good). If she has a record why not run on it rather than dirt. Because as the saying goes if you have to run on dirt you don't have a record.

EFabian   March 6th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

That thigh comment was beyond laughable and ridiculously childish. Is this what Obama "The Great Uniter" is teaching you all. LOL.

Obama is a hypocrite and hopefully he will be exposed as the inexperiened, hypocritical politician he really is. If you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen. Even one of his own supporters stated on national TV he is NOT prepared.LOL

ronnie   March 6th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

ACV
That same poll showed Barack winning New Hampshire.
Just a thought.

liz   March 6th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

obama did not win because Hillary made sure that she and her husband smear obama's campaign.Cheap shot. America wake up. Cant you see what's happening????????????

Michael, North Carolina   March 6th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Also after Penn you still have the big prize hear in the south. North Carolina has 115 delegates, and the lates poll show Sen. Obama at 46% and Sen. Clinton at 31%, so she has no chance of winning here. So if she was to barely win in Penn, her victory would be offset by Obama's landslide victory here in North Carolina. The math just does not add up. She could when ever state from hear on out, and he still would have the lead in PLEDGED DELEGATES.

YES WE CAN
OBAMA/EDWARDS' O8

VFH   March 6th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Yeah, Mabus! You're another politician dividing our nation. How about 'lifting' your state into the twenty first century to catch up with the rest of the country.
Good ol' boys' club in your state is SO yesterday!

JD in AZ   March 6th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

DJW, Bill Clinton won Ohio both times.

So what's the change Obama represents? He appears willing to go negative after losing a couple of states. I hope he doesn't plan on lowering himself to her level for tactics.

And polls for matchups in November election are pointless. Nobody is voting now. And considering how often the polls change why bother. Too many things will happen before election day.

Amy, Ohio   March 6th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Boo-Ya! Go Barack! You are a decent and respectable candidate that has tried to stay above the fray..Unfortunately, that's not how the game is being played. Time for you to "throw the kitchen sink" right back at Hillary. Oh, and by the way..looks like you won Texas!

Nando, Florida   March 6th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Hey Hillary we are just getting started , After Barak is done with you you won't be able to run for the CLERK OF COURTS in WACO, TX

Peggy   March 6th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Clinton has insulted many states through this whole process by saying only the big states matter, and has skipped campaining in states because "it wasnt worth it". Obama has campainged in all the states so far because they ALL MATTER!!

James   March 6th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

If Clinton is allowed to steal this nomination from Obama I will vote republican for the first time in my life!!!

D.Kimbro OHIO   March 6th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Kevin do we really want to talk about scandals?? The Clintons haven't faced Tax Gate yet. But Im sure when they do all of her supporters will charge that the Obama camp planted money in their coffers to discredit them. You appear to be a bright person, you cant believe, that Mclovin will ever change. Hillary will really help him by surrounding him with more young women. You want to talk scandal.

Josh Good   March 6th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

This is all Obama can dig up? Keep digging Obama. Give Ken Star a shovel while you are at it. He would be delighted to help.

DLS, NM   March 6th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

What is this talk of "winning" a state in a Democratic Primary. Unlike the winner take all Republicans, the Democrats elect delegates and the candidate with the most delegates at the end of the state primaries wins. After all of her "successes" in TX and OH last Tuesday, Clinton's delegate count didn't really change. She may "win" in PA or FL or MI…or maybe not. But at the end of the day, it will be so close in those states that the delegate count will still remain about the same. She's run a terrible campaign and now she's reaping the rewards. I wonder what happened to all of Hillary's champagne on Super Tuesday!

mamady sylla (london)   March 6th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Hillary, you want to be negative; you must pay the price.

Lumumba   March 6th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Hey Kevin,

History does have a purpose, but there is a new day dawning after which history will be written.

That day is called, America thanks, Obama, the young, the independent and the progressive.

Older folks are of little use, without the young who are constantly burdened with improving the follies of old and the old. Follies such as a black or a female cannot or should not lead this country and follies that seek to undermine the significance of young people. Follies that trust young people to defend the freedoms of americans and temper the flares in the international community but not to have the wherewithal to choose a president.

God bless us all, old, young, male and female.

martha myers   March 6th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Go Obama, lets see what happens when the crook shows those Tax
Records. Hillary is as crooked as her husband was. Who do you know that points there figure on Tv , and says, "I never had sex with that woman. "She lies just like her husband. God help the USA if she becomes President.

pal   March 6th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

I guess Hillary supporters cannot read or do math, that every remaining primary, except PA, will go to Obama because of the demographics, all the way to North Carolina. Even if Obama loses PA with a small margin; he will still have a substantial delegate lead over Hillary. Are you reading all the reports about the states that Obama has been wining? Do you know anything about the demographics of the general election? Typical of “Hillamaniacs,” just recycling the same nonsense.

Chris   March 6th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

I recommend that you all watch a documentary called Orwell Rolls Over in his Grave. People, this campaign is only negative because of the spin doctors and the press. Half the stuff said by both candidates is taken completely out of context by the media to get you all riled up. Be careful about your sources for information.

Percy   March 6th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Obama goes negative — YET AGAIN.

Jessica, MI   March 6th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Yesss here it comes. Hillary's been playing rough and nasty for weeks and weeks. Obama's about to bring the pain and finish her off.

mamady sylla (london)   March 6th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Hillary, you want to be negative! You will pay the price?

edem   March 6th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

let me tell you how young and naive we are.
we know that florida and ohio are 2 states of the united states.we also know that there are 50 states.
maybe you should do the count.substraction please if u don't know.
now u know wasup
the question for you is can you do the substraction?
as for US OBAMA supporters the answers will be
YES WE CAN!!!

Andy   March 6th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Kevin, that has to be the dumbest post i've even see.

1) The Resko trial has nothing to do with Obama.
2) When do you think GOP would vote for Hillary? There is no way any red state will vote for her. She is the antithesis of GOP. Unlike her, Obama can potentially encourage some of the red states to vote for him in the general election. He has been having landslide victories in these states and there were record turnouts for Obama support in the red states. A large majority of the states she's won are "Blue" states in that they will vote democratic no matter who's democratic nominee. She doesn't have the independent support that will be needed to compete with McCain's independent support nor does she have the support of republicans that are fed up with our government and want change. Only Obama does. These are crucial to compete in the general election.
3. What foreign experience does Hillary have? None. She's visited 80 countries and has no engagement in any Negotiation, treaties, etc. She's full of hot air. The only time she has influenced a foreign policy decision was to not read the report on the Iraq war and vote for us to go into the war.

A vote for Hillary is a vote for McCain to win.
A vote for Obama is a vote for victory.

Charlotte   March 6th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Why haven't there been any women elected in the state of Mississippi?

HG   March 6th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Neither democrat will win Florida with a very popular Governor in Charlie Crist a Republican it is highly unlikely a democract will take it. Thats were Obama comes in and CAN WIN states like.

Nevada,Colorado,New Mexico,Montana,Missouri,Iowa,Minnesota,Virginia,.

Demetri Demo   March 6th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

It's good to see that partisan lines are forming WITHIN the Democratic Party. Good to know we're going to lose the general election because everyone here is so in love with their own candidate, so intent on just beating the other person, that they forgot that whomever wins, we ALL have to support. That is, unless you want McCain to win.

Suzie Wilhelm   March 6th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

I think that it is absolutely appalling that Hillary would say something like that about our southern brethren. Then again, I can't say that I'm shocked. She is obvioulsy a very divisive, manipulative and condescending woman. I wouldn't trust her as far as I could throw her–which isn't very far judging by the size of her thighs. But based on this latest newsflash, I'd like to throw her and her evil cronies in the Mississippi RIVER. Shame on you Hillary Clinton. SHAME ON YOU!!!

Sherylanne   March 6th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

In Pennsylvania, Hillary Clinton has opened a fifteen percentage point lead over Barack Obama. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey shows Clinton attracting 52% of the vote while Obama earns 37%.

Thought I'd share this from Politico since I'm sure CNN would never show this.

Mad in Texas   March 6th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

This is ridiculous. You Obama people are the most misinformed people I have ever seen. Now Bill was in Canada before the election. He must to have multiplied. For I saw him give a speech right here in Texas at the time you say he was in Canada. Jesse James he is not. Get real you lieing bunch of Obama's supporters. Yeah I can believe one thing. I thought a little about the dream ticket, but that is out. There is no way Hillary supporters will support an Obama on the ticket. He talks about change. What kind of change. I am tired of that being all he can say. If he should be so lucky as to gain the White House how is he a shoeshine boy going to change it with all the other politicians up there. He can't even handle one woman. BUT WHAT A WOMAN> Whip his little butt. Go back to Kenya Obama and leave us alone. HILLARY 08

I love America   March 6th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

This is a part of a pattern- Mrs. Clinton frequently labels entire states as "irrelevant"- ususally after she loses them. What an insult to the tax-paying Americans in all of those states!

Kind of like when she insulted housewives across America when she said "I suppose I could have stayed home and baked cookies and had teas."

Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius (a Democrat) did the right thing recently by publicly taking issue with Senator Clinton's writing off certain states of the Union.

Perhaps Gov Sebelius should appear in some commercials for Senator Obama. Sebelius is an admirable leader.

Realist   March 6th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Foolish, foolish Hillary Supporters want to change the rules in the middle of the game. Unfortuantely, they probably don't have enough sense to realize that she can't win the delegate count, even w/ FL and MI. Re-do the votes so that everyone can have their voice heard, not just the ones that didn't actually pay attention. Or at least in the case of MI, put Obama's name on the ballot at least. More votes, more delegates, more popularity. Why is she still even in the race? She won't win the general to begin with so why not just quit now and save herself the agony. When that Peter Paul v. Clinton comes out the comeback kid will have to go back home. Bye Bye Hill and Bill you had your time.

Mary   March 6th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Would you think that the person who's talking change is running an ad regarding women not be elected. That's ugly, because as a black woman I want change in the number of women that are elected and employed in America. Mr. Govennor and Mayor, bad call… If Hilliary said it, You can bet your last dollar it's an issued that needs to be discussed. Stop whining already Baby bama. Roll with the punches…..remember you are from the South side of Chicago. Gangster Dude………..

Alecki   March 6th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

I do not wish to smear any candidate. I am just a concerned American about our candidates.

If the previous statement seems to smear anyone I do not care to post it.

clare   March 6th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

so obama can't do his dirty job himself. let me see, so if he gets the 3 a.m. phone call, who is he going to ask to answer it? he talks about christina values yet he twists words to his convenience. Besides, I thought we were electing the next president of the US. I am a muslim and it offends me to hear that obama will prove his christian values and push the falsefood that he is a muslim. what's wrong with being a muslim? How hipocritical of obama and his supporters. Hillary is criticize for her comments and obama is not????!!!!!!

WAKE UP PEOPLE. obama is more of a flip flopper than kerry was.

Sara   March 6th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Anything to show people what Clinton is really about. Deceit and lies.

Michael, North Carolina   March 6th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Sen. Obama is and American Icon. He is more honest and trustworthy than Sen. Clinton will ever be. This man gave up a career to work at a law firm to instead work as a commiunity organizer on the streets of Chicago. I admire this about him. He is a uniter and not a divider. He will do justice for the American people. Sen. Obama is the JOE LOUIS, FDR, and JFK of our generation. So let's embrace the 44th president of the United States,and his name is Barack Obama.

YES WE CAN
OBAMA/EDWARDS '08

AntiBrenda   March 6th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Some comments are so naive they should be sensored and thrown to the gabbage. But I guess you dont get nothing from a gabbage can but gabbage eh?

KK   March 6th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Rubish! OBAMA will win DESPITE the fact that FL cheated him and Ohio didn't give him the popular vote. Obama is a MAVERICK–you'll see; you'll weep at the inauguration in Jan 09!

KK   March 6th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

RRRRRRRRRRRRRUBUSH! OBAMA will win DESPITE the fact that FL cheated him and Ohio didn't give him the popular vote. Obama is a MAVERICK–you'll see; you'll weep at the inauguration in Jan 09!

Paul - Columbus Ohio   March 6th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Is -anyone- really surprised that Hillary looks down her nose at people from anyone not from the coasts?

ted   March 6th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

You must be stupid kevin, because your statement makes no sense

Matilsky NY   March 6th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Finallly. Hillary Clinton's double talk is being revealed. She is known for this in NY.

Hillary where is the 200,000 jobs you promised up-state NY?? Instead we lost 30,000 more!!

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

NEVEROBAMA   March 6th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Obama people give me a break!!! Hillary has great respect for the people of Mississippi. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MESSAGE OF CHANGE! OH I REPRESENT THE NEW POLITICS AND WILL BRING OUR COUNTRY TOGETHER! OBAMA IS SO FULL OF HIMSELF!! HE WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET AHEAD AND HE IS PROVING IT.

HEY OBAMA PEOPLE ISN'T THIS WHAT YOU GUYS HATE HILLARY FOR? I GUESS YOUR CANDIDATE LIKE TO USE THE SAME PRACTICES YOU CLAIM HILLARY USES.

SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS OBAMA, YOU ARE A LIAR, YOU ARE INEXPERIENCED AND PLAYING WITH THE BIG DOGS NOW.

GET READY FOR A BEATING FROM HILLARY!

GO HILLARY

GO HILLARY
GO HILLARY

Alecki   March 6th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

What is wrong with asking a candidate about their upbringing.
If you have Muslim relatives, what's wrong with that.

If Barack Hussein Obama is this candidate's name and he is not related to a Muslim mother or father, why would his mother name him such a Muslim name.

If someone asked me why my name was Alecki Agapemu Acrobodopolis and I responded that I wan't Greek and that I was Chrisitian, it would be just avoiding the issue.

That isn't my name.
But I do know that I would admit that my mother was Greek. I wouldn't be afraid to share that.

Can't we ask Obama about his name and why if he has no ties to Muslims he has that name?

Ty   March 6th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Too bad someone hasn't told Kevin that you can't win an election without voters either.

Current count: OBAMA 1520 / CLINTON 1424

Not only is Clinton behind in delegates but she's also behind in money. These are not the signs of a future president!!!

I think she should drop out now while she still has some measure of dignity.

Lydia   March 6th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

OBAMA 08
Yes We Can!!!

Arlene NY   March 6th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Kevin, You made some great points. Let me add that Hillary won all of the large state primaries (except Illinois), and these large states carry the large electoral votes which are needed to win the Presidency.

AJ, IL   March 6th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Go Obama! Show Mississippi Democrats that Hillary is not only divisive, but a panderer that will belittle your state again if she doesn't win!

Interesting   March 6th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Kevin, I'm not young & I know Obama will win Ohio.

Reason: McCain is for NAFTA.

Reason: Obama is not even on the Rezko trial witness list (It just came out). He has nothing to do with that man's problems.

Good try though, but the old Clinton spin isn't what it used to be.

Bayou Joe   March 6th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Race or Fenimism that is the message of hope. How about immigration, job losses. protecting our citizens, drug dealers and supporting our troops. This is the message of hope and trust me I am not a Muslim approach to winning in November. Give me a break.

CW4Barack   March 6th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Kevin, you are the naive one. Clinton played the last card she had–going negative and nasty, which rep. her true personality–she has nothing left! She WILL be losing all elections starting on Saturday, Americans are not stupid and are on to the Billary games–all her supporters who are on her payroll can't help her now. If FL and Michigan have a redo, she will lose those too!
Obama '08!

Cami   March 6th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Kevin-
I'm a little bit sick and tired of people referring to Obama supporters as "young" "naive" "wet behind the ears" "uninformed" etc.

These same young people that you refer to seem to be plenty old enough to go fight Hillary's war in Iraq! I don't hear you complaining about them doing THAT!

I think the young people of America deserve a break. They aren't as idiotic as many Clinton supporters seem to imply. Get off their backs, already!

Army Vet   March 6th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Kevin,

What makes you think Dems wouldn't unite in Ohio, Fla to beat the Republicans in a General Election. What happens in a primary has little bearing on what will occur in GE…Obama is the only candidate to back at this point.

sarah   March 6th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

I don't see a problem with Hillary's comment – it is unfortunately the truth that those states do not elect women and that discrimination against woman is even worse in Mississippi than Iowa.

Someone is simply speaking out about this silent discrimination of women in the South and the people in Mississippi should rather open their minds and hearts and take this opportunity to vote for Hillary to change the discrimination and sexism.

MANDY   March 6th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

I think the Rezko investigation for Rezko wrong-doing (that does NOT include Obama) is small potatoes compared to the LAWSUIT between Peter Paul and Bill Clinton for de-frauding Paul on funds raised for Hillary's Senate seat race….

Hmmmmm….

And to make matters more interesting, the lawsuit is set to occur late in 2008 in Los Angeles.

Where will Hillary be? Possibly defending herself in Los Angeles, I think!

Bean   March 6th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

At first when I saw this title I thought, "Oh no, did Obama really start mud-slinging?" And then I see the quote, and think, "wow, there was no twisting of words at all, that really WAS a put-down to Mississippi." Obama surprises me with his poise and honesty yet again.

Ron, Las Vegas   March 6th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Another uninformed comment. Just because Hillary won Ohio, does not mean Obama can't win it in November unless you are saying that Hillary and McCain are the same all the issues and present them the same way. I am sure there are a number of fund raiser for the Clintons who under investigation and I remember last year that one of them was indicted. The one with the Hing Kong connections. Typically false smear campaigning.

Danielle, OH   March 6th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

This is a stupid ad bc it will only increase support of women in the state. To be honest, I am ashamed of any state that has never had a woman in elected office. Women are 51.5% of the US population and over 60% of the democratic party.

Manuel TX   March 6th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Mississippi has never elected a woman governor, senator or member of Congress?

Wow.

I did not know that.

That is pretty shameful since it's 2008, not 1958.

It's time for the women in Mississippi to have their voices heard. :)

Nosakhere Walcott   March 6th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Yeah, that's right Kevin… that's interesting how you targeted young voters. Is it the fact that we have a nuanced approach of how we view politics and what it should be? I consider that a compliment, and I regret no donation I have made to the campaign in the name of ending the division and dirty politics of the past. Goodbye old America, and I whole-heartedly welcome a restored respect to the US worldwide. It's time to think globally. OBAMA 08

Dexter   March 6th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I'm hoping he asks for the 120 missing pages from the Barret report to be made public.

Not only will she be done with politics, she'll be in jail.

Stacy Clarks, Texas   March 6th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I wish EVEYONE will go back to being positive….INCLUDING CLINTON!!! None of this helps us….Barak has been backed into a corner, and has been made to turn negative!!!

STOP THE HATE, VOTE OBAMA 08!!!!

Ronald, American living abroad   March 6th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

It is a shame that Hillary's campaign is built on dividing instead of uniting people in a positive coalition for change. She has shown her contempt again and again for any state which does not vote for her. And, when she lied about NAFTA-gate to steal the Ohio election, she showed her contempt for all the senior adults who are the core of her support. What other ways will Hillary try to divide the UNITED States of America? What else is she hiding?

SharonR   March 6th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

They realy have not voted a woman into any Fedral Office?

Llen   March 6th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Kevin: Comment on the article please.

Iowa and Mississippi…can't say that I've thought much of either one of those states. However, Governor Mabus' indignation at Clinton's comments is rather interesting. Can't wait to see how this plays out.

OBAMA '08

vanchava   March 6th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

OBAMA WILL WIN MISSISSPPI BECAUSE OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN VOTERS

OBAMA 08

CLINTON WANTS TO PLAY DIRTY OKAY

C   March 6th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

How old and closed-minded you are, Kevin! It's never wrong to have hope, and Florida isn't even an issue now. Until they decide if they're going to have caucuses or an election do-over, it's not over. Obama's still got his lead in delegates. We'll see what happens, but don't go counting your chicks before they hatch. You might just drop your basket and have a pile of broken eggs.

ACV   March 6th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Actually Kevin, a recent Survey USA Poll shows that Barack Obama wins rather convincingly against John McCain in a head to head Electoral battle. Hillary does as well but by 8 fewer electoral votes. Also, Hillary won't win Ohio either after NAFTA-Gate is fully exposed.

Brenda Waters   March 6th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Hillary's 'Experience' does not bear scrutiny

'Its Getting Ugy out there', and Senator Clinton is leading the race. silly Lady with such baggage – 'what goes round comes round', and even if you get there – the Republicans will eat you up! your 'experience' does not bear scrutiny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brenda Elzabeth

DJW   March 6th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Hate-o-ration live and well in Hillary camp. 1st Ohio never went for Bill Clinton in the General Election no big deal and Texas is a Republican state -however Senaroe Obama walked away with the most delegates and he still has the popular vote.

What's your point Kevin????

OBAMA 2008   March 6th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Obama keep pushing! Once the news gets out that Hillary was behind NAFTA gate (by the way Canadian gov't has said it was HER HILLARY'S campaign who told them they didnt mean what they said about NAFTA not Obamas) Ohio will feel stupid, Texas will have buyers remorse, and America will see HRC for the untrustworthy politician she really is

Obama for President!!!!!!!!

Dexter   March 6th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Very Nice… Hillary is going to regret starting negative on Obama. He doesn't need to do anything but point out her behavior to the voters to get them to turn on her.

Not that it matters. He has the nomination locked up, so all this is just a waste of time.

Still, fun to watch.

midora   March 6th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter, and I'm not young but I guess by Kevin's terms I'm naive, because I support someone who is not as not as ruthless, divisive, and hypocritical as Hillary Clinton is. Gloat all you want, but things can change, and even if Hillary Clinton wins the nomination, I doubt she'll win the national election. Thank God.

CNN, please post my comment, even though it does not praise Hillary Clinton.

George T   March 6th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Well, he needs to give Oprah a huge hug and lots of thanks for all the money! You go girl!!

Byron in CA   March 6th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Funny how the media is trying to make the connection of how negative press toward Mr. Obama could have made an impact in the elections on March 4th, but still fail to go further to the connection of how they've affected the perception of Hillary and her campaign over the last 3 months with a constant barrage of negative media toward her.

What is equally as strange is how now it is accepted/encouraged by the media and seems to be the strategy when Mr. Obama goes negative in his campaign, which they and the media have been very critical of Hillary for supposedly doing.

The double standard still exist

Kyle   March 6th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Win all the Kerry states.

Win South Carolina or Missouri.

Boom, there's an electoral vote majority for Obama without Ohio or Florida. Wasn't even hard.

Jay   March 6th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

What a lame attack ad by Obama. As usual sound byte taken way out of context. If he is going to fight Hillary with this kind of soft garbage, he will windiup on the short end of the stick. Remember, getting into a knife fight will Hillary Clinton could be very dangerous.

Jones in Sacramento   March 6th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Hillary is so polarizing….Obama is the uniter

Deb, IN   March 6th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Obama I thought you were a different kind of politics. Sounds like the same old BS to me!!!!!!!!

Paul   March 6th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Obama should unite the party by admitting that he is not ready to lead our nation

Hillary will be our Nominee,

Obama should start investing an equal ammount of money on his campaign . It will show America that without double spending he cannot cause a significant impact in those people, including me who understand that he is simply not ready to lead our nation.
Hillary can make a great difference and Obama could be a potential good Vice President. Obama can learn as a VP and eventually become our President.

This election is not about race , gender or SES, it is about the future of our loved nation.

Live to America and

Hillary for President!!!

Hillary 08- President of the United States of America

illinois voter for truth.   March 6th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Ohio, Texas, R.I. and Vermont were lied to. Bill
Clinton was in Canada the night before the elections.
The Clinton scumbags made sure that this story was
given to the press hours before the elections before
Obama had a chance to respond.

The Republicans have so many lies, scandals, deceptions
on the Clintons, they don't need the paperwork. The Rep.
and Rush Limbaugh want her to win–really want her to
win. The Republicans (supposedly are good Christians
that don't believe in Adultery. WELL, there's more dirt on
The Clintons that anyone can believe. GO TO HILLIARY
BILL CLINTON.scandals.com Hillary does not deserve
the Senate Job she has. She always skips to another
town to run. Why's that?

Obama. A professional woman (62) that believed from Day 1
Obama could never never never be a V.P. under a liar.

Democrats unite-dont be fooled   March 6th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Kevin :hater!

Dawn   March 6th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Kevin,

Why is it that the only way that Hillary supporters can lift themselves up is to put Obama supporters down?

Is there nothing else that you can point to.

Do your homework and google " Clinton Scams" and then comeback after your hours of reading and share what you have learned.

There is still room on the OBAMA express straight to the White House. You can still be a part of history!!

Sam   March 6th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Please don't vote for Hillary. She is as crooked as a donkeys hide leg.

google – Paul vs Clinton. More of the same railroading ways of the Clinton De-Fame!

No McBush!

dmw   March 6th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Obama is the same old type of politician he has complained about this entire election process. He is not an agent of change. He will do anything to get elected. He is a liar. I will never vote for him because I saw through his smooth talkin' a long time ago.

Change we can NOT believe in; Yes, we can fool all of you people; Fired up and ready to lie to get the nomination.

He will lose in November.

Darth Vadik, CA   March 6th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Kevin,

What you have said makes absolutely no sense, it is the most idiotic thing I have heard in a long time, everyone on this blog site is dumber for just reading it.

Darth Vadik, CA   March 6th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

ooohhhh hes fighting back

about time Barack, knock her crooked ways out of her.

Kamangu   March 6th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Keep going guys, we ned to finish her…. Dig everywhere Clinton's scandals can hide and bring them to light.

RuthieM   March 6th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

She;s been constant with the put-downs, even saying small states don't matter or caucus states don't matter in this election. She needs to have any state she may have won a caucus stripped from her total. Vote for Obama Mississippi.

Kevin   March 6th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Obama supporters how young and naive you are !

Can't win the election without florida or ohio. Simple fact !!!!

Obama won't win Fl, Hillary proved that he won't win Ohio.

Besides once the Resko trial drops the O bomb he's finished

Bye Bye Barack. Hope all you young people that sent him money which you couldn't afford to send get a refund!!

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