March 10, 2008
Posted: 01:00 PM ET
Clinton's campaign said Obama could be ready to be commander-in-chief by the summer.
Clinton's campaign said Obama could be ready to be commander-in-chief by the summer.

(CNN) – Hillary Clinton’s campaign spokesman said Monday that Barack Obama was not yet prepared to serve as commander-in-chief – but might be able to cross that threshold in time to join the Democratic ticket this summer as a vice presidential candidate.

Over the weekend, Hillary Clinton, former President Bill Clinton and campaign surrogate, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, all suggested that Barack Obama might make a good vice president.

On a conference call with reporters and several prominent military supporters of Clinton’s presidential bid, spokesman Howard Wolfson was asked: if Obama is not ready to lead in times of crisis, how can he be considered for the vice presidency?

“We do not believe that Senator Obama has passed the commander in chief test,” said Wolfson. “But there is a long way between now and Denver.”

He did not say what Obama might be able to do to get ready in the months before the Democratic convention this August.

In response, Obama spokesman Bill Burton e-mailed reporters the quote, along with the Clinton campaign press office number, and urged journalists to call and ask them what Wolfson’s statement “could possibly mean.”

Ret. Gen Joe Ballard – who joined Wolfson on the call, along with Ret. Gen. Wesley Clark and Ret. Adm. Joe Sestak — made the case that Clinton is more qualified to handle foreign crises than Obama, an argument her campaign has been stressing in recent weeks.

“When I look across the aisle at Senator Obama, other than a great speech, I do not see the same body of experience to deal with the issues,” said Ballard.

UPDATE: Obama said at a campaign event Monday he is "not running for vice president."

"I want everybody to be absolutely clear. We are in a tough battle," he said. "And I don't presume that I have won this election. Senator Clinton is fighting hard. She's tenacious. I respect her for that. She is working hard to win the nomination. But I want everybody to be absolutely clear. I'm not running for vice president. I'm running for president of the United States of America."

– CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca Sinderbrand

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Audrey   March 10th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Tell us Hillary, what experience do YOU have?

Anonymous   March 10th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

what kind of experience that she is talking about since she can't even control her own campaign

Stephen   March 10th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

PLEASE DO US ALL A FAVOR AND SAVE THESE COMMENTS BY THAT WOMAN FOR APRIL 1st! HA HA HA

Most of us are sickened by her rhetoric.

Lionel   March 10th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

CNN and the rest of the MEDIA need to print that article "MAD IN TEXAS." Thank You.

Tyrone Brown, Seattle, WA   March 10th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Questions, questions, questions…

Aren't we beyond the question of the "dream" ticket?

Is this an act of desperation on the part of the Clinton campaign?

Why am I not as excited about the "dream team?"

What about Obama as President and Hillary as Vice President?

Will this nomination process ever end?

Will the Mississippi, Pennsylvnia and the superdelegates finally "put us out of our misery?"

Is the Presidential election really an eterenity (I mean eight months) away?

So, many questions. So few answers.

…but alas, I still have hope.

Obama '08

clarity   March 10th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Clever Girl.

With this move she:
Eats into Obama's base for change.
Gets perceived as the Democratic Party uniter.
Shows initiative and leadership.

It IS appropriate to say that a candidate is less suited for the top job, but better qualified for the supporting position. That is what usually happens to candidates that show the potential to blossom in the future.

Clinton/Obama 08!

hemnebob   March 10th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

sorry…but serving as a first lady definitely doesn't certify hillary as
commander-in-chief material…i mean anyone who believes that is
as dumb as a rock. she and her staff must believe that we are a bunch
of idiots to believe anything as far fetched as that notion…that would
mean that laura and barbara and even jackie O were qualified and
that just isn't the truth. hillary is no more qualified today than barack is
which makes him the better choice anyways.

BARACK OBAMA '08

IMPEACH BUSH/CHENEY TODAY!!!

Sacramento thinking   March 10th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Are you wondering about Senator Clinton's experience? Read the above article again. People in the know ATTEST to that because they have been dealing with her at different levels and capacities for a long time. "Ret. Gen Joe Ballard – who joined Wolfson on the call, along with Ret. Gen. Wesley Clark and Ret. Adm. Joe Sestak — made the case that Clinton is more qualified to handle foreign crises than Obama, an argument her campaign has been stressing in recent weeks." Now, are you still wondering about her experience? Or do you just simply do not want to believe.

S. Roussi   March 10th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

I hope Nader doesn't quit because if Clinton is the nominee I'm voting for Nader. Got that DNC? Nader before Clinton. She's dirty. Don't you people ever get it? She's the same old thing. Machine politics. She isn't even in the White House and she's spinning lies and hate.

rudi   March 10th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Papa Bill and Mama Hillary want to adopt Barack and school him in the machinations of office. Then he will be really READY!
Obama and voters can see through that.

Obama Guy   March 10th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

This woman has truly lost her mind right on national tv…the nerve of Hilary….she's has not lead in this race ONCE and she's offering the VP she's questioning his experience..

WHAT EXPERIENCE DOES SHE HAVE??!!!

This whole argument is a fruad just another reason why she isn't stable enough to be president..she's delusional and her supporters got the nerve to call Obama Supporters whinners..you idiots been whinning this whole electin if its not the media its something else..the people that support her are low income non college graduat's so it doesn't suprise me and the lack of intelligent responses I been reading….Hilary is a joke and her supporters are clueless….

faye   March 10th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

What kind of commander in chief would vote for the war in Iraq? That is Hillary's commander in chief test whihc she has flunked! Now she wants to take the vote back. What a joke!

OBAMA 08!

Celia   March 10th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Hey CNN put the rest of Senator Obama's comments in Columbia Mississippi. He told voters "not to be Bamboozled or Hoodwinked. She placed John McCain ahead of me and now I am ready enough to be her Vice President." Then he quoted former Presidend Bill Clinton. His answer to this question was very pointed and clear. He told the attendees "not to be confused on this issue." Report it all!!!

Adam   March 10th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Those democrates, who wants to see Hillary and Obama on one ticket, you got your message, which is Hillary is ready to be on one ticket with Obama, while Obama is not ready to be her VP. Therefore, in order to make sure we get them on one ticket, we should support Obama heavily so that we could end her fairy tale. And then we could convince Obama to have her his running mate for Nov 08.

Not Hillary Fan   March 10th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Talk about same old same ole. The Clinton machine just won't quit. Offering the VP slot to the guy that is kicking her butt. Only the Ohio folks (And PA will follow unfortunately) would go for her. Their stupid "right to work" law and Ohio taxes on companies doing business there - is there any reason that Ohio is in an economic tailspin and that they'd support a Hillary.

Obama should just keep moving forward. I suggest he say something about "maybe" offering Hillary the Secretary of State job.

Allan   March 10th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

#1 Hillary was not the only one who voted to go to war but it was to be the last resort not an approval to go with out trying every other option.
#2 As first lady she was involved in many of Bill's negotiations, and as Senator she has been more involved in foreign afairs than Obama, who has not even voted on most issues. Present just doesn't cut it.
#3 She has co-authered over 50 bills with Republicans, how many has Obama co-authered?
Clinton in 2008 our best option. Obama is all "smoke and mirrors"

Renee   March 10th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Ok whats the punchline????…………. cause this has got to be a joke!

julie   March 10th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Obama in Mississippi today, same old speech, but with the old hoodwink-ya , oke-dokie, He should be ashamed , and I find that kind of talking just because hes in the south, degrading to the citizens who came out to listen to him!

Clintonite   March 10th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Hillary 08

Obama is speeches and no solutions.

We need a real choice..

A smart choice..

Clinton 08

Billy   March 10th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Poor Hillary. Poor Bill. America's power couple deluxe. They just don't get it!

Neither lacks the vision to see what is happening all across the USA. People are disgusted and tired of their "old politics as usual" tactics.
Hillary lacks the character, the integrity and moral ethics to hold either Democratic Candidate position as Vice President and certainly not President.

Hillary tauts her experience of 35 years. The tragedy of that statement is that her first year of experience is so dismally poor and she just never improved on that first year of so-called experience over the past 34 years.

Poor Hillary. It will soon be just Hillary and Bill back in NYC remincising of what might have been.

Karla   March 10th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

I find Obama supporters to be very juvenile. They can't seem to support their candidate without slinging nasty, hateful remarks. It is very childish, but I guess it is easier to be hateful to Hillary than to try to come up with something good to say about their own candidate. Or maybe there isn't anything good to say about their own candidate.

annie   March 10th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

C'mon Pat in Sexton, the name is Obama, not Abama. You must be a Hillary supporter. Getting your information from the Enquirer and believing all the stupid gossip. We need the intelligent and informed people electing our president if we are to even begin to fix the problems facing us at this time. Vote OBAMA. We need some intelligence at the top!!!!!!!!!

Gary of El Centro, Ca   March 10th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

If Hillary is already offering the VP slot, I would say this is another case of declaring "mission accomplished" a little too soon. Obama clearly has the inside track to the nomination at this point in time. And after weeks of her saying he's not ready to be commander in chief, she now thinks he would make a great VP (a heart beat away from commander in chief)? Oh wait, he's not ready right now, but somehow he would be ready a few months from now. Is this making sense to anyone? And who the heck is Hillary to be making this judgement anyway?

Wayne   March 10th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

This is a complete insult to Barack and all the people who have voted for him. He has won the most votes, states and delegates to date and she is offering him second place? How insulting! I was a huge clinton supporter, but the more i see their true colors coming through, the more i regret my support of her. Hiliary is completely turning me off from wanting to vote for her if she wins the nomination. I have shifted my support to Barack and will NOT vote for Hiliary if she wins the nomination. i hope others will send a message to the clintons that this is not the way to unite the party or the country.

Marc   March 10th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

By the way..Clinton is ONLY 99 delegates short of what Obama has totaled currently. I would not get too fixated on the lead since Hillary will win PA and take the lead once again. If one state separates the will of the people, I think it very naive for Obama supporters to use his short-term leverage of a "lead" to claim instant victory. It is not over, and maybe some voters are not for Hillary because they are internally sexist or socially developed to feel this way about a female leader. Whatever, the case, the amount of hate and name-calling that some citizens use against Clinton is morally wrong. I have yet to hear this type of venom spewed against Obama from Clinton supporters, and this is telling on what type of society we currently still live in. It is scary, anti-social, and displays serious character flaws of some people. Also, it is immature and I hope the blogger who called hillary a "witch" does not have any children, for she has not grown up herself.

Dan Lee   March 10th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I am a democrat and I have voted for democrats since 1980. I support Senator Obama in his bid to become the democratic nominee for presidency because I believe in his message of change. If Hillary win this nomination and then goes on to win the election (and her reelection in 2012) that would mean that from 1988 until 2016, twenty-eight years, we would only have had two families rule this country, BUSHES and CLINTON. I am tired of Clinton and I am tired of Bush, I want something new, I want some new blood, some new ideas, some new faces…That is one reason that I am voting for Obama. Clinton does not have a claim to the presidency, neither does anyone else, This is a free country, where we the people can vote for who we want as president. I do not need Hillary and her supporter telling others and me that we are just falling for a good person with a good speech. I am an educated man and I can think for myself. It just goes to show how Hillary and her supporters think they are just better than anyone else, and if you don’t vote for Queen Hillary then you must not be smart!

AJ   March 10th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Hillary is really proving to be the say and do anything to win candidate here. It's one thing to have aides say something different than the candidate, as she claims the Obama camp has done (and hers has done as well quite frankly) but to have the actual candidate SAY that Obama is not ready to be commander-in-chief and then continue to imply he could be the vice president is obvious and its not going unnoticed.

Obama '08! Real change we can believe in!

Diallo   March 10th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

CNN stop moderating my message

YM   March 10th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Wow….strong feelings by all.
Step back and think :
1. Is ANYONE really every ready to be President until they are President?
2. Politics are politics…its all about winning and different people. try different tactics to do so. It has never been otherwise.
3. Please listen to what they do say and don't focus on their age, gender, spouse or ethnic origin.
4. Dont HATE them or LOVE them…listen to them and then make your best informed decision…..

ILoveAmerica   March 10th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Evidently the Hillary camp is trying to make all the old black women think that if they vote for Hillary, they will still get Obama as Vice President.

There is an easy way for Obama to deal with this nonsense: just offer Hillary a job as the Whitehouse Dishwasher.

Darryl   March 10th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

I like to run a donation request for to Help Michigan and Florida Voters to fund a new Primary send money to the respective state comptroller office.

Go Obama!!!!!

HMMMM???   March 10th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Clinton's team has been awfully generous in offering the joint ticket so soon ..what are they afraid of. If he's not experience as they say then why Vice President. What a way to sell fear.

Clintonite   March 10th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Fight HIllary Fight!

Obama won't be ready until the year 2012. He just isn't ready for the position. He has too much on the job training to learn.

Bobby from SC   March 10th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

As of now Senator Obama is ahead in pledged delegates and the popular vote. The audacity of the Clintons to suggest Senator Obama as a VP. The Clintons are always playing their dirty politics - they only know how to play dirty and win at any cost. If at the end, Sen. Obama is ahead in pledged delegates and Hillary is made the nominee, get prepared for 4 more years of Bush.

James   March 10th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Hillary, you don't have more experience than Obama! Being the wife of a president makes you no more qualified to be president than being the wife of a filmmaker makes you qualified to make great films.

Patrick, Indianapolis   March 10th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

If Barack Obama would cross the Commander-in-Chief "threshold" by the summer then it stands to reason he would be qualified by the November election. hillary monster clinton can't promote this idea without agreeing that Obama is ready to be Commander-in-Chief. hillary monster clinton is a hypocrit!

Cliff Sharples   March 10th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Yet another stunt byt he Clinton machine to win at any cost… It is not about issues for Clinton, but about tricks, deceptions and maneuvering. Press, start asking why Clinton's team doesn't talk about her positions and real experience, instead of every day finding new ways to distract the media and press.

Dany   March 10th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

We should have Laura Bush as president (She can argue that the has enough experience to be commander-chief) and she will train McCain by taking him as VP.

Give us a break

Anyone but Hillary

PS: Chelsea Clinton has the same presidential experience than Hillary

A from VA   March 10th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

I think the Clinton camp will be eating their words soon. They have been talking about a joint ticket, preferrably in their mind Obama as VP. They proclaim that Obama cannot be the president because of his lack of foreign experience, but he should be VP. But under scrutiny of well if he does not have "foreign policy" experience then why should he be VP they have no answer.

They are going to soon eat their own words and be forced to stop campaigning that line.

Whoever that reporter is that asked that question deserves a special place in Obama history books.

Lynne4Obama   March 10th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

The Nerve of those Clintons! When you feel entitled and invaded upon, you reach for the sky, I guess. Hillary "The Nominee" will destroy the American apple pie, regardless to how you slice it!

Mary   March 10th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Queen Hillary - What can you say? She and her husband have shown that they feel they are entitled to again be president. She and Bill have completely dismissed Barack Obama as a viable candidate but are WILLING to have Senator Obama has a running mate. The audacity of these two. Why would Senator Obama subject himself to this type of condescension? I find this latest tatic by the Clintons to be at best insulting and at worst a slap in the face to Senator Obama as if they have the nomination already and everything else is only a formality.

Arkansas Undertaker   March 10th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

To all my Obama Sopporters:

This is all about strategy. Dont let this meaningless rhetoric get you all upset.

The Clinton Camp knows that they are loosing and that the math is not in their favor even with the Florida and Michigan Delegates. They have to do something to stir the pot.

Hillary also knows there is no chance that Barak Obama will choose her to be on the ticket with him when he wins the nomination. Although she would be forced to add him to her ticket if by some miracle she happens to win the nomination. She knows that she cant win without him, but he doesnt need her to win.

OBAMA/McCASKILL 08

YES WE CAN!!!!!!!

Dee New Jersey   March 10th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Please this is all about the Cliton's taking Obama supporters for fools!! They will stop at nothing to get what they want, if it's not wheeling and dealing with the Superdelegates it's giving the illusion Obama is runing in 2nd place!

Who won the most states so far??
Who won more delegates so far??

How dare the Clinton's offer him VP at this point in the primary talk about underhanded tactics!!

Enough with Hillary and Bill and Politics as usual, if this does not prove we need CHANGE then I don't know what will!!

Gerry   March 10th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

There will be no joint ticket. Hillary faces a huge uphill battle to win the nomination even if Florida and Michigan are seated. Obama will not pick her as VP. She adds nothing to the ticket and will energize the repulican base besides. If Hillary does manage to mount a comeback promoting her "Experience" then what will she do when someone with real experience like McCain comes along? Run on a change ticket? She changes her campaign like a chameleon changes color.

Obama 08 for real change

KJ, CA   March 10th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Hillary, once again, doing and saying anything to get elected. I am amazed that there are still people out there who do not see through to her true motivations. What gaul, what arrogance to offer the candidate who more people have supported to date the number two job! She knows that she won't get it done by following the rules - she isn't stupid, she can add up the numbers - so Mrs. Clinton is trying every avenue possible to get it done. Disgusting!

Carol   March 10th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

I find it interesting that no one has suggested Ms. Clinton has a problem with "upscale educated white" voters. Her campaign's tactics–and especially of late–suggests that this is a demographic group she has decided to not only cede, but insult.

yemiray   March 10th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

This doesnt smell pretty.
sounds to me like racism in disguise

Chuck Lauria, Suwanee, Georgia   March 10th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Does the Clinton campaign realize how downright riduclous they are beginning to sound ??? They are creating their own reality in "Billaryland" & are starting to believe their own bs.

Devon   March 10th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Can we pull this thorn we call Hillary out of our side already?

It is starting to infect the Democratic Party..

She is trying to say Obama can be her VP??? Hillary we have news for you.. We don't want you nowhere on the ticket.

Stop the spin, stop the deception, leave us alone..

Obama 08

Kris   March 10th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Obama ready by summer? Cool, the election isn't until november…I'm thinking if he only needs a few more months to "qualify" he must be pretty experienced already.

Sarah L, Fayetteville, AR   March 10th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

If he's ready to be Commander-in-Chief by August, why can't he be the nominee by then? By Wolfson's logic, Obama will have the experience he needs to be president before the Democratic convention. Now, maybe, we can stop all this nonsense.

MStidston   March 10th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Is the news media so lame. The US is in a war, we are desperately seeking to understand the candidates for President, and you focus on an ad created by a production hired by the Hillary Clinton's campaign. We lost 5 US soldiers today in Iraq and this is the story you run… What a joke CNN has become. This story while humorous, is NOT news!

Do you check every actor pushing your channel to be sure they aren't a FOX fan! I really didn't believe Hillary Clinton when she said that the news media is being soft on Obama. I felt it was campaign rhetoric. After reading this worthless story, I now think its true. I need to take a second and more enlightened look at Hillary.

Brian   March 10th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

CNN, where's the story on Obama's strong statement moments ago on the issue??

Marie   March 10th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

OMG!
Only the arrogant Hillary Clinton and egotistical Bill Clinton could come up with this self serving comment!

Angela   March 10th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Does she think the voters can't see her game plan? Barack is ahead and does not need Hillary on the ticket.

pam   March 10th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

I'm glad that Mr. Obama clarified that he is running for President of the US and not the VP. The Clintons are very presumptive and that is one of the many reasons why I choose to vote for Barack Obama.

Pam in Oregon

lou   March 10th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

That's the ticket that dreams are made out off… If only Obama and Hillary will get their act together and make history and play the cards right we will ride this for 16 years.

Christian, Tampa FL   March 10th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Good Lord Almighty. I can't even believe this. This has got to be the most ridiculous thing yet to come from the Clinton camp, and they've said a lot of ridiculous things.

Mike   March 10th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

it is obvious that he has been thinking about this for a week now… right now he has a slim lead and really does not like the electoral college being brought up… all of this political spin!!!

he is worried that the super delegates will not back him because of his lack of experience and the big swing states in the general election… a lot of them have stated that some of the states he has won have always been a red state… this makes for great TV drama since no new shows are on due to the writers strike…

Chris, Columbia, SC   March 10th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

They are getting desparate and it is really starting to show!

Obama/Edwards 2008

kc   March 10th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Hmm…notice how Obama chooses his words. He says "I am not running for vice-president," but he doesn't say, "I will not accept the vp position." There is a big difference, so if Obama fans think he won't accept that position, thin k again.

Remi   March 10th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Cnn, msnbc, all news networks, Why do you refuse to ask Senator Clinton, President Clinton and all of the surrogates to her campaign this one simple question.

" With you losing in the delegate count, at this point if anyone were to be considering the vice presidency shouldn't it be you?

Relax Joe   March 10th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Drop the Mike Huckabee comparison. The man stopped being in the Republican race Feb 4.

Gary   March 10th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

I am starting to fully endorse Obama's position that he has way better foreign judgement than she has with her extremely limited foreign experience, if she has any at all.

shaun   March 10th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

One of the comments above stated that this new clinton stance on obama not being ready to be president was a political tactic, but if we've learned anything from texas, and ohio then we know people are complete idiots, and will fall for it regardless of the facts. They cannot read between the lines, they refuse to use common sense, and they probably didn't graduate from high school. Oh…that's the majority of Hillary's base…Sorry…

kenny   March 10th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Last i check Obama was Winning and they better not try to pull one like they did in 2000 with bush

Meghan   March 10th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Does anyone else remember the Chris Rock stand-up when he says they would only ask a Black man to be VP to someone he could beat?

R.   March 10th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Besides that Hillary's experience 1. does not necessarily make HER ready, and 2. would never match up to MCCain in a general election (if that's what she wants as the focus) and would therefore risk the
White House for the Democrats, since when does the person is second place get to "call" first place on a ticket? The Obama camp should have reacted in a way that took it forgranted that if the "Clintons" want a "dream ticket", of course they mean Obama for Prez and Clinton for VP. After all, as of now, she's in second place.

Ih   March 10th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

If Hillary is on the ticket, whether as a VP or President, I have two options on election day.

1) Stay Home
2) Vote McCain

I am leaning towards 2. What about you?

Jerry   March 10th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

How many of these generals and admirals supporting Clinton served in the Iraq war? If any of them have then they should shut their fat mouths because none of them had the courage to stand up to that moron Rumsfeld to tell him he was screwing things up. Too bad the generals and admirals are more concerned about their retirement pensions then the well being of thos combat soldiers making a small wage. Oh yeah and didnt Clinton back Bush to go to war????

James in Florida   March 10th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Let's get to the truth. How can we trust a candidate who has made it very clear she LOANED her campaign 5 million dollars? If this is the right cause for her and she believes in it that much why would she LOAN the money to her campaign? Why wouldn't she donate it? Why would she insist on getting the money back? There are millions of people donating money to the Obama campaign, their not lending it. But I guess that is to be expected from someone who won't release her tax returns or White House documents, I'm guessing, out of fear that the whole country will see right through her. Maybe we'd get to see who's pocket she's actually hiding in.

Mike   March 10th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Obama has always been against the latest war in Iraq, Clinton voted for it to begin.

That's all I need to know about who is better qualified in international matters.

Andrew   March 10th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

I will vote Democratic this year only if Barack Obama is at the top of the ticket.

Don C   March 10th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

He'll be ready in the summer? Like he'll take a crash course on being the President at a community college?

GET REAL, MRS. CLINTON. If he will be ready this summer, the simple teuth is he's ready right now. Thank you for your confirmation that Senator Obama is ready. I do believe President Obama will be glad to work with you as a NY senator, provided those folks keep you on the job.

Summer   March 10th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

LASER…..You're comment makes no sense! I thought Obama had intellectual voters on his side?

maggie   March 10th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

You people just don't get it. It's not the number of states that is important…it is "which" states! Hillary is winning all of the states that we will need to win in November against McCain. And don't tell me that Obama would win all of those states in Nov. Just look back to 1980 when "Reagan Democrats" delivered all but five states for him. Jimmy Carter only won his home state of Georgia, Maryland, Minn., WV, and Hawaii for a total of 49 electoral votes. Reagan won 489 electoral votes. Now, there is a "McCain Democrats" movement forming out here and we will do the same for him if Obama is the Democratic nominee! Get over it!

Dennis   March 10th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

What "Commander in Chief" test?

Interesting tactic by Clinton's campaign though. Despite being behind in the popular vote and the delegate count, she acts as if she is the Democratic nominee, and now she is considering adding Obama as a Vice Presidential candidate. It is awfully presumptuous to evaluate Obama as a VP candidate at this point. Arrogant too.

Hildog   March 10th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

hillary will do anything to become president! it doesn't matter whether she destroy the deocratic party or pollute the name of the most hopefull young talented politician the democrats have! she is power crazed and it's all about her! she doesn't care about the american people! thats why voters in mississippi and especially in pennsylvania shouldn't vote for her! she stands for more of the same old washington politics. this country needs a change aber nearly 20 years reigned by only two families (bush and clintons). the white house desperatly needs some new impulses, a fresh face with new ideas and a new style of politics! the white house needs a guy like barack obama!

swede_mariner   March 10th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Obviously Clinton is talking a lot about change also.
So what about Bush - Clinton - Bush - Clinton. That's real change for more than 20 years, right!
We need a fresh face, some one who can restore our country's reputation abroad and who can unite this country headed for recession.

Obama -08

Al in Wpg   March 10th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

If he's ready by this summer, then that's still over 6 mths before "Day one"

Catman   March 10th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Hillary just has a hangover from the good old days when she expected to be crowned. Now that she is running second in states won, popular vote, and delegate count, she has the arrogance to suggest that Obama take second seat on HER ticket. What unmitigated gall. This smacks the way George Bush, another popular vote loser claimed a mandate. And speaking of him, I'd hate to think what would happen to the country if Hillary and her unbridled ego got hold of the powers Bush usurped. The only thing worse would be if John "Out of Control" McCain got them.

Lee   March 10th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Regarding Hillary gaining momentum, why are we not seeing a major announcement on CNN that it was in fact Obama that won Texas (after the caucus votes were added in)? Bill Clinton himself said Hillary needed to win Ohio and Texas to keep in the race. Well, she apparently lost Texas. That means it's time for her to withdraw, doesn't it?

Simone   March 10th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

The Clinton's will try everything and anything to get elected!!!!!

mother too   March 10th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Obama is popular.
In high school they are kids who are popular - but then they do not do too much in life. The ones who are not the popular do better, because they have time to learn, to get knowledge, experience. They do not waste time being popular.

Harry   March 10th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Can someone Please ask Mrs.Clinton,If she's ready to be Commander/Cheif so much. Why wasn't she ready to answer the questions about once leaving Irqa do you go back in or not.What if that's the 3:00 phone call situation.What do she do.

R. Cooper   March 10th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Hillary has this undocumented sense of entitlement. Her years as first lady under Bill Clinton cannot be chalked up as commander in chief experience by no means. A true commander in chief would not avoid a simple request for tax returns. What does she have to hide? Wealth like all of her corporate cronies whose palms she intends to grease. Please! Well no one is asleep on this one and at 3:00 AM if Obama does not answer the phone, we'll probably be headed for another war!

Al in Wpg   March 10th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I predict Hillary will be VP, to McCain. McCain/Clinton vs Obama/Gore.

Sally   March 10th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Obama has won the pledged delegates and the popolar vote. The Clintons are ruthless, win at any cost politicians, and they insult the intelligence of the voting public. The superdelegates need to know that if they choose Clinton over Obama, not only will the Democratic party lose the youth and African American vote, they will lose many other votes. I am white, female, middle-aged. I am disgusted by the machinations of the Clintons. If Clinton muscles her way into the nomination I will quit the Democratic party immediately. Given the Clintons behavior since the South Carolina primary, I would never cast a vote for her. What kind of arrogance must the Clintons have to "invite" the leading candidate, Obama, to join her ticket? He should never settle for that; it is absurd. Obama 08!!!

John   March 10th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Now that is an outrage! We democrats should not vote for someone like Hillary who uses reprehensible tactics, pretty much like those of a true right-wing nut. Obama represents something that is decent and trustworthy. I will not vote for someone who is mean and nasty to be the president of the United States of America.

yoshi927   March 10th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Okay, this is just sad. Obama's not ready to be President when he's running against her, but he's experienced when he's running with her?

You can tell, now, that she never really thought that Obama wasn't ready. It was just political posturing.

George   March 10th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

When has the military being the people to choose the President of this country and who is fit to be command in chief?

Why are we against military in Pankistan and other nations where the military is the leader?

The constitution is very clear, clark and the rest military leaders should not be involved in politics, they should take command from the people's choice and they are not in position to tell us who they think will do be a better command in chief.

Nancy   March 10th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Barack Obama has lost my respect and my vote. After all of his comments on working together to help the american people he is going back on his word. His decision against a joint ticket with Senator Clinton is ludicrous. This could be a guaranteed way to get us democrats in the whitehouse. His personal arrogance is really showing through. We have had enough of that attitude in the current whitehouse. I now believe his honesty is in question. I really believed he wanted to change current politics. What he has shown me is that he really does not want to work together for good of the democratic party. Obama, I am sooo dissapointed in you! Hillary you now have my vote.

GHJ   March 10th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

The Clinton machine at it's best. What kind of unfinish business does Bill have left at the white house , that has him trying to get back in so bad.

With General Colin Powell as one of Senator Obama advisor, we will be alright from a military stand point.

Susan Lester   March 10th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Just before Mississippi, why is Mrs. Clinton telling Barack Obama to go to the back of the bus? Why is she such a patronizing, egotistical, narcisist? Hillary, I can't believe I'm saying this, but your vile and despicable campaign are making me actually consider voting for McCain rather than you should you steal the nomination (because that's what it would be at this point — pure theft!!!) I despise the Republican party, but if you are the face of the Democrats, then cancer has eaten too deeply into the party and it's time for it to go and put it out of misery.

kay   March 10th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Wll the clintons settle for anything less then winning at any cost.

I wonder if they will even phantom to offer him the vp if he was white and ahead with the delgates…ERGGGG

The guy is the front runner for goodness sake…

Teta   March 10th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

All of you are forgetting that the had the Michigan and Florida votes been counted by now, Hillary would be ahead - period. Barack would not be the front runner. When the re-do vote is done, it will put Hillary ahead. The leaders are not ignoring this fact and therefore, are suggesting this ticket. In the end, we need to vote Democrat. Its all about the philosophy of the party. These two are very strong and qualified candidates. If not together, it might be tough because, as some of you have expressed, you will waste your vote voting for Nader. But a ticket together could get voters to come out in droves. Go Democrat!

loveAll   March 10th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Clinton = Rove = Monsters!

cj   March 10th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

I mean really….This is ridiculous!
Obama is winning right now… Why in the hell would he take number 2
He is number 1 right now…Hillary the question is are you ready to be V.P? (IF HE OFFERS TO YOU) LOL
and too bonnie we don’t need your vote…we will have plenty of crossover voters…you can vote for McCain…Nobody CARES!

Stephen   March 10th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Very interesting comment from such distinguish officers and dignitaries. Sen. Obama who is leading in pledged delegates and popular votes is only qualified to be a VP. Just another spin by the Clinton campaign to try and deny the people of America of their choice. After serving honorable in the USMC and have been living and traveling abroad for the past 18 years I must strongly disagree with these back door politics of fmr. Pre. Clinton and his wife. We don't need anymore Clintons or Bushes in the White House for now, its enough. I would also like to point out based on democrats abroad voting results that Sen. Obama won 70% to Hilarys 30%. If she is that good then why isn't she winning?
American Abroad

Al in Wpg   March 10th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

This would be funny if it wasn't actually beleived by the sheep… now it's just sad and frightening. Clinton Kool Aid.

Laura   March 10th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Why is sexism consdiered a less heinous ism than racism? No one dares attack Obama, but it's ok to use Clinton for a dart board. McCain is going to win and I blame it all on Obama!

HILL YEAH!   March 10th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

You guys are right. He's not ready.

CLINTON/RICHARDSON 2008!!!

IAMWMD   March 10th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

What a joke. Hillary needs to seriously consider keeping Bill away from her campaign locations and away from those generals. From the statements they're making it's apparent that someone inhaled. They have no realistic shot of winning the Democratic nomination without stealing it.

Carlos   March 10th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Excerpts from Obama’s Remarks in Colubmia, Mississippi

“Both Sen. Clinton and President Clinton repeatedly talked about how I would be a great vice president.” (crowd boos)
“With all due respect, I’ve won twice as many states as Sen. Clinton.” (crowd cheers)

“I’ve won more of the popular vote than Sen. Clinton.” (crowd cheers)

“I have more delegates than Sen. Clinton.” (crowd cheers)

“So I don’t know how somebody who is in second place is offering the vice presidency to the person who is in first place.” (crowd goes crazy)

“I was just wondering, because if I were in second place I could understand it. But I’m in first place right now.”

“If I’m not ready, how is it that you think I should be such a great vice president?”

“They are trying to hoodwink you….”

“I don’t presume that I have won this election….”

“I want everyone to be absolutely clear: I’m not running for vice president. I’m running for president of the United States of America. . . . I’m running to be commander-in-chief….”

“Don’t think you can get both — you have to make a choice in this election….”

“I do not believe Sen. Clinton is about change. . . . This guide of gamesmanship. . . is the kind of Washington doublespeak and doubletalk that will not solve the problems of this country.”

“Sen. Clinton and Sen. McCain represent the conventional wisdom in Washington….”

formerly optimistic   March 10th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

utterly offensive

Carol, WI   March 10th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

maya March 10th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

"I'm more interested in the fact that so many more Generals, Major Generals, and prominent military supporters are backing Hillary vs Obama (does he have any?). That speaks volumes more than a catchy ticker headline for me."

They either were appointed by Hillary's husband (you know, the actual Commander-in-Chief) or are trying to get a spot on her cabinet if she manages to fool people into thinking the Clinton/Obama ticket is actually a possibility.

Eric   March 10th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Enough is enough of Hillary and her tactics. I thought her husband was the greatest Preseident in my 41 years, but she is truly vile. She is willing to destroy the opportunity for the Democratic Party to end 8 years of decline, but won't for her own ego. I have always been a yellow dog Democrat, but if she gets the nomination I am sitting this one out.

Ruth   March 10th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

The media must check her experience for 35 years….Doing What…Helping Wal-Mart…Giving work to Illegal people in this Country, not our own citizens ??? She needs to release the White House documents during the Clinton's era for us (the people) to know exactly what was her role as a first lady.. Or maybe she was running Bill Clinton's presidency….You Never Know… But, will be interesting to check her role as a 1st Lady.

We need someone who cares for the people…that is… OBAMA!

Jessica   March 10th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Come on now how can you even write such a dumb article. Last time I checked he is the one winning the race. Why don't you wrtie some facts like Ohio and Texas basically being a wash. How she barely held on after supposedy being p 20% in both places… How about that! You people sound more like highschool kids writing for a Highschool paper then proffessional journalist!

Judy Mars   March 10th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Senator Obama would be made less of a man if he shouldl work under that woman. Look at how she is behaving towards him now!
Never take that offer! If you do not win this time around , you are still young and can try again. But You WILL WIN this time.

Brenda Parker   March 10th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

I am a Clinton supporter. Obama have gotten better with the debates. His first debate was sad however I have seen his growth.

Ben   March 10th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

What craziness. They are only saying this because they were trapped on Meet the Press yesterday–Hillary's camp had to come up with an explanation for their circular reasoning.

And yes, it is also nuts for the person losing the contest to offer the VP slot to the winner.

How can anyone be excited about this candidate?

Dave, Santa Barbara CA   March 10th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Hillary says she looking to be "hired." Who in the world responds to a "help wanted" ad by offering a job. Not a sane person, unless it is a Machiavelli.

sky   March 10th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

I think what she is really doing, is trying to make a place for herself as VP when Obama gets the nomination. She knows it is inevitable and she wants the public to demand she be his 2nd. Not the other way around. She doesn't want to be totally out.

simon   March 10th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

This continuation of stalemate politics is a clear sign of times yet to come , no matter which senator receives the DP nomination.

They can't bring about a resolution between their own interests for the health of their party or the chance to win the presidency. The longer this plays out the more evident Clinton's and Obama's inadequacies of uniting this nation.

brad   March 10th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Wow. Those Clinton tactics are pure genius. Hate to say it but those are really excellent Political moves. If that is what you want, you should vote for Clinton(s). Me? I'm tired of those games. I want someone who won't play that. My fear is that Obama may have to play it in order to stay on top. What a way to corrupt potentials. Never ends.

Chris, GA   March 10th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Why does the HOT TOPICS menu bar only have Hillary Clinton and John McCain 's name on it? Where is Obama's name CNN (Clint News Network)? How about fair and balanced?

'experience'?   March 10th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

There really isn't any… that '35 years' line was the most fluffy, stupid thing I've heard this cycle, so far. She's only ever been elected twice to her current job (7 years experience)… Aside from that, she has photo-op experience, same as Nancy Reagan, La-la 'dead-eyes' Bush, et al., but I might even give her a year or two for that healthcare snafu in the early 90's…

she has zero foreign policy experience (unless you count the Senate as a foreign country), which is to be expected b/c the only place you get that is: 1) as president, 2) in the state dept., or 3) some military jobs… none of which HRC has held. She then tries to claim Bill's experience as her own, which makes her look even more slimy. Perception is not reality, folks… especially Hillary's perception, which to me seems more like delusion.

Laura S   March 10th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Doesn't this young woman understand what it means to be an actress? By the age of 17 she should. Just becaue you play a doctor on TV doesn't mean you are one. She's a good argument for raising the voting age to 21!

Pympikeme   March 10th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

It's amazing how Hillary Clinton is behind in the polls, yet everyone seems to think she's the front-runner. She can't even manage her husband or campaign, how is she gonna manage America? I don't find it a disability to be a great orator such as Barack. His words inspire so much to the point that he's putting people back in politics. Hillary is grabbing at straws to make anything happen now that she knows her ship is sinking…FAST!!

Cindy   March 10th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

omg, she tweeked the message…. again.

Pander, pander, pander… It's so comical… like she's selling a used car…

Wisconsin   March 10th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Hillary is such a looser! She wants to run the country, but she cant even run a TV spot.

The sleeping girl wants Obama to answer the phone!

Hahahahahaha

Go PSU   March 10th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

If Obama does not win the nomination, my vote is going to McCain. I encourage all other independent voters and Obamacans to join me.

Abbey   March 10th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Americans wake up, what experience is Hillary talking about, is being a president wife made you a president, it is high time we started asking Hillary where she acquired her presidential experience from. Moreover, she is talking about someone making speeches and she solution. please help ask her the solution. is she not also making speeches? Hillary don't fool us. you can be Vice President.

Nelson, Colorado Springs Co   March 10th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Well Bill is trying everyting he to get back in the white house

Michael "C" in Lorton, Virginia   March 10th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton and Ed Rendell comments on Obama's qualification to serve as Commander-in-Chief is comical. Three peas in the same pod calling the kettle black. Obama will do well as Commander-in-Chief. If he serves as skillful as he has managed his campaign, he can't miss.

Noelle   March 10th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

CNN, please post!

So let me get this straight. Obama is not ready to be President, but he's ready to be VP. That makes no sense. As Bill Clinton said back in 1992, a VP should be ready to take on the duties on the president in the event that he falls out after a week in office (taken from Obama's speech today in MS). So if HRC trusts him to be her VP, why can't he be president? The Clintons think we're dumb, and unfortunately, they'll probably sway some people with this NEW line of thinking. One minute he's not ready and now he is. Her red phone ad just flew out the window. She realized that she screwed herself over by being open to him being VP and at the same time saying he's inexperienced. So now she's saying he'll have enough experience by the time Denver arrives. What a load of crock! I truly hope people will now realize that this woman will say and do anything to get into the White House. She knows that her chances of being president would increase greatly if he's on her ticket. But then, who is she to offer VP to anyone? Last time I checked she wasn't leading in the delegates.

Juan Grain   March 10th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Okee Doke

TB   March 10th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Is she delusional? Obama is beating her. Who is she to offer him the vp slot? She is crazy and he is presidential. I agree with Gary from Conn., she is starting to seem slightly bipolar.

Guy   March 10th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Holy cow is Hillary's team condescending.

Calling her a monster was picking a word with three letters too many.

Doug Pierson   March 10th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Exactly what are Hillary Clinton's qualifications? Are her qualifications 8 years as First Lady? Are her qualifications based on her senate position? I am really flummoxed here? I know one of you really smart people can help me out here. She appears to favor Bush's in your face fast draw politics and has here share of blunders. But what exactly is it that she is so profoundly adept at doing that she could step into the commander-in-chiefs shoes from day one? I just don't get it!

Eljay   March 10th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

I can't believe people are buying the Clinton/Obama argument. This is just a cheap trick to grab power from behind. A C/O ticket would only serve Billary, it would be political suicide for Obama.
Based on her recent campaign, she is the least qualified of those three for leading this nation.

John in Virgina   March 10th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Hey Mad in Texas, if you look, McCain and Clinton have also missed a ton of votes this year also being that they are on the road running for President. But as usual, people like you hold Obama to a different standard than everyone else. Hmmmmmm… I wonder why that is?

Cheryl Highland   March 10th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

I would lose ALL respect for Obama if he took the VP slot!!!!!
He is the candidate for Change and she is the OLD establishment…..he'd be selling his and our souls…

Claire   March 10th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

This is ridiculous on so many levels…

1) The loser suggesting the frontrunner take a back seat…
2) The frontrunner is not good enough for Day 1 but is fine for Day 2

3) The despicable things Hillary has done this far..NAFTA/Canada being the biggest jaw dropper.

MAINLY, Obama can handle himself against the Republicans because he is honest, forthright and deals with integrity.

OBAMA WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HANDLE THE CLINTON BAGGAGE. THERE ARE WAY TO MANY LIES, DECEITS AND UNDERHANDED DEALINGS FOR HIM TO DEFLECT AND REMAIN STAIN-FREE.

Curtis   March 10th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

BILL CLINTON WAS A GOVERNOR WHEN HE BECAME PRESIDENT

THINK ABOUT IT

Denise   March 10th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

why is this such a huge story? the girl was hired to play a part. since when does every actor need to hold the same beliefs as the story they are playing in? it's called acting for a reason.

edweena   March 10th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

I just can see it now! Hillary's strategy is to convince people that if they vote for her, she will nominate Obama as her VP, because she knows that's the ONLY way she'll get his HUGE following. Once she gets the vote, you'll see her name somebody else saying that Obama was the one who did not want the job! She is probably already thinking about 2012, and with no Obama around her, it's pretty much guaranteed she'll have her second term in the White House

If there is anything we should learn about the Clintons, is that they never say or do anything out of the blue! There's always an ulterior motive.

Earl   March 10th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Ha ha ha. Looks like we are back to Hillary version 1.0. The inevitable nominee. It didn't work for you last time. It won't work this time either.

David   March 10th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Don't you have to win the nomination, have a chance to win the nomination or at least have to be leading to make such an arrogant suggestion.

Commader in chief threshhold? What's that? Presiding over tea ceremonies for eight years?

She's such an arrogant jerk. I'm waiting for Hillary to cross the "I'm a democrat" threshhold.

JD   March 10th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Hillary can't run her campaign but she can run the country ?? Whatever "meds" she is taking I wish she would share.

Marcie   March 10th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

How more ridiculous could the Hillary and Bill sound suggesting that Obama should join HER ticket as VP, when CLEARLY he is the lead. I believe that all Clinton supporters are beyond delusional to believe that Hillary has all of this "experience". How exactly is that defined? Is it defined as work that you have done as an ELECTED official, or the fact that your husband just happened to be the president for 8 years and you were granted the opportunity to be in the presence of other experienced individuals, given some responsibility, and allowed to help out every now and then. If this is the case, then laura bush should have run along with john mccain, I'm sure she has just as much as "experience" has hillary clinton. Obama really needs to shut her up on this experience thing.
What's even more disgusting is the fact that her camp wants florida and michigan seated. If she was winning, she wouldn't care about their delegates. Wake up US!!! The Clintons are trying to steal the election!!! Let's keep this from happening!
-Obama 08

jkk   March 10th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

This is laughable. A campaign manager has the ability to know when Obma will be finally ready to be vice presisdent ( by summer?). This
guy is a moron, cos by his own standard addind more months to your years on earth equals experience. Where on earth does he get that mentality from? mmmmm….. let me think could be HILLARY who is in second place and implying that the person who is ahead should become second isn't that a twisted idea of all time?

Dick Pittenger   March 10th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

If I understand Hillary, after she has succeeded in eroding Obama's support and image sufficiently, she will be able to persuade the Super Delegates and Party Fathers (& Mothers) the he yet would be a great VP candidate; but surely not yet ready to be President. Does anyone believe this crud?
She likewise has so demonized Obama with her own constituents that she intimates they would not support him as a Presidential candidate in NY, CA, AR, OH, TX. I really challenge the idea that the Democrats of those states she won would prefer voting for McCain than for Obama!

NEVEROBAMA   March 10th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

IF OBAMA IS WINNING AND SO AHEAD OF HILLARY WHY ARE THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS GETTING UPSET?

HILLARY IS THE BEST ON TO LEAD OUR COUNTRY AND THAT IS A FACT NOT SOME GLORIOUS SPEECH MAKER!

I THOUGHT NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS I WILL STILL VOTE WITHIN MY PARTY THIS NOVEMBER. BUT NOW AFTER THE NO VICE PRESIDENCY POSITION STATMENT OBAMA MADE THIS WEEKEND, I WILL NOT. IF HILLARY LOOSES I WILL VOTE MCCAIN.

BOTH HILLARY AND MCCAIN HAVE EXPERIENCE AND IT DOES NOT MATTER THAT PEOPLE KEEP MOCKING THEM. LOOK AT HILLARY AND MCCAIN'S RESUME TOGHETHER WITH OBAMA'S AND IT DOES NOT COMPARE.

GO HILLARY
GO HILLARY
GO HILLARY

LASER   March 10th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

I VOTED FOR OBAMA BUT NOW I WANT MY VOTE BACK HEARING HIM TODAY" I JUST NOTICE THE CHANGE IN HIS VOICE NOW THAT HE IS IN Mississippi
“They Are Trying to Hoodwink You” THATS NOT THE WAY MAN ONCE YOUR THE BLACK GUY AND THEN THE WHITE GUY PICK ONE PLEASE

ANTI CLINTONS   March 10th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Oh yeah! If we can't beat Obama, maybe he will join us!
Obama is the man.

Uncle Sam   March 10th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

If you looking to fill an executive position, would you hire the candidate with excellent interviewing skills but no record of achievement?

Gary in Toronto   March 10th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

The performance of her campaign doesn't exactly scream "excellent crisis management skills". Do we really want to see a "kitchen sink" approach to international crises?

Janice   March 10th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Obama is ahead in delegates…so why the speculation on a Clinton-Obama ticket?

If there were to be a joint ticket-the people have spoken…it should be a Obama-Clinton ticket or Obama-??? ticket.

Hillary is dreaming.

frederick szczepanski   March 10th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

To the guy that said earlier that implied that the American people cannot think for themselves, obviously can't…. look at what happened in 2004.

Sammy   March 10th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

What a crock! Nothing like trying to take peoples minds off the fact that right now you are in SECOND place Hillary. The old saying about tell a lie and tell it often and people may believe it. YOu and Bill are dilluted in the brain. When I see her on TV now I hit "mute" until she is done.

RightyTighty   March 10th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

I don't know…, maybe by 2012.

Ha Ha!!

A   March 10th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

So just because she was a first lady (and not a very good one at all) she thinks she's got a better handle on the job than Obama does? I mean, she couldn't get Bill under control when she was in the White House before - she really thinks she can get a whole COUNTRY under control now? Keep dreaming Hill. Hey, maybe Obama will be nice enough to ask you if he wants YOU as his VP. Somehow, after all the negativity, I doubt it. Better cancel the movers - you're staying put in NY for awhile…

JD   March 10th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Hillary's only expertise is spin (aka LIES)

MATH ( counting delegates, popular vote, number of states won) is a troubling subject for her, very troubling.

Whats Next   March 10th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

What a joke. Clinton and her paid "Retired Generals" can take a hike. Why would Obama want to join a ticket with Mrs Baggage Claim, so she can blame him for all the foul decisions she makes as president? She has nothing to stand on, she has absolutley NO EXPERIENCE as commander in chief either.

She needs him, he doesn't need her. He has more experience as a leader, has inspirational power, is in tune with America and is an honest human being.

jay   March 10th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Hilary has bumped her mind and lost her head!!! why would Mr. O want HER on the ticket? What, so she can undermind him at every turn coupled with Bill the womanizer? DON'T THINK SO!!! somebody hs shot her mind and killed he common sense.

loveAll   March 10th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Hillary Clinton will be ready on day one to Deceive and Divide the Nation.

No White House for HillBill.

bruce patras   March 10th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

WELL if you look at the two camps ;

the obama camp says do the math . who leads in votes and pledged delegates . ??

HRC's camp needs to present a war and peace sized paper to make there case .

the whole process has to be fair ..

peace

LeftCoast Tim   March 10th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Let me see if I have this right…….the person in second place, with lillte chance of obtaining first place is offering the second seat to the guy in first place. Talk about the audacity of hope.

One of her earth shaking claims…..she 's ready and Obama only has one speech. Her poor judgement and vote has left 4,000 dead Americans, 40,000 wounded Americans, untold numbers of dead and wounded Iraqi's. And….lest we forget a half a trillion dollars in debt.
Not sure how much of that "experience" we can afford?

Hillary lost me forever when she went dirty 2 weeks ago.

Tim   March 10th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

The sad thing is, most americans are stupid enough to fall for all of the political tactics the Clintons have been using. Ohio and Texas clearly demonstrated that, although I have a feeling many Republicans in Texas voted for Hillary because they know she is easier to beat than Obama.

@americans   March 10th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Only Billary Clinton in her dilusional or bipolar mind thinks that she is ready to be commander in chief. Not America and these butt-licking surrogates and generals!

Obama has good judgement - these heiffa's has same old washington experience of scum and gutter politics!

VOTE OBAMA!!!

Edgar   March 10th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

I will vote for a Clinton/Obama ticket or Obama/Clinton. Lets hope they can stand up to McCain and whoever he picks that might be Florida Governor!

People - we need a President strong in National Security and National economy. Stop with rock star fever!!! Take a look at what is really going on in the world.

Lets hope McCain is not smart and picks Powell to be his VP!

gideon   March 10th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

The Democratic party will not win in November if they make Hillary Clinton the nominee. Period. She has a poor rating nationally and the Republicans are chomping at the bit to run against her.
The majority of voters will walk away . Hillary Clinton is a divider. She is not what this country needs.

Roger, AR   March 10th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Who voted yes? Clinton
Who voted no? Clinton
Who voted present? Obama

Is that wisdom? No

Don   March 10th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

How long is the media going to put up with the Clinton campaign talking out of both sides of it mouth before you finally just ignore them. Yesterday, Gov. Rendell made a complete fool of himself over the is he or isn't he Commander-in-Chief material spinning. Now we've got Wolfson saying he not qualified now but he will be by November. We need to put these people out of their misery!

Frank   March 10th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Why is Hillary talking of Obama as Vice if she is the one behind votes? I am still waiting for CNN to ask the right questions.

Carter   March 10th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

This is the same BS the idot-in-chief started peddling before getting elected to office, but then people's memory is so short, it just doesn' t matter. This attitude of calling solidiers, 'warriors', and calling combating terrorism as catch word of 'War on Terror' is not something a mature democracy does. It's understandable that the spinsters do it, because it's their job, but people actually believing in this kind of idiocy is beyond in comprehension. This is the only developed nation in which this kind of rhetoric wins elections, and that is really sad.

Pat Va   March 10th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

CNN MODERATORS WHO ARE IN EVIDENCE SUPPORTERS OF HILLARY: Do you think it all possible for you to set aside your BIAS for your candidate and post my response to this blog???

The question has NEVER been answered. WHAT EXPEREIENCE IS HILLARY BRINGING TO THE TABLE??? NONE.

In order to have had experience in being a president …YOU WOULD HAVE HAD TO HAVE BEEN ELECTED AND SERVED AS PRESIDENT!!!

To my knowledge and according to history….Hillary has done neither. CASE CLOSED!!!!

Ruth   March 10th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Why a person that is winning should take the second position??? HELLO! Hmmm…. Clintonians again, playing dirty games. I do not think people want to go back to the Clinton’s era in the White House we all need to be reminded about all the things in the last years and thi