Comments on: Girl in Clinton ad supports Obama

By: bear07

bear07 — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:18:42 +0000

name 3 accomplishments of Obama as a senator......

yeah...you cant. so shut up.

By: Brian (in PA)

Brian (in PA) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:18:16 +0000

Soooo....Headline: "Actress Tries to Further Career..." She's promoting her career, Obama et al. are promoting their careers. CNN should find stories, not simply present those created by a campaign.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:17:09 +0000

Hillary Supporters at her rallies are hired doubles by Getty Images! The cat is now out of the bag!

By: steve - buffalo

steve - buffalo — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:16:02 +0000

this can't hurt her acting career can it. free publicity

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:15:55 +0000

"She just wants attention and make a some money." – Lola

I agree completely, but no matter how much the truth comes out about Hillary, some people will vote for her anyway.

Or were you talking about the girl in the ad?

By: EC

EC — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:15:54 +0000

Hey Clinton supporters, don't start whinning AGAIN... I mean come'on. I can't believe you all have the audacity to blame this girl for supporting Obama!! Talk about a cheap shot. The Clinton campe should have done a better job at screening her ads. Bottom line. Don't hate the player HATE the game. Get over yourselves. The young lade has every right to support anyone she wants...and as a child she didn't have a voice, NOW she of legal age and she has MADE HER CHOICE. Geeeez. If funny how you Clinton supports are such sore losers, YOU want your cake and want to be able to eat it too even if it the cake IS NOT YOUR CAKE!!! How typical. You all need to take a chill pill and stop acting like a toddler for God's sake. Last I recall Sen. Clinton doesn't walk on water and she certainly isn't OWED anything from the American people. We've given her and Bill 8+ years in the limelight. It's time for them to DO what's best for the Democratic Party, but OH no...that's not the Clinton way they would rather lie, cheat, steal, bribe and sacrifice every body else but themselves. I guess the court case against her (Paul vs. Clinton) isn't HER fault either huh? What?

By: Raman

Raman — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:14:09 +0000

The "Obama Girl" did not vote for Obama
The "Clinton Girl" does not vote for Clinton

Is there anything at CNN.com that sucks worse than this?

By: Marge Hibbing Mn

Marge Hibbing Mn — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:14:05 +0000

Just goes to show, the youth of today are an ignorant and stupid bunch. Else why would they support obama.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:13:56 +0000

Most Americans want Obama to answer the phone evidenced by his lead in states won, popular vote and pledged delegates.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:12:41 +0000

Dani: this is a struggle for power between two generations. The older generation will lose this fight. They must lose this fight. All that "experience" has saddled a young generation with war and recession. How are we supposed to "pull ourselves up by our bootstraps" and live out the "American Dream" when we have been stripped of our boots altogether and seen the dream fade into the pockets of the wealthy?

By: Debra

Debra — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:12:36 +0000

This is rich only the Clinton's would try to spin there losing into a disaster. No one I've spoken with would be surprised if this wasn't a back up plan all the while. Sen. Obama's the front runner like it or not and he has stuck to the rules of not only the DNC, but his own campaign. The Clinton's are so despite to get back in the White House not only would Hillary lie, cheat, steel or undercut her opponent. She'd try to rip the Democratic Party apart while endorsing Sen. McCain, because she's losing. This behavior doesn't make her tough, but it does make her a degrading human being. She's obviously in co-hoots with so many that a dream ticket would go against every thing that Sen. Obama represents. The DNC needs to do the same thing that the Republican Party did. Take control and endorse Sen. Obama while they steal have a party to work with.

By: SOPHIA

SOPHIA — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:12:25 +0000

I DONT CARE SHE IS 17 YR OLD SHE CANT VOTE YET.........

By: Check Your Facts

Check Your Facts — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:12:01 +0000

Correction...Obama girl didn't vote for Hillary. She didn't vote...was asleep.

By: robert

robert — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:11:59 +0000

a really important story, you've got to be kidding. why do you waste your time on this type of stuff.

By: Kirdy

Kirdy — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:11:52 +0000

Senator Hilary Clinton accused Senator Barrack Obama of plagiarism for using words that had been used by someone else, who happens to be afriend. Is the use of someone's picture without her permsision not plagiarism by Senator Hailary Clinton?

By: caitlin

caitlin — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:11:46 +0000

this is stupid i think the girl just wants to be on tv. its a shot of you sleeping for three seconds. get over yourself

By: lwg

lwg — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:11:15 +0000

I have been contemplating what i would do if Clinton win the Dem Nom. I started asking all of my friends and family that are Dems what they will do and my family is big along with all my friends. we decided to start a poll of all our friends and family here are the numbers of what we decided
out of 1000 people 50 say they would stay with Clinton 200 were already Clinton fans and 750 would not vote for the Dems but vote for Mchain to show how much we distrust the Clintons.

By: VOTER FOR TRUTH AND DIGNITY IN AMERICA

VOTER FOR TRUTH AND DIGNITY IN AMERICA — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:11:13 +0000

Smart young girl!!!!
Folks, Hillary is not as smart as you and I. It is all an act.
Now do you really want her to be President of the U.S
If she is so great, why does she have to pull out all the
dirt.!!!!!!!.

Obama 2008 for President Only. Not to V.P. under the
Clinton lying regime.

By: A, TX

A, TX — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:10:57 +0000

Since we all know who doesn't have anything to worry about supports Clinton.
People who needs health care, strong economy & world peace supports Obama.

He has more legislative experience than Hillary does.

By: CMB

CMB — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:10:40 +0000

Does anyone listen? So judgemental! She WILL be voting age at election time. You people better wake up and pay attention. She is an intelligent girl and part of the future of this country. Her opinion DOES matter. Quit discounting the brains of the young. They're not all saggy-pants-wearin, superficial morons as most of you elude to.

Go Barack!!

By: Terrence W

Terrence W — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:10:28 +0000

I can't believe people are saying they "don't care what she thinks". She's a voter. So her opinion matters just as much as yours does. the only twist is that a video of her was used to promote a candidate that she doesn't side with. If you can argue that it was a valid statement to use an video of a innocent child sleeping to shake up some votes (and I can't understand why they would use this video in the first place, other than to pressure people into voting their way); if this tactic is "okay" with you, then it should also be "okay" that the people who are actually in the video get to say what they couldn't say in the ad. This one just ends up biting Clinton in the behind. She (Clinton) reminds me so much of Wiley Coyote. She is always plotting and then BOOM.. it backfires on her (esp. true when they debated). It's actually comical.

By: Vig

Vig — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:09:41 +0000

Why am I not surprised that someone who needs to be in front of the camera would support Obama? Obama is one big media creation

By: Blayze Kohime

Blayze Kohime — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:09:10 +0000

Couldn't Hillary have gotten volunteers from her own campaign rather than using stock footage? Seems a little dull witted and uncreative to me.

By: checkthisout

checkthisout — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:09:05 +0000

WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL?

Any would-be President will tell you that they will be President for ALL.
Whether you are Republican, Democrat, Independent or whatever.

Perhaps OBAMA aspires to be President to only those who support him.

What a pity !!!!!

By: marie

marie — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:08:59 +0000

what a smart girl after all...

barack obama is able to enthuse such young voters - that's a big deal for the democratic party.
and it's an even bigger deal for the youth who have finally found interest in voting.

By: truth be told

truth be told — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:08:40 +0000

most of hillary's supporters keep on derisively calling obama as saint. i'd say between the two of them, if honesty, fairness and being dignified (the requisites to being a true leader of our country), then so be it. he's so much more a saint that either clintons.

By: Tim j

Tim j — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:08:38 +0000

A few people have stated she can't vote that isn't true. She is 17 will be 18 prior to election day, and 17 year olds in Washington can particiate in the cacus as long as they turn 18 prior to election day. She not only supported Obama in the Caucus, but was a precinct captain for her cacus.

By: YAW

YAW — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:08:28 +0000

wow this is what its come to the level of these so called educated Obama supporters is very low. can we talk about an issue that will benefit this nation pls.
QUESTION… DIDN'T OBAMA MAKE THE SAME 3am AD REPLY? AND WASN'T THAT ALSO FEAR MONGERING? To the changed America HE is proposing i hope DOUBLE STANDARDS are not a norm!!!!

1-Obama and camp throws dirt its ok, but hillary throws dirt she's washington as usually
2-Obama and camp call hillary a monster its ok and repeated by most supporter its ok, but she is acused of being the racist.
3-Hillary makes a 3am readyness add she's fear mongering, but Obama makes sAme 3am fear mongering response ad, SILENCE he's let of the hook for the same thing Hillary did WHAT CHANGED WORLD IS THIS!!!!!!!
All i want is lets have the same standard for everyone
THANK YOU

By: Michael Guinn Ventura, CA

Michael Guinn Ventura, CA — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:08:10 +0000

In this most amazing race irony and satire seems to be everywhere you look! Too bad this negative fear-mongering add already did it's damage...much like NaftaGate that was a complete and utter lie put out by the Clinton campaign. It really is time for change! You go girl!

By: Lora B.

Lora B. — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:08:01 +0000

Once again, CNN is airing free press in support of the Obama campaign.

Perhaps Ms. Knowles ought to think twice before speaking out about her political support to Obama, especially if she receives residuals for the television footage. It just may come back to haunt her and hit her in the pocketbook. Just ask the Dixi Chicks or Whoopi Goldberg, both of whom were subjected to backlash for expressing their political beliefs.

By: Dr. Mom

Dr. Mom — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:07:52 +0000

"Realitycheck," check your facts: "Obama Girl" didn't vote for Hillary, she skipped her state's primary entirely! The NYTimes covered the story at the time.

By: J Mac

J Mac — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:06:58 +0000

Another example of meaningless news to divert our attention off the substantive issues of our day. If it tickles our ears it becomes a news story.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:06:25 +0000

i don't know how this strong America can fall for this stupid add!!!! whahahahahahahahahaha

It's the same trick mr. Bush used to make Hillary vote for the war in Iraq!!!! "Scare tactics"!!!

And now she used it against you pore Americans!!!!!
whahahhaahhaha

This is funny!!!!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:06:21 +0000

I think it's pretty funny, the 3am gilr wants Obama to answer the phone. The girl's got a good head on her shoulders. Not because she's an Obama supporter, but because of how she carries herself in the media. How would you guys act if your image showed up in an ad for someone you didn't support? Some of the responses here make me shake my head in disbelief.

Ms Knowles, you GO girl!

By: American Patriot

American Patriot — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:06:10 +0000

Woman

If you vote for Clinton you will look like to fools who voted for Bush.

Clinton is a CFR MEMBER and a BUILDERBERG GROUP ATTENDEE

Look it up on Google and see what it is.

YOu can see the FENA CONSENTRATION CAMPS in the UNITED STATES ON YOUTUBE

Watch it and see your Clinton future under the North American Union.

Under the new world order you will be put in Labor Camps.

GOOGLE the TCC, it is already being buildt.

YOUTUBE – Alex Jones and see you and your families future.

Me and my freinds and family are prepared.

ARE YOURS??????????????????????????

By: John McKeever

John McKeever — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:06:08 +0000

Another example of meaningless news to divert our attention off the substantive issues of our day. If it tickles our ears it becomes a news story.

By: Independent Voter, TN

Independent Voter, TN — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:06:00 +0000

Being a part of the Baby Boom generation, tI find the current political environment is somewhat reminiscent of the late 60's with youthful idealism on the upswing. While I think this is a good thing and helpful to have the entire electorate starting to become involved, I think it bears mentioning that as adults we have the benefit of perspective and we learn to temper our idealism with wisdom and practicality.

I am very thankful of the 40 or so years of reflection I have had to make me understand the difference between what I felt was important at the time versus what is truly important and responsible.

I feel that McCain is the only candidate of either party who is able to straddle party lines and who truly has the ability to bring us together as a nation. Many are buying into the Obama campaign rhetoric, but it must be seen through the lens of his meager accomplishments to this point plus his extremely partisan and liberal voting record (when he has found the courage to actually vote).

By: notamused

notamused — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:05:48 +0000

Can your network be any more blatantly bias toward Obama. It’s news that a girl who made money sleeping for a stock photo commercial doesn’t support the message of the commercial. Give me a break.

You might remember the demographics of your audience. Trust me they are not the young people who support Obama.

By: Martin in PA

Martin in PA — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:05:21 +0000

Now THERE'S some poetic justice for you!! She was probably sleeping soundly in her bed because she knew that her eventual Presidential candidate was Barack Obama!!

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:05:09 +0000

Greg from PA (NOT to be confused with this poster who is from CA): PLEASE continue with your ignorant racist rants against Obama. Blog here frequently, and share your opinions with as many people as will listen. Pathetic, desperate Clinton supporters such as you are some of the best PR Obama could hope for. Every time you open your mouth and spew your venom, another person is converted to Barack Obama! Thank you so much!

By: P. Cook

P. Cook — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:05:09 +0000

Children often can tell which adults are fake and which are real. But I want someone to explain the final results from Texas. The caucas votes added together increased Barack's lead, not Hillary's.

By: TRUFENA IKONGE

TRUFENA IKONGE — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:05:02 +0000

obama should be president right on gurl , cliton sucks she voted on the war and obama awnsers the questions sespifecliy and cliton dose not

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:04:53 +0000

To all those people complaining that this article isn't newsworthy.. well, that's why it's on the Political Ticker! From the types of articles on the Ticker, they seem more anectodal than major ground-breaking stories. They are just tidbits of info to keep everyone that is looking for new gossip satisfied. The real stories don't end up on the Ticker, they end up as separate stories.

By: Geans

Geans — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:04:41 +0000

Who cares what the stock photography faces have to say? That's like saying "Girl on Rice Krispies box eats Trix." Come on.

By: A. Macaulay

A. Macaulay — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:04:18 +0000

What has always bothered me about this 3AM ad is that Senator Clinton seems to answer the phone and make a crisis decision. So far so good.

But I tend to get worried about snap 3 AM decisions, especially one from someone who in the clear light of day so easily voted for the war in Iraq thinking, "as she put it that President Bush wouldn't really use the authority we gave him–and actually go to war."

Personally, I like folks thinking about things just a little more carefully before sending us into another Iraq, Vietnam, what ever. A few advisors might be nice–you know like generals, etc. No?

By: dee

dee — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:03:59 +0000

Clinton supporters on here saying what's the big deal would not be saying that if it was the other way around.
The media has been trasghing Obama for over a week now because she cried boo hoo,and they obviously see this as a negative story for her.Now they are saying,what's the big deal.
If it's not a big deal,then why are you on this site stating anything.
As an independant,I find that it's mostly clinton supporters that spew out hatred.This does not help your candidate who wants those independant votes.
Also,Obama has set more laws and policies in the senate than clinton,so give up the "no experience" argument.
And,if he's so...inexperienced why is clinton now saying oh he'd be on her ticket(uh,she's still behind him).
You can't have it both ways.
Clinton,her camp,and suppoters have been so...negative and down right nasty,that I would not vote for her-EVER!
Clinton needs Obama supporters more than Obama needs hers.
She will not get them.

By: Newsworthy

Newsworthy — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:03:45 +0000

I think not. Media just love to spark controversy. By the way, her mother in that commercial is Samantha Power.

By: Nominee

Nominee — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:03:41 +0000

To Obama and all of his supporters. Go ahead and bash Hllary all you want. And Obama you stated that you do not need Hillary as VP (which I cannot imagine she would want anyway) if you were the nominee. Well, all of you will be needing Hillary supporters if Obama gets to be nominee and guess what – we will not want him.

By: laura

laura — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:03:34 +0000

Big Deal. This is not news. Talk about the issues that are affecting America. GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Charlie

Charlie — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:03:31 +0000

Wait. To the people who are saying "I can't believe this is news", or "I can't believe CNN is reporting this." You know they ARE reporting OTHER news, don't you? This isn't the ONLY thing on cnn.com. It's actually only a tiny blurb among MANY other news listed on the site. It just sounds like you're a little upset over the news itself, which is fine. Just be straight forward about it, ok?