March 14, 2008
Posted: 08:30 AM ET
 Ferraro is standing by her original comment.
Ferraro is standing by her original comment.

(CNN) – One day after she stepped down from her role in Hillary Clinton's presidential bid, Geraldine Ferraro said she blames Barack Obama's campaign for the uproar over her recent comments.

In an interview Thursday with CNN affiliate WJAR in Providence, Rhode Island, the onetime vice presidential candidate also said the Obama campaign made a mistake in taking aim at her remarks.

"I do think this was a mistake on part of the Obama campaign," she said. "They didn't have to do this, and they did it to hurt Hillary. I just think that's bad. I think it's bad business, and I think it's bad politics.

"I was accused of being divisive. I think those tactics are divisive," she added. "And the amazing thing is it's not something I started, its something they did in reaction to this."

Ferraro also implored Obama's campaign to turn "the spigot off the hate mail I am getting."

"I find it very, very upsetting," she said. " I've been called all kinds of names, and the attacks are ageist, they're sexist, they're racist. It's been very, very uncomfortable.

Ferraro resigned her fundraising post with Clinton's campaign on Wednesday, after taking heat for telling a newspaper last week that Obama's campaign was successful because he was black.

The Illinois senator's campaign denounced the comments on Tuesday and Obama himself called them "patently absurd." Clinton said she repudiated the remarks, though did not publicly call for Ferraro to resign.

In the interview Thursday, Ferraro suggested she did not regret making the comments, saying she was "talking to the facts," and that the issue of race has been raised several times in the campaign before, including by Obama himself.

"The enthusiasm you get from the black community over this black candidate is wonderful, and I don't think you can deny it," she said. "No more than I remember how people felt when I was running."

Ferraro, who was Walter Mondale's running mate in 1984, was the first woman to appear on a major presidential ticket. She has said she raised about $125,000 for Clinton's campaign.

– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney

Filed under: Geraldine Ferraro


starzzzz   March 14th, 2008 12:49 am ET

I wish Ferraro hadn't worded what she was trying to say, the way she did. But, it is over now. What she said (coming from her) was not racist it was a fact and you all know it. If Obama's people do not want comments that seem racist, then quit making sexist comments. After all what is good for the Goose is good for the Gander. It seems like no one is allowed to say anything negative about Obama. But Obama's camp can say anything it wants, then hide behind racism. Do not get me wrong I will vote for which ever democratic candidate wins. Show some respect if you want to be respected. I know racism exists I do not like it. Sexsim also exist and I do not like that either. Hillary, I know will fight and work very hard to get through what is good for most Americans, I do not know anything about Obama.

Anonymous   March 13th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

Geraldine seems to be one of thefew politicians that can speak the truth. That's a rare thing.

GG Va   March 13th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

This election is about old generation V young Generation. All raciest statements in this election were made by people from the stone age . It will never happened that a young person will make those type of remarks at lest not in public. That is why the youngs have spoken that they need Obama to free them from the old school politics

Ann   March 13th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

Your comments are an outrage not what Ferraro said. She is entitled to her opinion. And you should notice the pattern: media and Obama are indeed using any comment that has anything to do with the race card to hurt Hillary. Open your eyes. That 90% vote for Obama by black voters .. this is based on race. It is too disproportional. Thats all she said! Not politically correct but true. Twisting her words is what media and Obama campaign did. Of course, he would do anything to hurt Hillary. This was the number 1 Principle of the Uniter's campaign. Divide and Conquer.

DD   March 13th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Good Grief !! She has not learned to keep her pie hole shut.

She can have all the opinions she wants , however she really needs to think first before speaking.

And of course do her research to back up her ridiculous claims.

ben   March 13th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Would Clinton be where she is at today if her last name weren't Clinton?

SB   March 13th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

What you said was stupid—that's what hurt Hillary.

ed west   March 13th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Ignorance at it's worst.

Mr. Bill   March 13th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Obama milking the situation for all it is worth? - I don't think so. He simply stated that most American's don't agree that being black is an advantage in this country.

marty from Indiana   March 13th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Sad. She just doesn't get it. Yada…yada….yada.

Okay, This Is Getting Old   March 13th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

We heard you yesterday…yesterday…yesterday…yesterday…..

I must be in a time warp.

Robert G   March 13th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

So petty, so thin-skinned, so un-intelligent - the American people were wise in not electing her ticket. Everyone should know by now that what one knows to be true can no longer be spoken in this country. She needs to keep her truth to herself and maybe in ten or twenty years the truth will again be tolerated.

john   March 13th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Incredibly stupid remarks from an old pro. Time to fade into retirement
out of the limelight.

piecrust   March 13th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Obama people are simply dumb!!!! Period. Sickening!!!!

Bill   March 13th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

How come Clinton is taken to task for Ferraro's comment when Obama is never asked to reject the comments of his 20-year minister, mentor and friend, Jeremiah Wright? I found Ferrao's comments actually pretty factual, but Obama's minister's comment contain anti-white venom.

zann   March 13th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

I disagree with Ms Ferraro's comments.However, I also disagree with people who think it is ok to deluge her with hate mail and death threats. We should all be adult enough to agree to disagree over our differences of opinion.

Joe B.   March 13th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Geraldine, are you trying at this late date to build a legacy? If so, you are a failure at it just like George Bush.

Angelika   March 13th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

HEre come the Hillary fans, defending her…

On another ntoe, how would all you people like it if someone said, " is only where s/he is today because they're ."

TOMMY BOY   March 13th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

she told the truth

Barbara-California   March 13th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

I think you protest……too much, Geraldine.

Janice in TX   March 13th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Man, with friends like this, who needs enemies? She's single-handedly done more to damage the Clinton campaign than Obama could have dreamed of. Gerry, I'm sure I speak for Hillary when I say, "Please… just stop!"

Steve   March 13th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Thank God this woman never got to be vice president. I understand the old and bitter thing but give it up. Admit when you're wrong and move to Florida and retire.

Chris In California   March 13th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Why is my comment always "awaiting moderation" and then removed before finalization? Is that because I am saying things CNN does not like it when Barack Obama receives criticism???

PD from CA   March 13th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

The more Ferraro speaks… the more I can't stand her. I'm tired of Hillary's Political Machine trying to divide this race into women against men, white against black. It's repulsive. It's offensive. If she ends up representing the Democratic Party in November, I will tear up my voter registration card and join a third party. I cannot in good conscience vote for her.

jeremy   March 13th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

of course it's obama's fault. him being black is the only reason she made those awful comments. what on earth is this lady talking about? i wish she would just go away.

Joey   March 13th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

WOW, it really sounds like she "left" the Clinton campaign. When they tell you you're done, you shut up. Powers isn't blaming her stupid comment on the Clinton campaign. Take some responsibility.

Neal   March 13th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Geradine Ferraro I applaud you for your courage and your convictions. I think what you said had absolute merit, and I'm African-American.

Amanda, Phoenix   March 13th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

There was nothing wrong with her comments. They were taken out of context. She merely spoke the truth. If you say anything about Obama then you are a racist. Interesting how the media only reports the first sentence of her comments not the entire discussion. The fact of the matter is that Obama has done nothing since coming to the Senate except write a book and campaign for President. He is not even able to do the job he was elected to do because in his words "he has been busy campaiging"!! I do not understand the Obama bandwagon but that is ok — because he will not be President since the Democrats have succeeded in dividing the party - and effectively giving the Presidency to John McCain.

michael   March 13th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

If I were Mr. Obama, I would stop fighting against Sen. Clinton, nearly ignore her, but concentrate on the contest with McCain.
michael

Linda   March 13th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Last comment, what does she honestly think should happen? People should say "okay! Ferraro know her stuff!"

Her comment is insulting to the American people because it implies that we are unintelligent enough pick a candidate based on the issues.

Angela   March 13th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

hmmmm anyone have tokens??????

Vivian   March 13th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Ah gees….let me get my violin out!!

Paul   March 13th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

As usual, so much hate speech from Obama supporters. And I'm certain none of you has done anything in your life worthwhile, yet you feel it's OK to attack a person who has spent their life championing the causes of the Democratic party. You have proven my point I've been saying all along; Obama's supporters are not Democrats. They are a 3rd party all together and if they want the White House, they should create their own party and leave us Democrats to ours.

Darren   March 13th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Unbelievable woman. She started it, and now she blamed others. In the tradition of the Clinton campaign.

Ryan   March 13th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

I support everything she said. IF you can't accept what she said is true then maybe it is those of you who are making nasty comments about her the ones that are ignorant. Open your eyes he isnt getting 80% of the African American vote because they like his views. Unfortunately our past presidents have all been White Men, so yes it is because he is black. Get over it. Don't lie to yourself. Time to move on

Anonymous   March 13th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

The same statements she make about Obama. She can make about Hillary Clinton. She said that the Black community think Barrack is so wonderful. There has never been a black candidate, since jackson, that made it this far in the election. If your implications is that Black people only vote for black, the answer is no. We voted for John Kerry, Bill Clinton, Al gore, and etc. We did not sustain form voting because someone was white, or a women. It is people like her that are confused because they want a women president, and they will say anything and do anything to get it. They did not expect for Obama to make this far.

Cindy from Oregon   March 13th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Listen to the truth in her words. You have decided to hear what you wish she had said.. Everything she said is the very thing that is going around in every one elses minds. She has spoken out for millions of people. who feel the same right to be honest.

John   March 13th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

You go girl! Don't take anything from that empty suit with the big ears. Scorch the earth. Take no prisoners!

john   March 13th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

2 wrongs don't make a right. I wish Obama supporters could be the bigger people and just let her be.

Gerry   March 13th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

A continuation of the Clinton rascist campaign.

Pathetic and I question why CNN are even posting it

Ian, CA   March 13th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

This is so dumb. Not once did the Obama camp claim what Ferraro said was racist. She and the media just totally turned it around that way. The Obama camp just said it was divisive and insulting.

Imagine if someone in the Obama campaign had said: "Hillary wouldn't be where she is right now if her last name wasn't Clinton."

To the Clinton supporters who are up in arms about this and saying that what Ferraro said is true, Obama's only where he is because he's black. think about this statement:

Hillary is only where she is because he last name is Clinton.

How is that any different?

CNN, please post this. People need to realize that if Obama is only where he is because he's a black man, that Hillary is only where she is because he last name is Clinton, and see how that feels to hear it put that way.

Andrew, florida   March 13th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

She's not even done yet… Please just shut up and go home.

sacto joe   March 13th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Geraldine, I know you'd like to pull something out of this that makes Obama look bad, and help your buddy Hillary, but you're the one that played the race card initially. He had every right to take you to task for it.

And CNN, it's time to let this go. You also are trying to make Obama look bad for simply defending himself against what was, in fact, a racist comment. Unintentional, to be sure, but racist nonetheless.

noir   March 13th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Off into the sunset with Geraldine, but take heart, little town of Clintonville: her work here is done.

brody   March 13th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

well.. it's her fault. this just sounds like a case of unwisely placed anger, it's only hurting hillary's campaign.

Gerry McGarvey   March 13th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

It would not be that big of a deal if Bill had not brought up race and Hillary's campaign had not tried every trick she could. Seems like a pattern of deception .

Madeliene Bolden; Atlanta, Georgia   March 13th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Let me just say that I am very disappointed in Ferraro. I thought she was a decent person, filled with a lot of pride in the country. I was so wrong! This lady just does not know when to quit. What is even worse, she doesn't even realize the gravity of what she is saying. Truly, truly pitiful!

James   March 13th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

CNN is biased.
I post several posts against the wrong opinion but never shown up.

Obama is racist!
shame on you! CNN.

Laura   March 13th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

This woman did not say anything wrong. She spoke the truth. And now Obama's camp and supporters are acting like exactly what they are, which is a group of bullying thugs. I wouldn't vote for this guy if he were the last man on earth. And all of his racist followers make me ill.

ek   March 13th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

CNN - why is this woman still in the news? If she wants to turn off the "spigot of hatemail" , my suggestion to her would be to realize what she said was offensive and apologize rather than continue to advocate her racist view. The reader who posted the comment about Lieberman was spot on .

Carlos   March 13th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

This is unbelievable…she wants to SPIN this as if her RACIST remarks are ok, and the Obama campaign is out to get Hillary. There you go… playing the victim again…

Where in the world where you when the Hillary campaign started the "kitchen sink" strategy ???? Come on !!! You've got to be kidding me…

Di   March 13th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Politics…I tell ya! It all stinks!

Carrie PA   March 13th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

If anyone is hurting Hillary, it's Hillary herself. She was basically handed the nomination but screwed it up. Hillary is a monster.

Col. Nathan Jessep   March 13th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Ageist, sexist, and racist comments?

Ah, dear, that's what you did. Your detractors, however foolishly, are responding in kind.

joe   March 13th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

I suggest you google "Obama's pastor". Fools. All of us.

Will   March 13th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

She just wants to have the final say in this so she can say to herself "I'm right, your wrong".

Swallow a little pride and be quiet, she's only doing more damage to her friend Hillary at this point.

Lenore Z.   March 13th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

She said the amazing thing is that it's not something she started?

This lady is delusional. Needs a reality check.

Frank   March 13th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

If the Obama camp did this to hurt Hillary, what about Hillary's camp constantly mention Obama's non-readiness to be Commander-In-Chief when just today, he got endorsements from several active and retired Flag Officers from the Navy, Army, and Air Force…What about the 3AM ad? What about the picture of Obama in Kenyan garb? What about her insistence on saying his middle name? I guess that wasn't intended to hurt Obama?

Desdemondo   March 13th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

This poor old lady was simply being a nuisance.

Leave politics to those people with a life and a future and go back to a nursing home in sunny Florida where you belong, where your old fuzzy way of thinking may gain a little more broadmindedness and clarity.

rachae   March 13th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

I don't understand her reasoning or lack there of. Obama doesn't control what is published by the media. They brought him the quote and asked him to comment. I wish she would shut up.

Dave C - N.J.   March 13th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

YES! It's all Obama's fault! LOL

anton   March 13th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

The more foul-mouthed the Obama fans become, the more people will get turned of to the Obama campaign and if he loses, look in the mirror and you have yourself to thank for Hillary winning.

K. Thomas   March 13th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Sigh, I'm always "awaiting moderation." Gerry, for pete's sake, stop NOW!

USMCVET   March 13th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

She made the race comments but somehow it's Obama fault?

Pfunk   March 13th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Hey Geraldine here's a thought, SHUT UP!!!! maybe you wouldn't be in the predicament you're in if you didn't keep digging a perpetual hole for yourself.

Mad gramma   March 13th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

OMG, just like Hillary. Blames someone else for what "she" says.

Heath, Bronx, NY   March 13th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

I hate to say it, but this might be Hillary in 15 years.

C. MacLean, Raleigh, NC   March 13th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

The person who has hurt Hilary is you, Gerry. You've managed to hurt her all by yourself, without any help from anyone else.

Jenna   March 13th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Hang in there Geraldine, we no your record and you have proven through your life works that you are always on the minority side whether it be a woman minority or race minority!

Hang in there!

Ilse   March 13th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

The Obama campaign and Obama supporters have to stop making everything everyone says a race issue. It's a deliberate attempt on their part to smear Senator Clinton. Well, it won't work. .Just take a look at what Obama's preacher preaches. Now there is divisiveness and hatred and racism.

Claudius   March 13th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Geraldine, please shut up. For all of our sakes.

K. Thomas   March 13th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Seriously, can this woman please STOP talking?!? This is getting beyond ridiculous….

Christian, Tampa FL   March 13th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Geraldine, stop trashing your reputation. This is ridiculous and it's not only hurting the Democratic party, but it's also hurting the nation.

Bob from Santa Fe   March 13th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

She didn't insult Obama. She insulted every one of his supporters (including me) by implying that we only support him because of the color of his skin. I deeply resent that.

Seleshi   March 13th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

I don't know why she keeps on taking about it. Just let her wash her mouth with soap & water & remember not to do it the third time.

K. Thomas   March 13th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Seriously, will this woman please stop talking?!? I mean come on….

Will   March 13th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Don't worry Edwards will be on the ticket somewhere. Thats the only way Hillary will get into office. And I don't believe that Obama will make it, to many rumors.

Pat Carpenter   March 13th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Ms. Ferraro, In my opinion you are a bitter old woman, who is long past doing any good for the Democratic party, or yourself for that matter. You made the remarks, and your only defense is to claim Obama some how is to blame. Sad, Sad, Sad.

Huyn   March 13th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Geraldine is not the villain here. She's an admirable woman. It's very regrettable the way it was played out but that's the political sphere. I hope she isn't too hurt from all the unwanted attention and hate mail. Please please please. Love one another.

patrick h aspell   March 13th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

the dems have become "victims" of their own political correctness. How ironic.

Jim Nammack; Kentucky   March 13th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Why does CNN keep posting anything about Ferraro? Because CNN likes to create news. CNN will continue to try to make this a big deal until their attention turns to something else they can ignite into news. As long as CNN or its affiliates keep interviewing Ferarro and asking her about her remarks, Ferarro is going to continue to respond to those questions about her remarks. What else do you expect Ferarro to do? And then CNN will use that as headline fodder. And on it goes.

Hogu   March 13th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

She vividly shows us that it is not easy to be getting old without losing integrity and common sense.

Anonymous   March 13th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

This is really getting a little out of hand. Does it even matter anymore, now that she's resigned? I think we should all just let it go.

To CNN: You're missing punctuation and lots of your sentences don't make sense. You really need to proofread your articles. I'd thought you'd be better than a seventh grader.

Rob   March 13th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

I was just about to leave a comment, but the first four posts said it all!

Amy in Iowa   March 13th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Here we go again. A surrogate starts the "victim" card for Hillary once again. As a female, I am so tired of Hillary Clinton trying to get the sympathy vote. I don't want to hire a President who I feel sorry for. Being a President is about judgement and leadership. Not pity.

Darren   March 13th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Unbeliever woman. She started it, and now she blamed others. In the tradition of the Clinton compaign.

OBAMA '08   March 13th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Who cares what she says or what she thinks. She is already history!

Ben Seifu   March 13th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Why is this woman still talking??? Just get away from the spotlight and keep your opinions to yourself. Nobody cares what you have to say. You're not running for anything so please stay out of this ridiculous, senseless debate.

Wally and the Beaver   March 13th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Anybody still think she and Fritz should've been elected in '84?

TheNumantine   March 13th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

What's up with these New Yorkers? Is it pharmaceuticals in their drinking water?

soundbite   March 13th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Team Hillary will do anything and everything to win, no matter how divisive, dirty or damaging.

Please, return decency to the Democratic Party and nominate Barack Obama!

yolanda alvarez   March 13th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

So why isn't CNN not discussing the racist remarks coming out of minister Wright's mouth? Are you afraid to touch it ??? I think so. yollii

OBAMA '08   March 13th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Who cares what she says or what she thinks - She is already history!

D Taliga   March 13th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

for sure she is lobbyist for hillary ,and another corrupted person to protect the old estabishmen of democrats with Clinton family.just ask why hillary just winn in old democratic states? contact and corruptions

janice,canada   March 13th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Unbelievable" Ferraro started all this to hurt Obama, yet she is crying foul. Unbelievable. I think this is set up between Hillary and Ferraro,
for the white vote in the April primary in Pens. Nothing else makes sense..

rob johnson (seattle, wa)   March 13th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

good lord.

when is she going to just shut up already.

Mark Price, Toronto   March 13th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Ferraro just told the truth! Why are these Obama's supporters so sensitive! Obama has attached Clinton for so long, why can't Ferraro to make a statement of facts? Shame on you who blamed Ferraro!

Ticket of Hope: Obama Al Gore   March 13th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

I have one simple comment for Ferraro: There is no room for racism in America - particularly in election time.

Nancy, Oklahoma   March 13th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Did Ferraro not make similar statements of Jesse Jackson in the 80's? Maybe Ferraro doesn't understand that what she said was highly insensitive? She is a relic of the past indeed. Also, if her statements were not prejudicial why has her good buddy Hil apologized for the remarks, albeit somewhat late.

truth be told   March 13th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

you do the pinching and you have the gall to say ouch?

Ced   March 13th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

I agree, that CNN needs to stop reporting this as an issue. This is an exciting election that will make history and the focus should be on how the country can come together without all the racial division.

Lisa Salt Lake City, Utah   March 13th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Nobody loves a fighter. Find love and be peaceful. Children who behave like Hillary and Gerry used to be removed from the activity, until they learn suitable social skills. Seems that they grew up in permissive environments that didn't teach them better manners.

Janel, St. Paul, MN   March 13th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

This lady is combative! When I watched her interview yesterday on Good Morning America, she seemed as patronizing and self-centered as the woman she is supporting.

mary   March 13th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Please lady, shot your mouth, there is anough damages from your part. or meaby you are not realize what you are doing.. DOCTOR PLEASE…….

Misty   March 13th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Booo hooooo hoooo!
Enough- she makes sexist and racist remarks and cries foul all to herself– Gives human beings a bad name.

Alice Rea   March 13th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

President Clinton was called the "black"president. His office is in Harlem. Does that sound predjudiced or racist. Hello…..
The African Americans have abandoned him for no reason other than they love the fact that an African American is on the ticket. It'sthat simple. Their is not way they hate the Clintons. They just love Obama more. That's okay

Evan   March 13th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

She is a bit thick, isn't she?

It's amazing to think that Clinton actually let this racist piece of work speak on her behalf at all.

Well - I guess it just goes to show what the Senator's judgment is like.

NYObama   March 13th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

No Lady, "You did it to hurt Hillary"…

IP   March 13th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

I guess she expected flowers to fall for her and Hillary after what she said. Pls stop publishing what she has to say.

siddique   March 13th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

After this incident, I will NOT volunteer even 1 minute for Hillary in November if she wins the primary. The only way I might change my mind is if Obama is on her ticket. I am a diehard Democrat who now holds Ferraro AND the Cintons in contempt.

Jessica Price, California   March 13th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Good girl! You are very brave to tell the truth! We are with you! We respect you!

CommonSense   March 13th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

She said she resigned from the Hillary campaign because she wanted this out of the news, yet she keeps doing more news shows to talk about it. Makes sense…if you're a liar.

Michael Portland Maine   March 13th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

"I was accused of being divisive. I think those tactics are divisive," Talk about the pot calling the kettle "black".

JD   March 13th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

When the Hillary Clinton campaign rejects you because your comments are too negative, you should realize you've gone way, way over the line, and keep your mouth shut.

Vernon Joseph   March 13th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

What was her motive for saying what she said in the first place? I guess it was to help Obama. Right!

Richard   March 13th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

She's a plant by the Clinton campaign to keep the issue of race in play for the PA primary.

Tommie   March 13th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

This is the most press she's probably had since 1984…

Win, Boston   March 13th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Geraldine, cry me a river!

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!

Greg   March 13th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

My guess is it is always someone else's fault with her.

bryce baker, Portland, OR   March 13th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

please go back to the hole you crawled out of immediately.

Enough Already   March 13th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Wake up America and get your head out of the clouds to the reality of who has experience to run this country !!!

marek   March 13th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Maybe Hillary will give Ferraro campaign contribution to charity, but I will bet she will not.

Goodheart   March 13th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Obama and his camp have a double standard. They can attack, but if they're attacked, they cry racism because he is black. If he steals the nomination from Hillary (through caucus victories where everyone does not vote and through no votes in FL and MI), you can bet in the general election the Republicans will take the gloves off and come all out against him, despite all the whining from his campaign.

Jake   March 13th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

This woman is loopy. But anybody who spends 10 minutes researching Clinton's past and supports her anyway would have to be.

Dancindukes   March 13th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Gerri: You put yourself out there & now you are complaining about emails that disagree with you? You are divisive when you make comments like those about Mr Obama. You would not even answer direct questions by Ann Curry on NBC Nightly News. You are typical of the Clinton mindset. The fault lies elsewhere. It was the American people that caused the uproar, not the Obama campaign.

Anonymous   March 13th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

This is the most stupid and dumb thing I have ever heard anyone say. She made the comment, first on a radio show and then repeated it in a speech and is now trying to blame the Obama camp. It is evident what kind of a Vice President she would have made.

Ron   March 13th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Wow, this is getting more and more offensive. Just deal with the fact that you said something stupid and leave forever, far away from the ears of the media. Your only making matters worse, and making yourself look more like who you say you aren't.

Ryan   March 13th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

I see nothing wrong with her comments. They were 100% true.

Bewda Shambu   March 13th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Who is this woman after all? In what capacity is she making these crazy comments? And why is CNN giving her their valued news space?

Erin   March 13th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Wow - she is a mess. I cannot believe that she is trying to blame the Obama campaign for her own self-destruction. She needs to shut up.

Jbecks   March 13th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

you didn't need to do this Gerry. You did this to hurt Barack. Tell me any other reason to say these things, even if you believe them.

mike   March 13th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

My mother and all her friends are loosing their minds…

John   March 13th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

I agree with Tim.

Churchill   March 13th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Does this lady know when the game is up?

David   March 13th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

CNN and every other major media outlet is still reporting on Her because it is exactly what was planned by the Penn/Wolfson/Ickes braintrust. Dont expect it to stop until Monday. She is sure to get a seat at one of the Sunday talk shows.

John   March 13th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

What a sad story.

Please go away. The only person you're helping is John McCain.

LA   March 13th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

She needs to stop talking. And CNN needs to stop listening.

CJ in CO   March 13th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Gerry - don't go away mad and bitter; just go away.

ZACH BARKER   March 13th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Typical……What an old battleax…she needs to just give it up already

Rob   March 13th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Geeze…can you say, "need attention?"

Jim in GA   March 13th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Who is Geraldine Ferraro and why should I care?

Golden Chica   March 13th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Ferraro is right. The media is making too much to do about nothing. The Obama camp is using the race card to keep the media from digging into his relationship with the pastor of his church among other things. The media should stop playing the race card and find out all there is to find out about Obama's mentor before it is too late and he gets the nomination.

Irishspacemonk   March 13th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Ok…the poor lady just doesn't get it does she…speaking of digging holes, she's now to the point where she's starting to backfill on herself.

becky   March 13th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

i don't know why they want her to say sorry,obama didn't say sorry about his minister remarks.

Insight   March 13th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

I believe that it's Ferraro's own remark that hurts Hillary. She needs to learn to admit her mistake and appologize. She should have realized that such remark would provoke this kind of reaction. No one likes an attack on his or her own identity.

Candace   March 13th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Ferraro is incredible. She can't take responsibility for anything. Also, this pattern of striking out at Obama and then crying victim afterwards seems to be the trend with Hillary and her supporters. Stop whining and take responsibility for your actions!

Reg20032   March 13th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

This woman is absolutely crazy. It's scary to think that she was once a VP candidate!

fletc3her   March 13th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

I think this is a case of Ferraro reaping what she sows. She uses race baiting to try to attack Obama and it comes back around to bite her. As a former Vice Presidential candidate she has to know that her remarks are going to be scrutinized. It is her right to say what's on her mind, but that does not erase our right to respond.

Larry Habrowski   March 13th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Does she actually believe that the revulsion to her comments are any way encouraged, coordinated or solicited by the Obama organization? Is she related to Eliot Spitzer? She has lost it. Maybe some one could explain to her that she is to blame and only she is to blame for the response to her remarks.

Anybody but Clinton   March 13th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

"I'm ready for my close-up Mr. DeMille". Go back to playing bridge with the wax-works.

John   March 13th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Is she serious? She makes the comments and it's Obamas fault that people reacted the way they did? I'm still waiting for somebody to call her out on the fact that she has said this exact same thing before.

M. S. Indiana   March 13th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Looks like a x file case…. the truth is out there woman, wake up

objectiveman   March 13th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

So… is the media keeping this going JUST to damage Clinton?

Jim   March 13th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

For God's sake, shut up already!

Kevin from Missouri   March 13th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

So now it is bad politics to attack someone's character? Is Hiliary not the one that started this whole mess of negative campaigning? Their campaign cries foul over the same tactics they are using. I used to support Hiliary and now I am completely annoyed with her.

Hillary go away   March 13th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

She is Hillar's sister.

bon   March 13th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

I admire Geraldine Ferraro for speaking her mind and for this alone we should not disparage her.

Shannon, Charlottesville, Virginia   March 13th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

the disaster that is the clinton campaign just won't bow to the inevitable and is taking the democratic party down with it in flames. nice job, hillary. if you can't even run a campaign better than this, how in the world can you run the country???

Dianne   March 13th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Geraldine Ferraro has only spoken the truth then and now. Isn't it amazing that when the Obama camp slings negative comments it is not percieved as negative campaigning? When the Cliniton camp points out the obvious facts about Obama, it is labeled all sorts of terrible things? It appears that Obama continues to have the easy road handed to him.

Steve   March 13th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

CNN keeps posting her comments,
BECAUSE it's entertaining. I thought people like this disappeared in the 70's

Teacher   March 13th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

So this is how it's going to be, we have to watch EVERY little thing we say, or else we'll be labeled as racist. Lovely. Everyone is so offended nowadays. Ask any black voter here in the south and they will tell you they're voting for Obama because he is black, so Ferraro was right.

Anonymous   March 13th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

There was no reason to say I am sorry to anyone. What has happened to America as we know it?
concerned

joseph   March 13th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

sorry - i believe, not refuse to believe.

anita   March 13th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Innuendo and conflict; that's all most of the newscasts can offer.

jonsey   March 13th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

dont see anything wrong with speaking the truth, sure sometimes the truth hurts but if you handle it then do something to change it so that it can not be stated again by anyone. otherwise EVERYONE, political figure or not, will have to resign, step aside, quit and apologize. geez

CRIS   March 13th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Even Diane from good morning america got tired of this old racist lady.

go back to wherever you came from Ferrero

Steve Marshall   March 13th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

She did this to herself but blames everyone except herself. What a bitter, pathetic old woman.

Joe   March 13th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Another example of the declining values in America starting with the leaders in this country, Kerry, Chris Matthews, corruption and everything that has gone along with it.

Eith   March 13th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Tim, I agree with you. We don't need to hear from this woman. It is part of the Clinton campaign. Stand away from me but continue the punches at him.

She was a failure in politics; and she still hasn't gotten over her loss as a VP candidate. Perhaps, in her own ways, she thinks if she can help Hillary over the top, it will give her a closure to her own failures as a VP candidate?

I also know, most of the blind Hillary supporters are opting to support Hillary because of their own age - that they don't think they have much time left in their lifetime to see a woman in the office. And this is a real factor for many aged women who are strong supporters of Hillary even when they know, Barack is the better candidate for the Democratic party.

steve   March 13th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

This old lady is seeking unnecessary attention after injecting a poisonous portion in the democratic race.
She should go and hide her pathetic head and stop this her media rounds.
She has done some damages already. That is a pathetic legacy you will leave behind.
For Gods sake go away quietly, and ask for Gods forgiveness since you can't offer any.

Patrick Anthony Drake   March 13th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Go Hillary!

Hillary for President in 2008.

God bless you and your family and keep you all safe and well.

Rheem   March 13th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Geraldine Ferrarro is a has-been refusing to relinquish the spot light…how sad. Get over yourself Ms. Ferrarro and stop trying to make the race to the White House about you.

scbrown   March 13th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

I agree with Tim.

It was very touching and heartwarming to see HIllary and Obama talking and seating next to each other on the Senate floor today.

It was absolutely wonderful.

I will always be a die-hard Hillary supporter.

Keith   March 13th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Does Ms. Ferraro think Hillary Clinton is only in the place she is because she is a woman? It seems, given her position on how Obama's race and her own gender have affected their political careers, she would extend that logic to Clinton as well. Does she think the only reason Clinton is doing well is because she is a woman (or perhaps the wife of a former high-profile politician)? If so, she's remained strangely silent. Or maybe Obama's race is the only thing that concerns her, and her comments about her gender were only made to keep from sounding too much like the racist she appears to be.

Jeff H.   March 13th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Wait and see…if Obama gets elected, these are the tactics he will use on the American people! Nothing can be said or written anymore without biased and convenient interpretation followed by the denouncement of the author to the point of ad nauseum. The USA is no longer a free country.

Grif   March 13th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Suggest some you people need to take more notice of the World, and the effect Obama is causing by attemting in destroying Democracy. IN The Only Recogfnised Superr Power who care about people and their kids… Not ????????????/

Well I'll leave that for you top find out.. Read some History for a Change…

World History!!!!!!!!!!!

John Adkisson, Sacramento, California   March 13th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

You hurt Hillary, Geraldine. If somehow she is nominated, she will get the lowest African American vote turnout in four decades.

austin4hillary   March 13th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

I hate Ferroro.Its is good she is gone. However Hillary needs to be the nomonie. We need someone who knows what to do.

Citizen   March 13th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Gerri and Hillary should stop their player hating. Don't Obama, hate the game.

bill pike   March 13th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

of course—if it walks like a clinton, talks like a clinton, acts like a clinton, it must be a clinton. she is using this to attack just like the clintons do in everything to win no matter what the costs. she is even more free now to attack without the clintons having to try to act as if they oppose what she has to say. any idiot sees this is a way to attack obama to get to the white and latino vote–shame. please clintons go back to arkansas if yoiu can.

Mary,Calgary,Canada   March 13th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Clinton/Spitzer 08

Marshal Phillips, Wichita, Kansas   March 13th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Actually if you really parse her words and her intentions she only spoke factually giving her honest opinion. Just because someone mentions the factor of race in and of itself does not make the remark "racist."
I suport both Hillary AND Obama and I don't care who wins the Dem nomination. The most important thing, in my opinion, is that we defeat Bush McCain!

Jim Loomis   March 13th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

What nonsense! Geraldine, here is the best advice anyone can give you: shut up!

LA   March 13th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Geraldine Ferraro has a right to express her views. In the age of political correctness, we are out of practice discussing the difficult issues of our time.

We are learning a lot about our country and about ourselves during this campaign. It appears that we still have a very high tolerance for sexism, what a shame.

JoeCA   March 13th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

This explains why she resigned from the campaign. I get a feeling she plans to make this last for another week or two at the least…something she couldn't have done if she was still part of Clinton's campaign.

Sharon of Illinois   March 13th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

I think its odd that someone like Farrakhan who was not working on Obama's campaign and whose endorsement was not solicited needed to be rejected to appease Hillary and she can't do the same for someone who did work on her campaign? I smell double standard.

Johnboy   March 13th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Negative comments are hurled at Hillary all the time and no one says anything.
The media is the worst- they are vile and viscious towards Hillary and almost worshipful to Obama.

newz4i   March 13th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

"I was accused of being divisive," she says. Yep, you're now being divisive. Take a nice drive. Enjoy yourself. Get out of this.

Erick   March 13th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

I am totally in agreement with her, a lot of the support that he's getting such as 80-90 percent of black voters has nothing to do with race? Please, unfortunately the truth hurts, I am proud that she has spoken up and for one I respect her the more for it. I will not vote for Obama because he's fake. I have decided to cross party lines for the first time in my life and vote for McCain if Clinton doesn't win. I feel sorry for the Obama fanatics, its a bit scary to be so obsessed.

In the Tank for Hillary!   March 13th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

The truth hurts.

Obama would not even be in the position he is in if it wasn't for the black vote, the novelty factor and that people will vote for anyone to avoid a woman from becoming president.

When you speak the truth people can't accept how shallow they are and attact the person calling them racist. The fact is these are the people that are really racist and sexist.

Ray   March 13th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Ferraro:

None of us will ever know for sure what you meant. But we know what you said. It didn't sound good. It's your fault for saying it, and you can't dodge the blame. Please stop the attempts at spin and recovery.

Between Ferraro, Pelosi and Spitzer, we are way too distracted by noise. Does anyone remember there are some issues to talk about?

Nadia, Houston   March 13th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

What on Earth? She blames Obama? The words came out of HER mouth!

Trollmaster   March 13th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Who cares what this nobody thinks? She should go hang out with Mondale, Dukakis, Kerry and the other stand for nothing losers that didn't have a clue how to run for president. Who would want their help anyway?

This woman is like your mother in law who overstays her 3 day visit to your house by 1 month.

FrankSmith   March 13th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Why even try to blog when these idiots simply do not respect "freedom of speech" that verges on the truth?

Geraldine is Fierce-In a Good Way!   March 13th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Thank you Geraldine for echoing what is on people's minds anyway. Isn't truth what it is all about?

karen   March 13th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Geraldine who???

GoHill   March 13th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

I agree
It is all to sabotage Hillary.
No matter what it is that is said and done.
The media says no big deal if it is Obama or Michelle.
The media cries foul if it is Hillary or Bill.
This whole campaign it has been thus.
Can not say anything negative about anyone but Hillary- she is fair game and has been called every disgusting name in the book, and has been accused of all kinds of things- just to be hateful of her.

Becky in In.   March 13th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

She said something about their superstar. They swoon, they faint but they never wonder about his qualifications. He is a handsome well spoken young man, but i'm sorry anyone with half a brain knows he doesn't have the experience.

Catminder   March 13th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Well, Well! Someone has forgotten that Politics is a contact sport. The departure will not help. Just as the comment did not help. Hillary is going to lose.

Maria   March 13th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

So…

Obama forced her to isinuate that he was nothing more than an affirmative action candidate, for over a week on several different occasions, just to make Hillary look bad?

Right…

I saw the clip and it was straight to point!   March 13th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Such ignorance, a small bit was taken out of context in a speech. 91 percent of African Americans are voting for OBAMA. Case in point! That is a racist remark. The only thing racist about it is the one race is voting for their race overwhelmingly.

For the Idiots in the above posts, this lady was very much active in civil rights. How dare you! Ignorance is great in this posting area

TAR HEEL   March 13th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

she can't shut up can she?

Kathy   March 13th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

I support her and she speaks the truth, people.

Val, Pennsylvania   March 13th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Let me restate that previous comment……I'd like a woman for our president if she were good, honest, level-headed and didn't manipulate people like they're stupid…..i just don't want one anything remotely like Hillary Clinton.

By the way, another clinton CNN article quotes Hillary as using the word "transparent" in relationship to how our leaders should be…

A: she stole that line from Obama who's been saying it all along.
B. She couldn't possibly be more opaque.

The Jac   March 13th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

"And the amazing thing is its not something I started, its something they did in reaction to this." Ummm….. I'm not even sure how that logic works.

In her fall from grace, Hillary and her crazies are not only ruining her chances, but the entire Democratic party's ability to stand up to John McCain. Get her out of here!

I used to be a Democrat   March 13th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Ferraro is 100% correct about Obama and his people. Do not back down Geraldine! YOU ought to be Hillary's running mate.

LC   March 13th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

The part that is Obama's fault is that Ferraro made those comments a week before Obama reacted to them. He waited until the day of the Mississippi primary to react, a state that has been called racially polarized. I do find his timing suspicious.

And it is also true that the Hillary Haters on this post immediately called Hillary a racist when she hadn't made the comments.

All the sexist comments that have been made here in response have been no more appropriate than Ferraro's original comments.

And I'm still waiting for Obama's surrogate, General McPeak to apologize for his sexist remarks about Hillary.

Anonymous in Texas   March 13th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

This woman has done nothing but remind me of why it was good that she did not become the vice president of the United States of America.

Thomas   March 13th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Man, she has become delusional and bitter in her old age. She even looks crazy now.

Murry   March 13th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Ridiculous. Ferraro is attacked because she made an insulting remark, irregardless of whether she is attached to Clinton. We are attacking Clinton on a separate charge — she fails to reign her surrogates in and she fails to run a clean campaign.

Ross   March 13th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

That's right, Ferraro yaps off … and it's Obama's fault.

Why is this still news? I think most people understand by now Ferraro is a little, well, funny in the head.

DP   March 13th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

May be nobody gave you this advice before:
Learn the difference between the sound coming out of your mouth and the one from your back hole…..

Cecilia,Calgary,Canada   March 13th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Just stop digging woman!We have heard you!

Jeff   March 13th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

She just doesn't get it, meaning she never will. This is not Obama reacting to her racist comments, but a whole nation that no longer will tolerate this kind of ugly invective.

I agree - CNN - don't post anything more from her. It just stirs the pot. She'll learn more by being ignored - than by being reacted to.

Patrick Smith   March 13th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Please Ferraro, just shut up. And CNN, please stop giving her any more attention than she deserves. The story is over now and we do not need to hear any more from this old woman.

barthexderosa   March 13th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Ms. Ferraro, the more you keep talking, the more YOU are hurting Hillary's campaign. Also, you need to distinguish between Obama's campaign and Obama's supporters…any of this 'hate mail' you may be receiving is coming from average Americans who support Obama and are extremely hurt and angered by your inflammatory and racist comments. Obama's CAMPAIGN has responded to your tirade in a very civil and restrained manner.

Kathryn   March 13th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Absolutely unbelievable is right. Covert racism, institutionalized racism—whatever you want to call it, it makes you wonder if she really is that out of touch. If Clinton wins with this kind of distortion, it will only speak to Senator Clinton's character. Somewhere, sometime people have to have some decency, some character. If this is how the political "game" is played, I want no part of it.

Tony   March 13th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Makes you wonder how those politicians from the past ever got elected for anything.

Gary in CT   March 13th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Stepping down from the Clinton campaign sure hasn't stopped her from degrading Obama every day in the media, has it? NO ONE can convince me this was planned by the Clinton campaign from the beginning.

CNN, Geraldine Ferraro is not in this race. Quit giving her so much media time!!!!